04/19/2026
๐บ๐ธ When the federal government sends one of their best โ you listen!
We are excited to welcome Heather Port from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to the Next Generation Business Summit 2026!
Heather is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in business development and federal resources LinkedIn, currently serving with the SBA North Carolina District Office โ the nation's go-to resource for small business funding, counseling, contracting, and growth.
The SBA continues to help small business owners and entrepreneurs pursue the American dream by providing counseling, capital, and contracting expertise so businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover.
If you've ever wanted to know how to access government funding, SBA loans, federal contracts, or small business certifications โ Heather is the person you need in the room. ๐ผ
Registration is open: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRQdQsc65Gl1eEmDv3M-hRTZpGp8uYh7ofnIsY9i7DdJ7iYA/viewform
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April 21st | 2:00โ4:00PM
๐ Fayetteville State University
692 W.T. Brown Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28301