Meng to Hold Small Business Summit on July 15

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng, D-Flushing, will hold a summit for small business owners in Queens on July 15.

The congresswoman, who is also holding a forum for borough veterans that same day in Maspeth, will lead an event during which small business owners and entrepreneurs can pick up tips and discover resources for growing their businesses.

The event will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Flushing Library, located at 41-17 Main St.

“Small businesses are the economic engine of the Queens economy,” said Meng, who is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Small Business Committee. “I urge all small business owners in Queens to attend [the summit], particularly those impacted by Hurricane Sandy, so they can learn valuable information to help their businesses and become familiar with the critical resources available to them.”

Attendees will be able to obtain information on financing, marketing, loans and grants, business plan development, tax exemptions, complying with regulatory matters and doing business with the federal and New York City governments.

A panel discussion at the event will include representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. General Services Administration, the city’s Departments of Sanitation and Health, Queens Chamber of Commerce, New York City Small Business Development Center, New York City Minority Business Development Agency Center and Renaissance Economic Development Corporation.

Small business owners will be able to ask questions during the event, which will be moderated by Joyce Moy, executive director of the Asian American/Asian Research Institute.

The event is free, but those planning to attend should RSVP by calling 718-445-7860 or emailing mengRSVP@mail.house.gov.