Broun to Host Grants & Small Business Expo in Walton County

(Athens, GA)  U.S. Representative Paul Broun, M.D. (GA-10) will host a Grants and Small Business Expo at the Walton County Courthouse (lower level) from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21^st.  This event will provide individuals who are seeking grant funding and business loans the opportunity to talk with government representatives about the application process and their programs. 

“My hope is that the benefits of this expo reach as many individuals and organizations as possible,” said Broun.  “Whether you own a small business or are a representative for a nonprofit or municipality, you will have the chance to speak with state and federal representatives and gain valuable information on grant and loan procurement.”

Grants.gov will provide a webinar presentation.  In addition, the following agencies will be in attendance to answer questions:

• Appalachian Regional Commission
• U.S. Department of Education
• Georgia Department of Community Affairs
• Office of Small Business Development Centers
• U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• U.S. Small Business Administration

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Georgia Department of Community Affairs Housing Finance Division
• Georgia Student Finance Commission
• Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center
• The Foundation Center

The Grants and Small Business Expo will be held at the Walton County Courthouse on the lower level, located at 303 S. Hammond Drive in Monroe. This event is free and open to the public; registration is not required. For more information, constituents may contact Congressman Broun’s Grants Coordinator Beth Blalock at Beth.Blalock@mail.house.gov . 

WHAT: 2013 Grants and Small Business Expo

WHO: 10^th District Residents Seeking Funding for Applicable Projects

WHEN: Tuesday, May 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Walton County Courthouse (lower level)

303 S. Hammond Dr.

Monroe, GA 30655