Eugene Cornelius will be the keynote speaker at the GSDBA June 12 Business Luncheon and Annual Board of Directors Induction ceremony. This event is sponsored by the W Hotel.
Cornelius is responsible for management and oversight of over 90 offices covering all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and U.S. Territories. As the second most senior LGBT identified official in the Small Business Administration, Cornelius is working diligently with LGBT chambers throughout the country to get a first-hand perspective of how the federal government can level the playing field for LGBT businesses and entrepreneurs. At the GSDBA luncheon Mr. Cornelius will discuss his vision for the growth and success of the LGBT business community and his work to include “LGBT” as a recognized category in the SBA’s 8(a) Business Development Program which awards $100 billion in contracts annually.
The GSDBA is proud to announce the induction of new and returning Board Directors Markus Achord, Steven Kaftal, Dr. Jeri Muse and Kevin Wunderly June 12.
Event Details:
GSDBA Special Event – Expanding Your Business Opportunities
GSDBA is proud to kick off its “Start Up to Success” program with a special luncheon featuring Eugene Cornelius, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Field Operations at the U.S. Small Business Administration. As the most senior LGBT identified official in the Small Business Administration, Mr. Cornelius is dedicated to entrepreneurial success in the LGBT community through his efforts to help small businesses compete in the marketplace and the promotion of LGBT inclusion in the SBA’s Business Development Program. This program provides small businesses, like yours, with access to $100 Billion of Federal government contracts.
At the W Hotel, 421 West B Street, San Diego, CA 92101
June 12, 2014
11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost = $60
http://www.gsdba.org/events/eugene-cornelius
Phone number: 619-296-4543
Buy tickets here.
