State Rep. Doreen Carter to host inaugural East Metro Small Business Resource Forum in Conyers

CONYERS, GA– State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) is inviting small businesses to the inaugural East Metro Small Business Resource Forum, which will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m., at the J.P. Carr Community Center in Conyers.

The event will provide small business owners with access to resources and briefings on the business climate in the East Metro Atlanta area. Representatives from the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the U.S. Small Business Administration, local government leaders and banking partners will be in attendance to speak to small business owners in House District 92.

Guest speakers will include: 

Terri Dennison, District Director U.S.. SBA , 

Kevin Henderson, VP/ Business Development Officer, Bryon Blackmon, Truist Bank

Serra Hall, Executive Director Newton County IDA

Andrew A. Baker, Director of planning and Sustainability for DeKalb County

Eric Hubbard, Small Business-Congressman HanK Johnson’s Office 

To confirm attendance or for more information, contact doreen.carter@house.ga.gov or 404-656-0220.

WHO:             State Rep. Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia)

WHAT:          Small Business Forum

WHEN:          Saturday, Oct. 8, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

WHERE:       J.P. Carr Community Center, 981 Taylor St., Conyers