The Small Business Administration is hosting a Veterans Small Business Forum at Carroll Community College on Wednesday, Jan. 9.

Small business experts from federal, state, and local organizations will participate in a forum to help military service men and women start and grow their own businesses. The forum is geared towards U.S. military veterans, their spouses, and active duty, guard, and reservists who own, or are interested in starting, small businesses.

The forum will feature panels of interest to existing, or prospective small business owners.

• Find out about some of the many small business resources available to veterans
• Meet face to face with representatives who can help you get started, or help you take it to the next level
• Get connected and grow your business

The event will take place at Carroll Community College in room M157/159 on Jan. 9 from 9:30 a.m. until noon.

Registration and welcome will begin at 9:30 a.m., Vets' Government Resources will begin at 10 a.m., All About Money (Financing) will begin at 10:40 a.m. and an Information Trade Fair will begin at 11:10 a.m.

The event is free but space is limited so advanced registration is recommended. Register at http://tinyurl.com/SBA-MD-Events

For more information, contact Mark Williams at 410-962-6195 ext. 303 or email mark.williams@sba.gov.