E9-29590. SBA North Florida District Advisory Council

AGENCY:

U.S. Small Business Administration.

ACTION:

Notice of open Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

SUMMARY:

The SBA is issuing this notice to announce the location, date, time, and agenda for the next meeting of the SBA North Florida District Advisory Council. The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES:

The meeting will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held at the Disney Entrepreneur Center, 315 East Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Pursuant to section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix 2), SBA announces the meeting of the SBA North Florida District Advisory Council. The SBA North Florida District Advisory Council is tasked with providing advice and opinions to SBA regarding the effectiveness of and need for SBA programs, particularly within North Florida and for listening to what is currently happening in the Florida small business community.

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss with the council the current status of small business across North Florida and to discuss the agency status, especially in regards to ARRA updates. The agenda includes: An overview of the status of the SBA as an agency from Wilfredo J. Gonzalez, SBA District Director, as well as a luncheon/meeting to hear from the members of the council and to hear from the SBA staff on SBA updates for the District.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

The meeting is open to the public, however, advance notice of attendance is requested. Anyone wishing to attend and/or make a presentation to the SBA North Florida District Advisory Council must contact Lola Kress by January 11, 2010, by fax or e-mail in order to be placed on the agenda. Lola Kress, Business Development Specialist, SBA North Florida District Office, [e-mail], [phone], fax [phone].

Additionally, if you need accommodations because of a disability or require additional information, please contact Lola Kress, Business Development Specialist, SBA North Florida District Office, [e-mail], [phone].

Dated: December, 8, 2009.

Susan Walthall,

SBA Committee Management Officer.