FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, July 22, 2010     
 
Contact: Marie Gordon, (770) 661-0999                          
marie_gordon@isakson.senate.gov                                 
Sheridan Watson, (202) 224-7777
sheridan_watson@isakson.senate.gov 
                                                     
 
Isakson to Host Small Business Summit in Macon
 Event Will Feature Representatives from State, Federal Agencies
                                                         
ATLANTA - U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga. today announced that he will host a free statewide Small Business Summit on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.  The workshop will be held at Macon State College, Conference Center, 100 College Station Drive, Macon, GA, from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. 
 
The forum is an opportunity for small business people to hear from professionals on best practices, federal and state tax responsibilities, information on contracting with the federal government, using social media to enhance your business, and growing a business through exports.  The summit will also feature a panel discussion on credit available to business owners in the current economic climate.  Presenting organizations will include the Small Business Development Network as well as over 40 state and federal agencies that work specifically with small businesses.  
                                      
"I am honored to be able to offer this excellent opportunity to small business people from across Georgia," said Isakson.  "As someone who ran a small business for more than 30 years, including in difficult economic times, I know how helpful it can be to get good advice from professionals. Whetheryou are considering opening a small business or have run your own company for many years, this summit has something to offer you, particularly in the current economic climate.  I encourage anyone interested in meeting with professionals in the field to participate."
 
All persons who are interested in attending must make a reservation online at rsvp@isakson.senate.gov  or by contacting Isakson's office at (770) 661-0999.  All persons who wish to attend must do so by the registration deadline on August 9, 2010.