SNELLVILLE – Modeled after the city's highly successful regional Civic Dinners, Snellville has announced plans to host a series of Business Dinners which will serve as a forum for discussion of a variety business-related topics.
"City Councilman Dave Emanuel has had great success with the Civic Dinners he has hosted, so his suggestion to use a similar format to discuss topics of interest to local business owners, fit perfectly with our efforts to develop innovative ways to help Snellville business owners," said Eric Van Otteren, director of Economic Development.
Snellville's first Business Dinner is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. April 10 at GarageWorx, 2385 Clower St. Bruce LeVell of the Office of Advocacy for the U.S. Small Business Administration will be attending and will be listening to suggestions and insights regarding the challenges facing today's small businesses. This is your opportunity to voice concerns and provide feedback that will assist the Office of Advocacy in voicing the region's small business concerns before the White House, federal agencies and Congress.
LeVell, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, brings more than 25 years of experience as a successful small business founder and owner to the job of regional advocate. He has operated and developed a retail and real estate company, both of which received SBA loans. For seven years, he served as the chairman of operations at the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, the regional mass transit system that moves 450,000 passengers daily. LeVell is based in SBA's Region 4 Office in Atlanta.
The dinner is on a first come first served basis. Space is limited. If you'd like to take part, contact Van Otteren at 770-985-3502.