ASBN invites you to June 4-5, DOE Small Business Expo

Small business owners, staff and allies, take note!

The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Forum & Expo, which will take place on June 4-5 in Minneapolis. The two-day conference will connect small businesses with the Department’s national laboratories, program offices, and prime contractors to help advance the DOE's mission.

Breakout sessions led by industry leaders and experts in the field, informative keynotes from top administration officials, a clean energy tech startup competition with cash prizes up to $100,000, matchmaking sessions, and an exhibit hall with over 100 exhibitors and supporters are highlights of this event.

View the flyer to learn more or register on the DOE site. If you have questions, contact Anita Anderson at DOE.

ICYMI, join ASBN live this WEDNESDAY at 1 pm ET as we dive into Faithful Finance: Advancing Community Impact Through Faith-Based Investing in CDFIs.

Derek Peebles, Senior Director of Inclusive Economy at ASBN, will moderate the event, which will feature guest speakers, Pam Porter, managing partner of Stepping Stone Partners, and Elizabeth Rogers, CEO of Tern Strategies. The speakers will share the latest on faith-based investing and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

Learn how to invest while caring for people and the planet.

Save the date and register for these other upcoming events

May 29 | 1 pm ET, ASBN & The Belonging Collaborative Webinar: Transformative Strategies for Moving Capital to Communities of Color

Hosted by ASBN and presented by the Belonging Collaborative, this webinar will dive into how to preserve equity across the investment industry. The session aims to increase understanding of the challenges and opportunities in maintaining and enhancing racial equity in investing. Find out more and register.

June 12 | 12 pm ET, ASBN Live: Integrating Social Impact – A Blueprint for Small & Medium-Sized Businesses

Join ASBN as we explore the transformative power of integrating social impact initiatives into your business model. Today’s consumers are increasingly drawn to businesses that prioritize social responsibility, community engagement, reducing environmental footprints, and ethical values, all of which help enhance brand reputation and customer loyalty. Learn actionable steps for seamlessly integrating social impact into your business operations. Find out more and register.

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