Strengthening Small Businesses in Manufacturing, Processing & Beyond

Strengthening Small Businesses in Manufacturing, Processing & Beyond
Thursday, October 2nd, 2025 9:00am-11:30am CT
Angelina College - Community Services Building (3500 South First Street, Lufkin, TX 75901)

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Houston District Office and the Angelina College Small 
Business Development Center (SBDC) invite you to an Information Session designed to connect small 
business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders with the tools and resources needed to 
start, grow, and succeed. This session will highlight opportunities in the Made in America 
Manufacturing Initiative as well as other key programs that support a wide range of industries—from 
manufacturing and food processing to services and emerging sectors.

Topics will include:
·  Made in America Manufacturing Initiative
·  SBA loan programs and capital access opportunities
·  Federal certification programs to expand into government contracting
·  Small Business Development Center (SBDC) advisory services
·  Network with SBA leaders, lenders, and local economic development representatives

Speakers:
•  SBA Regional Administrator Justin Crossie 
•  SBA Houston- District Director Mark Winchester, Deputy District Director Winston Labbé, Lead 
Economic Development Specialist Valerie Maher, Lead Lender Relations Specialist Bobby Bilberry, 
Business Opportunity Specialist Jesus Gomez
•  Angelina College SBDC- Director Dianne Amerine
Proposed Agenda:
•  9:00am-9:15am: Arrival and Networking
•  9:15am-9:30am: SBDC Welcome and Overview of Services
•  9:30am-9:50am: Made in America Manufacturing Presentation
•  9:50am-10:00am: Q&A
•  10:00am-10:20am: SBA Loan Programs & Updates
•  10:20am-10:30am: Q&A
•  10:30am-10:50am: Federal Certification Overview
•  10:50am-11:00am: Q&A
•  11:00am-11:30am: Networking
Audience (capacity 50):
•  Local Businesses
•  Local Stakeholders
•  Local Lenders