Central Florida Small business owners will have an opportunity to discuss issues regarding Federal regulatory compliance and enforcement during this Forum.
Have you or a small business owner you know been unfairly fined or penalized by a Federal government agency, or is a Federal agency enforcement action imminent?
WHO: SBA National Ombudsman Esther H. Vassar will meet with members of the area small business community to hear issues and comments about federal regulatory enforcement and compliance actions. Small business owners, representatives of trade associations and community and business leaders are invited to participate, comment about compliance actions and enforcement of regulations by federal agencies and learn more about the impact of federal regulations on small businesses.
Orlando based SBA Regional Small Business Regulatory Fairness Board members Emilio Perez and William J. Patton are your local resources regarding regulatory fairness issues. Mr. Perez will have the honor of introducing the National Ombudsman at the forum.
WHAT: To create a more cooperative regulatory environment among federal agencies and small businesses, Congress has directed the SBA and the National Ombudsman to hold Regulatory Fairness forums for small businesses. The National Ombudsman will direct any specific issues addressed at this forum to the appropriate Federal agency for a higher-level review of fairness of the enforcement action.
WHERE: La Prensa Newspaper's Community Room
685 South Ronald Regan Blvd.
Longwood, Florida 32750
WHEN: Wednesday, September 7, 2011
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Members of the small business community, trade organizations and media are encouraged to attend.
RSVPs should be made to the SBA North Florida District Office at (904) 443-1933 or by email to nayana.sen@sba.gov before the forum. Small business owners or representatives unable to attend can contact the National Ombudsman for further assistance.
For additional information, visit the Office of the National Ombudsman's website at
www.sba.gov/ombudsman.