The public hearing provides small business professionals an opportunity to discuss regulatory enforcement and burdens.
8/7/2019 15:00
ACA International encourages industry professionals and members in the Washington, D.C. area to attend an upcoming National Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Hearing hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Ombudsman Stefanie Wehagen.
The hearing, 1 to 4 p.m. Eastern Aug. 19, is open to small-business owners, representatives of local economic development organizations, trade groups and community leaders.
This event will give the small business community a chance to voice their concerns about unfair regulatory enforcement, excessive fines, retaliation, and other regulatory burdens imposed on small businesses by federal agencies, according to a hearing announcement from the SBA. In addition, small businesses will have an opportunity to learn more about the range of resources available from the SBA and the Office of the National Ombudsman.
Comments and concerns raised at the regulatory fairness hearing will be directed to the appropriate federal agency for a fairness review to reduce undue regulatory burdens, while helping small businesses succeed.
The hearing will be held at:
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Concourse level, Eisenhower Halls A/B
Washington, D.C., 20024
To attend the hearing please RSVP by Aug. 12, 2019 to [email protected].