U.S. Small Business Administrations, Office of the National Ombudsman Overview

“SBA Office of the National Ombudsman: A small business ally for regulatory issues.” Created in 1996, the Office of the National Ombudsman works with each federal agency that has regulatory authority over small businesses to ensure regulatory issues are handled and enforced fairly. They are a voice for small businesses, that have concerns about the implementation of federal regulations and can help you navigate the complex world of compliance. The Office of the National Ombudsman is a free and valuable resource, so this is a webinar you won’t want to miss. Guest Speaker: John Kelly, External Relations Manager, Office of the National Ombudsman, U.S. Small Business Administration

Presented By:  John Kelly, External Relations Manager, U.S. Small Business Administration

John Kelly has been with Small Business Administration now for thirteen years. First at the SBA’s Washington, DC Metropolitan Area District Office where he served as a Business Opportunity Specialist for the 8(a) Program where he supported small business owners with their business development needs. Then moving into his current role at SBA’s Headquarters, Office of the National Ombudsman, where he assist small business owners that feel they are being negatively affected by federal regulations, excessive audits, and unfair penalties and fines. Prior to that John spent 15 years as a Business Development and Finance Director for the Corporate Office of a national franchisor where he aided small business owners in the capitalization of their start up or expansion of their small businesses