SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions Host

News Advisory



PRESS OFFICE/LOS ANGELES



Advisory Date: April 11, 2011

Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987


Advisory Number: MA11-07

Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news




SBA and Agility Recovery Solutions Host
Webinar on Post-Disaster Leadership Strategies

WASHINGTON – In the chaos following a disaster, impaired judgment can lead to poor decisions. Those lapses of confidence can impact the ability of business owners to successfully manage the recovery process.
How does a business owner take positive steps to ensure that his or her business remains resilient through a disaster situation that could destroy the company? Join Agility Recovery Solutions and the U.S. Small Business Administration on Tuesday, April 19, for a discussion on developing the capacity to become a more resilient leader during a free, online webinar led by former FEMA Administrator David Paulison.

During the hour-long webinar, Paulison , a nationally recognized leader in emergency and disaster preparedness, response and recovery, will talk about obstacles to clear-headed leadership, and will share tips based on his own experience on avoiding errors that lead to failure in the midst of trying to rebuild after a disaster.

SBA has partnered with Agility Recovery Solutions to offer business continuity strategies for entrepreneurs via their “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access previous webinars and for more preparedness tips.

Since 1953, the SBA has provided more than $48 billion in disaster recovery assistance to 1.9 million homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes in the form of low-interest loans. For more information about the disaster loan program, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.



WHO: SBA, Agility Recovery Solutions
WHAT: “Leading with Resiliency During a Disaster” will be presented by former FEMA Administrator David Paulison, followed by a question and answer session.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 19, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT
HOW: To register visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/244031664