The Small Business Commission's 2020 meeting schedule was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. To preserve a historical record of the SBC's activities, both the meeting schedule and approved minutes are provided below. Scroll to the bottom of the page for links to approved minutes.
2020 Meeting Schedule:
Monday, January 27
Monday, February 24
Monday, March 23 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Conference Call 3/23 7pm: Coronavirus Emergency
Agenda: emergency resources for small businesses, disseminating that information to the business community. Per state law, only the coronavirus emergency will be discussed.
The public is encouraged to participate: email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621 for conference call instructions or if you need any assistance.
Click here for unapproved minutes, posted on 3/24/20.
Monday, April 27 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Online Meeting 4/27 7pm: Coronavirus Emergency
Agenda: update of emergency resources for small businesses and disseminating that information to the business community. Per state law, only the coronavirus emergency will be discussed.
The public is encouraged to participate. Click this link to register. Various participation options including a call-in only number will be provided in a confirmation email. For accommodations, technical issues, or questions contact christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes, posted 4/28/20.
Monday, May 18 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Conference Call 5/18 at 7pm: Coronavirus Emergency
Agenda: update of emergency resources for small businesses and disseminating that information to the business community. Per state law, only the coronavirus emergency will be discussed.
The public is encouraged to participate. Call 1877-336-1829 (TTY 711). For accommodations or assistance, please email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes and meeting materials, posted 5/19/20. Recorded audio is also available.
Monday, June 22 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Electronic Meeting 6/22 at 7pm: The SBC will host a full version of their meeting electronically. The agenda will include an update of the emergency and impacts to the small business community as well as a discussion about recovery with a focus on the small, women-owned and minority-owned business community and other related topics.
The public is encouraged to participate. To participate via conference call, dial 1-866-434-5269 (TTY 711). Alternatively, to participate via online meeting, click here to register. For accommodations or assistance, please email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes, posted 6/23/20. Recorded audio is also available.
Monday, July 27 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Electronic Meeting 7/27 at 7pm: The SBC will host a full version of their meeting electronically. The agenda will include an update of the emergency and impacts to the small business community as well as a discussion about recovery with a focus on the small, women-owned and minority-owned business community and other related topics.
The public is encouraged to participate. To participate via online meeting, click here to register (confirmation email will contain participation info). Alternatively, to participate via phone, dial 1-877-402-9757 (TTY 711). For accommodations or assistance, please email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes and meeting materials, posted 7/28/20. Recorded audio is also available.
Monday, August 24 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Electronic Meeting 8/24 at 7pm: The SBC will host a full version of their meeting electronically. The agenda will include an update of the emergency and impacts to the small business community as well as a discussion about recovery with a focus on the small, women-owned and minority-owned business community and other related topics.
The public is encouraged to participate. To participate via online meeting, click here to register (confirmation email will contain participation info). Alternatively, to participate via phone, dial 1-877-336-1829 (TTY 711). For accommodations or assistance, please email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes, posted 8/25/20. Recorded audio is also available.
Monday, September 28 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Electronic Meeting 9/28 at 7pm: The SBC will host a full version of their meeting electronically. The agenda will include an update of the emergency and impacts to the small business community as well as a discussion about recovery with a focus on the small, women-owned and minority-owned business community and other related topics.
The public is encouraged to participate. To participate via online meeting, click here to register (confirmation email will contain participation info). Alternatively, to participate via phone, dial 1-877-336-1829 (TTY 711). For accommodations or assistance, please email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes, posted 9/29/20. Recorded audio is not available due to a technical issue.
Monday, October 26 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Electronic Meeting 10/26 at 7pm: The SBC will host a full version of their meeting electronically. The agenda will include an update of the emergency and impacts to the small business community as well as a discussion about recovery with a focus on the small, women-owned and minority-owned business community and other related topics.
The public is encouraged to participate. To participate via online meeting, click here to register (confirmation email will contain participation info). Alternatively, to participate via phone, dial 1-888-270-9936 (TTY 711). For accommodations or assistance, please email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes, posted 10/29/20. Recorded audio is also available.
Monday, December 7 - CHANGED TO AN ELECTRONIC MEETING
Electronic Meeting 12/7 at 7pm: The SBC will host a full version of their meeting electronically. The agenda will include an update of the emergency and impacts to the small business community as well as a discussion about recovery with a focus on the small, women-owned and minority-owned business community and other related topics.
The public is encouraged to participate. To participate via online meeting, click here to register (confirmation email will contain participation info). Alternatively, to participate via phone, dial 1-888-270-9936 (TTY 711). For accommodations or assistance, please email christopher.mcgough@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3621.
Click here for unapproved minutes, posted 12/8/20. Recorded audio is also available.
2020 Approved Minutes: