November 12, 2015 Victoria Jaramillo Director of Partnerships The Show Producers / The Small Business Expo 555 8th Avenue, Suite 909 New York, NY 10018 Victoria: On behalf of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, thank you for selecting Atlanta, Georgia as a location for your upcoming Small Business Expo. With over 99% of Georgia’s businesses being small businesses, we truly recognize the impact they make on Georgia’s economy. Your Expo should be another great avenue for exposing Georgia’s small businesses to the helpful resources they need to start, grow and thrive. Attendees are encouraged to visit www.georgia.org/smallbusiness for a comprehensive list of resources. I look forward to bringing welcome remarks on December 10. Sincerely, Mary Ellen McClanahan Director Entrepreneur & Small Business