SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION LOANS HELP SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS START AND EXPAND THEIR BUSINESSES
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The Small Business Development Center will offer a two-hour "Small Business Administration Loan" workshop at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27. The workshop will be held at the GENESIS Technology Incubator in Fayetteville.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program has helped thousands of small companies get started, expand and prosper. This workshop will discuss what an SBA loan is, eligibility requirements and how to apply for an SBA loan. Those seeking to finance new business start-ups, business purchases or to expand their existing businesses are encouraged to attend. Pat Walker, economic development specialist with the SBA, will present.
The workshop cost is $10 and is open to the public. For additional information or to reserve your space, contact the Small Business Development Center at (479)575-5148.
The Small Business Development Center offers integrated services to meet the needs of experienced small business owners as well as individuals interested in starting a business. Those services include training and free one-on-one business counseling.
Contacts
Erika Sutherland, training coordinator, Small Business Development Center, (479)575-5148, esutherland@walton.uark.eduHeadlines
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