The SBA Advantage

The SBA Advantage

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Larry Friedman International Center for Entrepreneurship

Taco Center, 10 Abbott Park Place

Providence

This workshop will help you gain a better understanding of the various U.S. Small Business Administration programs and services that are available to prospective or current entrepreneurs who need assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.

General information will be provided on the following programs and services:

SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business

RISBDC – Rhode Island Small Business Development Center Network

CWE – Center for Women & Enterprise

SBA Guaranty Loan Programs: 7(a), Micro Loans, Patriot and SBA Express Loans, and CDC/504 Loan

Government Contracting Opportunities: 8(a) Business Development, HUBZones (Historically Underutilized Business Zones), and Women Owned Small Business

International Trade Assistance

Disaster Assistance

To register contact:

matthew.spoehr@sba.gov

call 401-528-4561.

Pre-registration is required.

Fee: Free