MRPC News Release
May 8, 2006
For immediate release
For more information, contact:
Candace Connell or Bonnie J. Prigge, (573) 265-2993
SBA, BUSINESS GROUPS HOST SMALL BUSINESS LOAN WORKSHOP
Free workshop is May 24 at MRPC
ST. JAMES— The US Small Business Administration, in partnership with several local business organizations, is hosting a free workshop on SBA's Community Express Loan Program. The loan program offers small business owners and start-up businesses fast and simple access to up to $50,000 in working capital.
Business owners can learn how to apply for an SBA Community Express loan guarantee by attending a free workshop from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on May 24 at Meramec Regional Planning Commission, 4 Industrial Drive in St. James. The workshop is offered free of cost. A representative from the Small Business Administration will present the workshop.
Persons needing more information on the workshop should contact Candace Connell at (573) 265-2993 or email her at cconnell@meramecregion.org.
This workshop is made possible through the combined efforts of SBA, MRPC, the Meramec Regional Development Corporation, University Extension and its Small Business Development Center, UMR's Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach, Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce and the St. James Chamber of Commerce.
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