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Congressman Brad Miller to host small business workshop for Person, Caswell and Granville Counties
Story Date: 3/16/2011
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Source: Press Release, 3/15/11
U.S. Representative Brad Miller is hosting a workshop to help small businesses and individuals considering starting a business in Person, Caswell and Granville Counties learn about new tools and opportunities available to help survive the credit crunch.
The Congressman and several experts will discuss new opportunities available from the $46.1 million North Carolina received under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 (NC-CAP Funding), Startup America, Biz Boost, Business Link North Carolina (BLNC), Online Counseling and much more.
WHAT: Small Business Access to Capital Workshop to help local entrepreneurs learn about new federal small business specific lending programs.
WHO: Rep. Brad Miller, Small Business Administration officials, local entrepreneurial development experts and participating local lenders.
WHEN: March 22, 2010
6:00 – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Piedmont Community College, Person County Campus
**Building D, Room 120 (Denotes Room Change)
1715 College Drive, Roxboro, NC 27573
NOTE: *Space is limited
Register online for the ACCESS TO CAPITAL WORKSHOP HOSTED BY “CONGRESSMAN BRAD MILLER” at http://capitalaccess.eventbrite.com or for more information call (336) 599-0032.
Other information
At this workshop, you’ll learn:
• How North Carolina Capital Access Program will stimulate business lending;
• Strategies for securing loans in a tight credit market;
• What types of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are available and which ones best suit your needs;
• How microloans can help launch a new business;
• What local Venture Capital Groups and Small Business Investment Companies are available in your area.
Panelists will include:
• George Millsaps, Asst. Small Business Commissioner
• Ron Ilinitch, SBTDC - Regional Director
• Latasha Best-Gaddy, NC IMED – Asst. Director Business Development
• Patrick Woodie, NC Rural Development – VP Rural Development Programs
• Ivan Hankins, Small Business Administration – Senior Area Manager
• G. Edward Timberlake, NC Minority Support Center – Sm. Business Lending Mgr.
• Jennifer Sherwin, Self Help – Member Business Loan Officer
• Randy Reynolds, PCC Business & Development Center - Director
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