SBA Loan Workshop:
In this free workshop, you will learn about specifics of SBA guaranteed loan programs from small loans for the home-based businesses to multi-million dollar real estate and manufacturing transactions.  If you want to apply for an SBA guaranteed loan or have ever considered applying for one, this workshop is a must and will be presented by an experienced SBA loan officer and a local SBA lender.  The workshop will provide you with the tools and information that you will need for a successful loan application.

Location:  U. S. Small Business Administration, 801 R Street Suite 201, 2nd Floor, Fresno, California 93721
Date:  Thursday, October 25, 2012
Cost:  Free
Time: 
Registration             8:45 am to   9:00 am
Workshop                9:00 am to 11:00 am

Reservations are required as seating is limited. To make a reservation, contact William Hori at (559) 487-5791 ext. 2701 or at william.hori@sba.gov.  Free parking is available on R Street.

SBA Government Contracting Workshop:
There has never been a better time for you to do business with the Federal government, the world’s biggest purchaser of goods and services. If you are exploring opportunities that exist for your business or have just started selling to Federal agencies, this workshop is for you.

Learn how to make your way through the procurement process and compete effectively for your share of the Federal government’s business.  There will be an overview of SBA’s various contracting programs including the 8(a) Program and HUBZone Program along with contracting information for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses. The SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program will also be discussed at the workshop.

Location:  U. S. Small Business Administration, 801 R Street, Suite 201, 2nd Floor, Fresno, California 93721
Date:  Thursday, November 8, 2012
Cost:  Free
Time:
Registration:                                         8:45 to 9:00 a.m.
Selling to the Federal Government          9:00 to 10:15 a.m.
Break:                                                10:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Federal Contracting Programs              10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

Reservations are required as seating is limited.  To make a reservation, contact William Hori at (559) 487-5791 ext. 2701 or at william.hori@sba.gov.