DETROIT — The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation are pleased to offer a free Team Small Business Administration Roundtable on Small Business Lending at Cadillac Place, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 3022 W. Grand Blvd., Suite L -450, Detroit, MI 48202 on April 24, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.
The roundtable gives current or prospective small business owners insight into the Small Businesss Administration Guaranty Loan Program and the criteria used by loan officers to evaluate a loan request. A team of experts will demystify the lending process, debunk the myths about Small Businesss Administration programs, and share real life examples of successful loan applicants. The roundtable is taught by experienced lenders with expertise in small business and Small Businesss Administration financing.
“What’s unique about the roundtable is the access to the Small Businesss Administration and small business lenders,” said Gerald Moore, Small Businesss Administration of Michigan district director. “Every roundtable is different and each is tailored to the needs of the participants. It’s a very interactive process and one of our top rated training events.”
“The Detroit Economic Development Corporation is pleased to present this type of training in collaboration with the Small Businesss Administration,” said Kenyetta Hairston Bridges, Business Rentention Manager for the Detroit Economic Development Corporation. “Detroit-based businesses need to know how to navigate the financial world in order to access the right capital to grow their businesses.”
Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Please email maggie.halley@sba.gov or phone 313.226.6075 x.289.
Please note: Small Business Administration does not provide loan guarantees to real estate investment companies and this topic will not be part of the discussion.
Fuutre roundtables are planned for June and beyond. Visit www.sba.gov/mi and refer to the events calendar for more events.
Parking: $5.00 to $10.00 in surface lots and garages
