So, You Want to Start a Small Business

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This is an in-person event Are you dreaming of becoming your own boss? This special event will showcase how the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Western PA District Office assist entrepreneurs helping turn ideas into businesses. Michelle Fuscaldo, Franchise Owner of two Meineke Car Centers and SBDC client entrepreneur, will be sharing her story with attendees and available for questions and business advice. Also, microlenders will be on hand to meet attendees in-person. SBA Lender Relations Specialist Lynn Ann Vozniak will walk participants step-by-step through the process of communicating funding needs and introduce area Microloan lenders. ?SBA Microloans are a great source for small-dollar financing? said SBA Western Pa District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt. ?Microlenders provide up to $50,000 in capital and even more free assistance to borrowers. That really gives people the chance to open that small business and succeed.? Register today! Speakers: Janet Heyl, Public Affairs Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration Richard A. Longo, Director - Duquesne University Small Business Development Center Michelle Fuscaldo - Fuscaldo Enterprises, LLC - Franchise Owner of two Meineke Car Care Centers Lynn Ann Vozniak, Lender Relations Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration Micorlenders in attendance: Washington County Council on Economic Development, Neighborhood Community Development Fund, Pursuit, Bridgeway Capital