So, You Want to Start a Small Business - Beaver

Description

The special event will showcase how the Duquesne University SBDC and the SBA Western PA District Office assist entrepreneurs helping turn ideas into businesses. 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. Also, Microloan lenders 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. “Microloan lenders 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
• Rich Longo, Director - Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
• David Katekovich, Owner - Marbull’s Restaurant & Tavern
• Lynn Ann Vozniak, Lender Relations Specialist 

U.S. Small Business Administration Microloan lenders in attendance:
Pursuit, Bridgeway Capital, and WCCED - Washington County Council on Economic Development