Are you a Small Business Owner interested in finding out more about the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs? Have you ever considered selling your product or services to the Federal Government? Are you a banker, CPA or other professional who would like to know more about the SBA as a resource for your clients?

Then join us for this SBA programs seminar designed to help small businesses that want to expand by providing information on the various SBA lending programs, government contracting programs and other SBA resources available. The SBA representatives and banking experts will explain in detail the types of programs available, where to find the resources and what to know about the lending and government contracting application process. Plus, learn about other business expansion resources from the SBDC Export Assistance Network. Topics to be discussed include:

• Types of SBA Programs
• Small Business Advantages
• Finding the Resources
• Building a Relationship with Your Banker and Finding SBA lenders
• Understanding the Loan Application Process and Eligibility Criteria
• Government Contracting Programs
• Other Expansion Resources: SBDC Export Assistance Network

Plus, network with peers and other professionals in the local small business community. Continental Breakfast included sponsored by Dollar Bank.

Presented by:
*Thomas R. Sangrik, Lender Relations, U.S. SBA at the Cleveland District Office
*Randy Horst, Director of the SBCC of Ohio and Business Advisor at Ohio SBDC at Lakeland C.C.
*Dennis Boose, VP and Department Manager of the Small Business Banking Group at Dollar Bank
*John L. Renner, Supervisory Business Opportunity Specialist, U.S. SBA Cleveland District Office
*Nate Ward, Director of SBDC Export Assistance Network

Organized by the Small Business Development Center at Lakeland Community College