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SUMMARY:EmpowHer Series: SBA Funding Options for Women Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Ladies\, are you looking to start a business\, or expand your current business but need funding? The Small Business Administration works with approved lenders and community development organizations to offer SBA-guaranteed loans to help your businesses start\, grow\, expand and recover. \nThe SBA helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. \nThe benefits of SBA-guaranteed loans include:\n\nCompetitive terms: SBA-guaranteed loans generally have rates and fees that are comparable to non-guaranteed loans.\nUnique benefits: Lower down payments\, flexible overhead requirements\, and no collateral needed for some loans.\nCounseling and education: Some loans come with continued support to help you start and run your business.\n\nWorkshop Topics:\n\nPreparing for a Loan (the 5c’ of credit)\nMicroloans\n7(a) Loan Guarantee\, SBA’s most common loan program\n504 Loans\, long-term\, fixed rate financing of up to $5 million for major fixed assets\nSBA’s online tool\, Lender Match (get matched with lenders)\nSBA Disaster Loan Programs\n\nRegister online or contact Veronica Chavez.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/empowher-series-sba-funding-options-for-women-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:SBA Lower Rio Grande Valley District Office \, 2422 E. Tyler Ave.\, Suite E\, Harlingen\, TX\, 78550\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brownsville Chamber Connect +
DESCRIPTION:Join the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce team on Jan. 9 for Chamber Connect + to learn more about what the chamber can do for you. The hour includes a deeper understanding of how the Brownsville Chamber can elevate your business and a refresher on membership benefits. \nChamber Connect + Covers:\n\nHistory of the Chamber of Commerce in Brownsville:\n\nExplore the rich legacy of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, spanning 86 years\, as a driving force for local businesses.\nUnderstand how the Brownsville Chamber has been instrumental in shaping Brownsville’s economic landscape\, fostering growth and creating a thriving business community.\n\n\nMembership Benefits Overview:\n\nGain insight into the extensive array of exclusive advantages accessible to members\, ranging from networking opportunities and marketing exposure to advocacy efforts.\nLearn about specialized programs tailored to cater to diverse business needs\, including workshops\, seminars and access to valuable resources.\n\n\nMaximizing Your Membership:\n\nDiscover practical strategies for making the most of your chamber membership\, from leveraging networking events to accessing tailored resources for business growth.\nUncover tips on staying actively engaged with the chamber’s initiatives\, committees and events to ensure a continuous flow of benefits and opportunities.\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/brownsville-chamber-connect-11/
LOCATION:Brownsville Chamber of Commerce\, 1600 University Blvd.\, Brownsville\, TX\, 78520\, United States
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