http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/business_financing.asp This calendar of small business financing, loans and grant training events is a service of the Arkansas Small Business Development Center. The Arkansas SBDC is a partnership among the University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other Arkansas institutions of higher education. en-us Small Business Copyright 2008 UALR Arkansas SBDC. All rights reserved. tmlee1@ualr.edu tmlee1@ualr.edu 60 http://asbdc.ualr.edu/rss/asbdc_admin_logo.gif http://asbdc.ualr.edu/ http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/busplan.asp#61010-2008-0065 The U.S. Small Business Administration's loan program has helped thousands of small companies get started, expand, and prosper. Learn about business financing opportunities, credit requirements, and other services provided by the SBA. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/busplan.asp#61010-2008-0040 This training session will include an overview of the 2 basic loan programs (7a and 504), how to determine eligibility, how to prepare and submit loan applications, and how to service the loan after closing. Lenders will learn how to use the electronic website to increase their SBA participation. We will discuss actual case studies to show you how SBA can help you serve your customer and increase bank income. We will show you how to market your bank%u2019s participation in SBA programs. You will learn the advantages of becoming SBA Express and Patriot Express lenders. Sessions held later in the year will highlight the Small/Rural Lender Initiative as it becomes available. Loan officers new to SBA lending or those wishing to update their knowledge should attend. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/busplan.asp#61020-2008-0040 The US Small Business Administration loan program has helped thousands of small companies get started, expand and prosper. This seminar will discuss the SBA loan program, eligibility requirements and how to apply. Our instructor, Pat Walker, is the SBA loan representative for Northwest Arkansas and will be able to answer specific questions you may have. Those seeking to finance new business start-ups or business purchases and those seeking to expand their existing business are encouraged to attend. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/busplan.asp#61020-2008-0050 Several federal agencies have programs to encourage small businesses to engage in innovation and research. The program is partially funded by the federal agency and requires that the small business match those funds with venture capital from 3rd parties. Typically in three phases, the program leads the entrepreneur through concept, development, and commercial introduction. This two-hour workshop describes the program without going deeply into the complete application process. You will learn enough to decide whether to pursue these government programs further. http://asbdc.ualr.edu/training/busplan.asp#61020-2008-0052 The US Small Business Administration loan program has helped thousands of small companies get started, expand and prosper. This seminar will discuss the SBA loan program, eligibility requirements and how to apply. Our instructor, Pat Walker, is the SBA loan representative for Northwest Arkansas and will be able to answer specific questions you may have. Those seeking to finance new business start-ups or business purchases and those seeking to expand their existing business are encouraged to attend.