Learning the Basics of Starting a Business
 | | Tuesday, March 7, 2013
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will participate in partnership with the Del Mar College Business Resource Center (BRC) in this FREE seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain SBA loan programs, and loan eligibility plus information on FREE technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi & Del Mar College Small Business Development Center. This seminar is designed for entrepreneurs who have never owned a business. A wide variety of business planning tools will be provided to assist the new business owner. Susana Martinez from the Business Resource Center at Del Mar College and Elizabeth Soliz from the U.S. Small Business Administration will present. The seminar is from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Del Mar College Northwest Center, 13725 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi, Texas. Seating is limited & seminar is subject to change. Please contact Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for reservations.
Attention: Future Small Business Owners*
The U. S. Small Business Administration with invited guest:
FranNet
invite you to attend this informational workshop on:
Business Ownership & Franchising, is it for you?
Come Learn About:
Why people consider business ownership and what are the risks involved.
What is the best path: starting from scratch, buying an existing business or investing in a franchise?
The cost of business ownership, how money is made and kept in the business.
Why does franchise ownership work for people transitioning out of a regular job.
And:
The SBA and Franchising.
Is the franchise I’m looking into eligible for SBA backed financing?
Investigating before investing, what should I look for when deciding on a business franchise?
Come and take a short assessment to see what type of business owner you may be and what type of options may be the best fit for you.
Plus so much more! Now is your chance to get answers from the experts! Come prepared with questions and best of all it’s
FREE!
But hurry and register now because seating is limited!
Friday, March 8, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
SBA Conference Room
2422 E. Tyler Avenue, Suite E.
(Gas Light Center Plaza)
Harlingen, TX 78550
The fifth in a series of interesting topics to assist in our mission to help Americans start, build and grow businesses.
For reservations or for more information, please call Veronica Z. Ortega at (956) 427-8533 ext. 233 or email at veronica.ortega@sba.gov
Friday, March 8, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | |  |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) conducts a FREE seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain SBA loan programs, and loan eligibility plus information on Developing Your Business Plan and free technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi & Del Mar College Small Business Development Center. The seminar is from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the SBA Office, 3649 Leopard Street, Suite 411, Corpus Christi, TX. Seating is limited & seminar is subject to change. Please call Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for reservations.
 | | Tuesday, March 12, 2013
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a FREE seminar to explain the Federal HUBZone Certification Program for small businesses seeking contracts with federal agencies. The seminar will provide information about the program’s eligibility, and the application process. Information will also be available on PTAC, a local resource providing FREE counseling to small businesses seeking federal contracts. The seminar is from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the SBA Office, 3649 Leopard Street, Suite 411, Corpus Christi, TX. Seating is limited & seminar is subject to change. Please call Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext 301 for information and reservations.
Are you interested in obtaining a business loan? Are you prepared to visit with your banker?
Find out the necessary information you’ll need prior to meeting with a lender.
U.S. SBA, ACCION Texas, and Bank of America will be present to answer any of your business questions.
Topics Include:
5 C’s of Credit Conventional Loans
Non-Conventional Loans SBA Guarantee & the significance of a Business Plan for financing
Registration required.
RSVP TO (956) 783-3448
March 13, 2013
2:00 pm-4:00 pm
San Juan Memorial Library
Multi-Purpose Room
1010 S. Standard
San Juan, TX
Fee: None!
Friday, March 14, 2013
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | |  |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a FREE seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain SBA loan programs and eligibility, small business plans, and resources, plus information on FREE technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi & Del Mar College Small Business Development Center. The seminar is from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce, 635 E. King, Kingsville, TX 78363. Seating is limited & seminar is subject to change. Please call Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for reservations.
 | | Thursday March 14, 2013
1:00PM – 3:00PM |
This workshop will be about SBAs primary certification program known as the 8(a) Business Development Program. The orientation will be on 8(a) requirements and the application process. Also presenting is UTPA/Rio South Texas PTAC. They will be presenting the State (HUB) program as well as PTAC Services.
UTB/ITEC Building
301 Mexico Blvd
Rm. E-120
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Friday, March 15, 2013
Registration: 8:45 a.m.
Seminar: 9:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m. | |  |
Location: SBA Office, 2422 E. Tyler St., Suite E
(Gaslight Center Plaza) Harlingen, TX
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct a FREE informational workshop Friday, March 15, 2013 for startup or existing small businesses. Come learn about SBA loan eligibility, current popular SBA loans, and how you can receive free technical assistance from SCORE, SBDC, and our many other resource partners.
For more information or for reservations, please call Veronica Padilla at (956) 427-8533 ext. 233
Seating is limited and seminar is subject to change.
 | | Friday, March 15, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) conducts a FREE seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain SBA loan programs, and loan eligibility plus information on Developing Your Business Plan and free technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi & Del Mar College Small Business Development Center. The seminar is from 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the SBA Office, 3649 Leopard Street, Suite 411, Corpus Christi, TX. Seating is limited & seminar is subject to change. Please call Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for reservations.
Thursday, March 19, 2013
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | |  |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available in Ingleside to present a FREE seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain SBA loan programs, and loan eligibility plus information on the application process and the free technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi & Del Mar College Small Business Development Center. The seminar is from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce, 130 West Goodnight Avenue, Aransas Pass, TX. Please call Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for an appointment.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available to meet with startup or existing small businesses in Ingleside, Texas to explain SBA's loan programs, eligibility, and FREE technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi & Del Mar College Small Business Development Center. Individual appointments are available from 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the Ingleside Public Library at 2775 Waco St., Ingleside, TX. Please call Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for an appointment.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be available to meet with startup or existing small businesses in Ingleside, Texas to explain SBA's loan programs, eligibility, and FREE technical assistance from SCORE and the UHV Small Business Development Center. Individual appointments are available from 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm at the Rockport Chamber of Commerce, 404 Broadway, Rockport, TX. Please call Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for an appointment.
Workshop Highlights
- Permits
- Licenses
- Agencies to Contact
- Financing Options
- Loan Requirements
Guest speaker: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Technical Assistance & Training Availability!
SBA Loan Guaranty Programs, including Eligibility & Use of Proceeds & the Basics of Government Contracting.
Thursday, March 21, 2013 & Wednesday, March 27, 2013
9:00 am-11:00 am
RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
3313 N. McColl Road, McAllen, TX
RSVP TO (956) 928-0060 or Veronica Z. Ortega at (956) 427-8533 x 233
 | | Thursday March 21, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Meet & Greet/Mini-Matchmaking Event featuring IBWC (International Boundary Water Commission), will be from 9:00AM to 10:30AM, at the IBWC/Lower Rio Grande Valley, 325 Golf Course Road, Mercedes, Texas. This event will provide small business participants with information on the general operations of IBWC, the requirements in doing business with IBWC and about contract opportunities with IBWC. Representatives from IBWC will be available to meet with small business owners on one-to-one
Tuesday, March 27, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m | |  |
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will participate in partnership with the Del Mar College Business Resource Center (BRC) in this FREE seminar for startup or existing small businesses to explain SBA loan programs, and loan eligibility plus information on FREE technical assistance from SCORE Corpus Christi & Del Mar College Small Business Development Center. This seminar is designed for entrepreneurs who have never owned a business. A wide variety of business planning tools will be provided to assist the new business owner. Susana Martinez from the Business Resource Center at Del Mar College and Elizabeth Soliz from the U.S. Small Business Administration will present. The seminar is from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Alice Chamber of Commerce, 612 E. Main, Alice Texas. Seating is limited & seminar is subject to change. Please contact Elizabeth Soliz, Economic Development Specialist at 361-879-0017, Ext. 301 for reservations.
¿Busca préstamo para su pequeño negocio?
¿Está preparado para visitar con un banquero?
Entérese de los requisitos antes de hablar con un prestamista.
U.TexasU.S. SBA, ACCION Texas, , y Bank of America
estarán presentes para contestar sus preguntas.
Su Crédito Personal Prestamos Convencionales
Prestamos No-convencionales Prestamos Garantizados por el SBA
La importancia de tener un Plan de Negocios
Llama al (956) 783-3448
para inscripción.
