SBA RESOURCE DAYS TARGET YOUR NEIGHBORHOODS

Honolulu, HI – What does SBA offer to small business owners? The programs are many and varied, and the qualifications for each can be specific. So far this fiscal year, SBA has supported over $38 million in lending to small businesses in the Hawaii District and we’re prepared to provide more assistance to additional local companies ready to grow. Watch for the upcoming SBA Resource Days scheduled in May 2017 around the island to get the latest on SBA’s financing tools.

“As we wrap up National Small Business Week, it’s very evident how powerful SBA lending can be for a small business venture.  Just look at what Maui Brewing Company has accomplished as the National Small Business Person of the Year, fueled by SBA,” said District Director Jane Sawyer. “ We see the possibilities for so many others like Young Entrepreneur Patrick Gesik, of Gesik Physical Therapy; Oka’s Auto Body; Kalaheo Coffee Company on Kauai and Big Island Booch in Hilo, to name just a few of our growing clients.”

Take advantage of this free opportunity to meet one-on-one with an SBA representative who will help you cut through the red tape, navigate and explain SBA programs and resources available to you.  Ask us about:

• Loans for working capital – SBA CAPlines Program for contract loans, seasonal lines of credit, builders lines, or working capital lines of credit – or our other loans;
• Long-term financing to purchase or renovate business real estate or major equipment – SBA 504 Loan Program; and,
• Government contracting certifications and assistance – SBA’s 8(a) Business Development & other Government small business contracting programs.
• Training, workshops and technical assistance with credit, exporting, marketing and more.

Appointments are required and scheduled by SBA. Walk-ins may be accepted if time allows.  To register, visit www.sba.gov/hi and click on the Events Calendar.  For more information, you can also call (808) 541-2990.

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