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Subject: SSBiN.org Update February, 2005

Your Update from the Saginaw Small Business information Network (SSBiN) for educational and informational opportunities that we want you to be aware of. See SSBiN at http://www.ssbin.org/. Feel free to forward this message to your colleagues and friends. Update Summary: MSBTDC & SBA Offer Financing Roundtable Entrepreneur Orientation Seminar Schedule for 2005 Detroit Free Press begins small business column Business Week Online starts Small Business section MSBTDC & SBA OFFER FINANCING ROUNDTABLE If you are serious about seeking financing for your business then plan to attend a Financing Roundtable presented by TEAM SBA. TEAM SBA is a preferred SBA lender, a business consultant, SBA economic development staff, and business owners like you. Discussion will include debunking the myths and demystifying the process of bank financing -- in plain English. You will learn how your loan application will be analyzed, what underwriting criteria is used, and how banking regulations affect the decision. Get your questions answered based upon your business model. The roundtables are free to attend, but you must register in advance and meet the criteria. A session will be held at, Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, Room N008, University Center, MI Thursday, February 17, 2005, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. To register online visit www.misbtdc.org/region5 Calendar of Training or call 989.686.9597. Check out www.sba.gov/calendar for upcoming sessions throughout Michigan. ENTREPRENEUR ORIENTATION SEMINAR SCHEDULE FOR 2005 The Entrepreneur Orientation Seminar, a free orientation for potential business owners is being offered on the following Thursdays in 2005: Jan 27, Feb 24, Mar 24, Apr 21, May 26, Jun 23, Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 27 and Nov 17. The sessions are offered from 6 - 8:30 p.m. at the Hoyt Main Library, 505 Janes Ave, Saginaw, MI. Learn about community resources and the basics on business ownership from a local expert. These opportunities are sponsored by Saginaw Future, Inc., the Public Libraries of Saginaw, Saginaw County Minority Business Development Center, Small Business & Technology Development Center and the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Hoyt Main Library Reference Department at (989) 755-0904.   BUSINESS WEEK ONLINE BEGINS SMALL BUSINESS SECTION Business Week Online, the online edition for the famous business magazine, has recently added a new focus on small business. The new section is focused on news and advice for entrepreneurs. For more information see: www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/   DETROIT FREE PRESS COLUMN ON SMALL BUSINESS BEGINS The has started a new column focusing on small business by writer Carol Cain. The column runs each Monday and began this last December. The purpose of the weekly column is to provide expert advice and real-life examples from successful entrepreneurs on how to keep any small business thriving, whether you're the owner or a dedicated employee who wants to grow with your small business. See the links below for more information on this column. To view Carol Cain's articles: http://www.freep.com/index/carolcain.htm The SSBiN website and newsletter is the result from efforts by the Entrepreneur and Small Business Alliance (ESBA) of the Saginaw Vision 2020. The ESBA is always looking for input and guidance from small business people like you. If you are interested, please contact Mary Stuart, at mestuart@worldnet.att.net. To sign up for SSBiN updates, http://www.ssbin.org/register.htm. We'd like to know what you think about these updates and what information you'd like to see in the future. Questions regarding this statement should be directed via email to support@ssbin.org, or via our online form for clarification. Your Privacy is important to us. Please see our privacy statement at http://www.ssbin.org/privacy.htm Copyright (c) 2004 www.ssbin.org SSBiN is not responsible for the content or the privacy policies of Web sites to which it may link.