3/27/2010 - Doing Business With the Government

Time: 9 am to 11:30 am Cost: $30.00

Although the economy is weak, government spending is strong.
Learn:
* Profitable ways to sell to the government
* What are small business set-asides.
* How to be a sub-contractor
* What credentials are required

Speakers:
Patricia Guttmann--Public Information
Officer, Marketing and Outreach, SBA
Joseph Frank--Procurement Counselor, MO Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Janell Bursac--BDS Supplier Diversity Director, The Boeing Company

Changed 2/26
St. Louis Community College at Meramec
11333 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, Mo. 63122

Room SO-111

4/24/2010 - Buying or Franchising a Business

Time: 9 am to 12 noon Cost: $30.00

* How to find a business to buy
* How to value the business
* How to perform "due diligence"
* Advantages of franchising
* How to select a franchise good for you
* What to expect from a franchisor
* Financial aspects of buying or franchising

Speakers:
Ernest Honigmann--Business Broker
Randy Hove--FranNet-St. Louis

Changed 2/26
St. Charles EDC
5988 Mid Rivers Mall Dr.
St. Charles, MO 63304


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5/22/2010 - Obtaining Financing

Time: 9 am to 11:30 am Cost: $30.00

Learn
* The numerous sources for financing
* What is required to get a loan
* Advantages and disadvantages of each loan source


Speakers:
Galen Gondolfi--Senior Loan Counselor, Justine Petersen
Jason Kleine-Loan Officer, Regions Bank
Larry Ross--SCORE

Location TBD