SERIES:  SHAPING BUSINESS SUCCESS IN THE NEW DECADE, “LOAN PROGRAMS TO FIT YOUR BUSINESS”
Thursday, October 6, 2011, 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location:  Bucks County Community College, Upper Bucks Campus
SPONSORED BY UNIVEST

Access to capital remains one of the most important factors determining the success of small businesses, influencing their ability to grow and create new jobs. Since small businesses continue to be the engine of employment in Bucks County, we are pleased to present a workshop geared to entrepreneurs and business owners that need working capital or expansion funding. Professionals who provide financial, legal, and consulting services to businesses are also encouraged to attend. On Thursday, October 6th the County of Bucks Business Development Department, in conjunction with the Bucks County Commissioners, and the Upper Bucks Chamber of Commerce, will present the final 2011 workshop in the Shaping Business Success in the New Decade series.  “Loan Programs to Fit Your Business” to be held at the Bucks County Community College, Upper Bucks Campus (1 Hillendale Road, Perkasie, PA  18944).  Networking and registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The program begins promptly at 8:15 a.m. and concludes at 10:30 a.m.

The panel will provide information on county loan programs, workforce development programs, SBA-guaranteed loans, and microloans. Members of the panel include:

• Sonia Smith, Business Development Administrator, County of Bucks

• Liz Walsh, Executive Director, Bucks County Workforce Investment Board

• Pat Kratz, Vice President, Univest Bank & Trust Co.

• Carol Carr, Loan Consultant, Women’s Opportunities Resource Center

The workshop is proudly sponsored by Univest Corporation.  Pre-registration is requested due to limited seating; however, the program is FREE. To register, please email tkline@ubcc.org or call the Chamber Office at 215.536.3211.

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