"So, You Want to Start a Small Business"
 
This is an in-person event!

Are you dreaming of becoming your own boss?

This special event will showcase how the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Western PA District Office assist entrepreneurs helping turn ideas into businesses.

Rachel Thacker, Owner of L&K Bakehouse, an SBDC client entrepreneur, will be sharing her story with attendees and available for questions and business advice.

Also, Microloan lenders will be on hand to meet attendees in-person.  SBA's David M. Pinkosky, Business Opportunity Specialist, will walk participants step-by-step through the process of communicating funding needs, SBA programs and Services, and introduce area Microloan lenders. “SBA Microloans are a great source for small-dollar financing” said SBA Western Pa District Director Dr. Kelly Hunt. “Microloan lenders provide up to $50,000 in capital and even more free assistance to borrowers. That really gives people the chance to open that small business and succeed.”

REGISTER HERE!

Speakers:
David M. Pinkosky, Business Opportunity Specialist - U.S. Small Business Administration
Rich Longo, Director - Duquesne University Small Business Development Center
Rachel Thacker, Owner - L&K Bakehouse

Microloan Lenders in Attendance: Neighborhood Community Development Fund, Pursuit, and WCCED - Washington County Council on Economic Development

504 Lender in Attendance: Regional Development Funding Corporation