Saturday, August 8, 2009

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION'S FREE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Free programs and services are offered to owners of small businesses through the U.S. Small Business Administration, including financial assistance, business education and training, federal government contracting assistance, counseling, advocacy, and disaster assistance. The New York District Office provides a calendar of events for small business owners in the New York District.

The New York District Office is located at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 3100, New York, NY 10278. Phone: (212) 264-4354. Fax: (212) 264-4963. TDD: (212) 264-9147. For information about free programs and services, call the Marketing Division at (212) 264-9487.Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
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In the most recent issue of the District Office's newsletter, an article discusses the short-term, no-interest loans of up to $35,000 that are available to small business owners who are experiencing immediate financial hardship.

Get a free subscription to the District Office's newsletter by putting a check mark in the box next to INSIDE THE NEW YORK DISTRICT OFFICE (and any other newsletters you would like to subscribe to), typing your first name, last name, and e-mail address at the bottom of the page, and clicking Subscribe. An e-mail will be sent to you asking you to confirm your subscription. Click on the link in the e-mail within forty-eight hours. Another e-mail will then be sent to you that confirms your subscription.

Free online training courses are available.