Tucson, AZ – New tools to help small businesses weather the recession and survive the current credit crunch will be the topic of an upcoming workshop on June 30, hosted by Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva.

The forum will help local small businesses and individuals considering starting a business learn about the new opportunities available from the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

These include strategies for securing loans in a tight credit market, what types of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans are available and how microloans can help launch a new business

WHAT:

Small Business Access to Capital Workshop for local small businesses.

WHO:

Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva,
Ana Ma, U.S. Small Business Administration
Local entrepreneurial development experts
Participating local lenders.

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 30, 2009
8:30am

WHERE:

Pima Community College West Campus
Proscenium Theatre
2202 West Anklam Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85709-0001

NOTE: *Space is limited. For more information, and to RSVP, interested participants are encouraged to call (520) 622-6788.