Tucson, Ariz. – Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva will host a May 22 workshop on how small businesses can weather the recession and survive the current credit crunch. The forum will help local small businesses and individuals learn about new opportunities available from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

The workshop will cover strategies for accessing credit and technical assistance, what types of SBA assistance are available and how microloans can help launch a new business.

WHAT: Small Business Federal Funding Workshop

WHO: Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva
Ana Ma, U.S. Small Business Administration
Cathleen Lease, SBA Arizona office
Local entrepreneurial development experts

WHEN: Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:00 am

WHERE: University of Arizona
James E. Rogers College of Law
1201 E. Speedway
Tucson, Ariz.

For more information and to RSVP, please call (520) 622-6788 or send an e-mail to natalie.luna@mail.house.gov.