Speed Dating for Small Business Loans "It's like speed dating for small business loans," is how Dottie Overal, SBA Oklahoma District Director describes a new event bringing small businesses and lenders together. "The Oklahoma Small Business Lending Fair gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to meet several financial institutions in one location to find the right 'partner' for their business." SBA is partnering with SCORE to offer small businesses a chance to meet face-to-face with Oklahoma lenders to discuss financing opportunities. The Oklahoma Small Business Lending Fair will be held August 29 from 8:30 am – 1 pm in room D1870 of the Francis-Tuttle Rockwell Campus in Oklahoma City. "Our partners at the Oklahoma City Chapter of SCORE are available to help small businesses prepare for meeting with lenders," Overal said. "Just as with any first date, you want to do your best to make a lasting impression." The Oklahoma City Chapter of SCORE is supplying materials and counseling in advance of the event to prepare participants to ensure high quality, valuable and productive interactions occur. Since 1964, SCORE "Mentors to America's Small Business" has helped more than 9 million aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners through mentoring and business workshops. More than 13,000 volunteer business mentors in over 350 chapters serve their communities through entrepreneur education dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses. Online registration for small businesses is available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-borrower-lender-matchmaking-event-tickets-12373117327. For more information or for lender registration contact Cindi Carter, SBA Lender Relations Specialist, at 405/609-8018 or cindi.carter@sba.gov. Small businesses interested in SCORE services should call 405/609-8004. Office of Advocacy Official Visits Oklahoma  Winslow Sargeant, chief counsel of the SBA's Office of Advocacy, visited Oklahoma July 23-26. The Office of Advocacy is an independent voice for small business within the federal government with a mission of encouraging policies that support small business start-up, growth, and development. During his visit Sargeant met with representatives from OCAST, the Oklahoma District Export Council, and small businesses involved in micro-lending. Sargeant visited HSI Sensing in Chickasha, Oklahoma July 24th. HSI Sensing was Oklahoma's 2013 Family Owned Business of the Year and is a leader in the engineering, design, and precision manufacturing of custom reed switch and sensor technology. Approximately 30 percent of their products are exported. Pictured from left to right: Tim Jeffcoat, Oklahoma District Deputy Director; Dottie Overal, Oklahoma District Director; Travis Posey, Vice President of Strategy; David Posey, CEO/CTO; Winslow Sargeant, Chief Counsel; Emily Mantz, Confidential Assistant; and Caitlin L. Cain, Region VI Advocate. |
Welcome to the Quarterly SBA Newsletter  Welcome to the Oklahoma SBA District Newsletter! Our goal is to bring SBA services to you in the most efficient manner possible. This newsletter will have information on upcoming events, success stories from companies that have used SBA services, and news relevant to Oklahoma small business. At the Oklahoma District Office of the Small Business Administration our goal is to help you start or grow a small business. We are in the business of helping the American dream come true for you! A list of contacts is included below. Please don't hesitate to call if we can help you with your American Dream! Dottie Overal District Director |
| Connect with us for news and resources UPCOMING EVENTSRegulatory Fairness Forum August 11, 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Choctaw Casino Event Center, 3702 Choctaw Road, Durant, OK 74701 Oklahoma Small Business Lending Fair August 29, 8:30 am – 1 Room D1870, Francis-Tuttle Rockwell Campus, Oklahoma City Visit SBA.gov |
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