So, You Want to Start a Small Business

So, You Want to Start a Small Business
Hosted at the Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 17th

Are you dreaming of becoming your own boss? Join us for a special event that will showcase how the Duquesne University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Western PA District Office assist entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into successful businesses. This in-person event is designed to provide aspiring business owners with the resources and guidance they need to get started.

Event Highlights:

• Expert Guidance: Learn from industry experts about the steps to start your own business.
• Microloan Lenders: Meet Microloan lenders in person and discover how they can help you secure capital.
• Funding Process: SBA Business Opportunity Specialist, David M. Pinkosky,will guide participants through the process of communicating funding needs and introduce area microloan lenders.

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:

• Pursuit
• WCCED - Washington County Council on Economic Development
• Neighborhood Community Development Fund

504 Lender in Attendance:

• Regional Development Funding Corporation

“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 today to take the first step towards becoming your own boss! For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.sbdc.duq.edu/Event-Start-a-Small-Business-PAACC