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Small Business Loan Rates

SBA 504 Monthly Rate - 4.861%

20 Year Debenture Rate for October, 2009

The purpose of the SBAC's SBA 504 Loan Program is to provide long term, below market rate financing to businesses that will retain jobs and create new employment opportunities in the State of Georgia, and Beaufort, Hampton and Jasper Counties in South Carolina.

SBA 504 Benefits

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SBA, Dun & Bradstreet Present Innovate and Thrive: A New Way to Lead Your Business

Interactive Webinar Helps Small Businesses Improve Their Competitive Edge

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) will present a 30-minute, interactive webinar on how small businesses can succeed through innovation Oct. 14, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. (ET). This unique opportunity is free and open to all small businesses.

Small-Business Start-Up USA TODAY

Starting October 5, 2009 and continuing for five weeks USA TODAY explores some of the issues entrepreneurs face when starting a business. Get a step-by-step tutorial at startup.usatoday.com

Franchise Ownership Seminar - Ft. Stewart - Oct. 13

SCORE business partner FRANNET will conduct a seminar "Is Franchise Business Ownership Right for You?" at the Education Center, Ft.Stewart,GA. [100 Knowledge Dr. Bldg. 100]. The seminar is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 from 9am to 11am. Seating is limited. Applicants can either call 912-767-2234 or email to www.frannet.com/cpetkash .

Online PR Methods Presentation at ATDC October 15, 2009

Marjorie Young, will present “Ten Proven Online PR Methods vs. Traditional PR”. Marjorie is President of Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc. She is past President of the Small Business Chamber and the Small Business Council. She currently sits on the board for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Savannah, SCORE, and the Savannah Downtown Rotary. She is also on the University of Georgia, Small Business Development Center’s statewide Advisory Board and the Advisory Board for TCCa.

Franchise Ownership Seminar – THE FACTS!

Franchise Ownership Seminar – THE FACTS!
Thursday, August 27th – 10 AM til 1 PM –

Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce
4 Glynn Avenue, Brunswick, GA

Is Franchise Business Ownership Right for You?
You want to own your own business to take control of your future and enjoy
more lifestyle flexibility… BUT....

Not sure of the costs involved……
Not sure if the timing is good……
Not sure if you're cut out for it……
Not sure what type of business makes sense for you now???

The Coastal Source (video)

Take a look at our featured video on the Coastal Source:

Peter Arrowsmith Relocating

Jules Homans is shown presenting the SCORE Platinum Service Award to Peter Arrowsmith. After many years of volunteer service with the Savannah Score chapter, both a counselor and as Chapter Chairman, Peter and wife Peggy are relocating to Chattanooga, TN. where he will continue with his counseling activities. In addition to his extensive counseling engagements Pete also
established the Hinesville sub-office to support Ft. Stewart personnel . We extend our congratulations to Pete for his fine contributions.

Doug Fuss