Small Business help from Governor's Office

    The Governor's Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development (OTTED) is bringing together state and partner organizations that support Florida's small businesses and entrepreneurs with an event in Orlando on Wednesday (March 31).
   The free forum is a chance to hear from and interact with key resources for expanding a business, including technical assistance and financing opportunities.
Featured Resources Include

• Black Business Loan ProgramLoans and loan guarantees for black owned businesses
• Disney Entrepreneur CenterResources for small business in Central Florida from free one-on-one business counseling, and low-cost seminars, to high-impact networking opportunities
• Economic Gardening Loan Program Loans for small businesses that are in the best position to continue making a successful long-term business commitment to Florida 
• GrowFL - Technical Assistance Program Provides a suite of high-end, high-speed technical assistance and business resources to companies that have grown beyond the startup phase.
• New Markets Development Program Provides capital investment to businesses located in Florida's low income communities.
• Small Business Development Center Network Provides entrepreneurs and established businesses with the assistance needed to start, grow and succeed, contributing to the Florida economy 

EVENT DETAILSMARCH 31, 2010 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: Disney Entrepreneur Center, 315 E. Robinson Street, Ste 100, Orlando, FL
To reserve your seat call the BBIF of Central Florida at 407.649.4780
e-mail: info@bbif.com