SBA FINANCING SEMINAR OFFERED

BROOKLYN, NY, September 10, 2002-Brooklyn Economic Development Corporation (BEDC), in conjunction with HSBC, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and South Brooklyn Business Outreach Center will present The SBA Roadmap to Small Business Financing, a free seminar from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2002.

The workshop will be held at BEDC, 175 Remsen Street, Suite 350, downtown Brooklyn.

The seminar will discuss the tools necessary to prepare a business to grow and meet the challenge of today’s marketplace. Topics to be covered include: Financing Your Business Needs at Various Stages of Development, Capitalizing the Strengths of Your Business, and Maximizing Your Profits.

Class size is limited. Individuals interested should RSVP to James Sanford, BEDC, at 718-522-4600, ext. 15, or Ira Weinstock, South Brooklyn Business Outreach Center, 718-253-5262.

BEDC, a private, nonprofit organization, was established in 1979 to stimulate Brooklyn’s economy and create job opportunities for the borough and its residents. BEDC has evolved into a multi-service, business-consulting agency, serving more than 1,000 clients annually and offering comprehensive economic development services. More information is available at www.bedc.org.