Breakfast roundtable sessions in Tacoma, SBA announces

Few businesses generate enough income to be self-financed.  Learn from lenders and business owners who share stories on finding financing and get information on financing options at breakfast roundtable sessions in Tacoma, the U.S. Small Business Administration has announced.

Speaker presentations will be made by Esther Loyer and Michelle Shadday, Dollar Daisy, Tacoma. A panel presentation will be given by members of Banner Bank, Cascadia Revolving Loan Program and Community Capital Development (other lenders to be announced).

The event is set for 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 7, at the Sheraton Hotel, 1320 Broadway Plaza. There will be networking opportunities from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for those who can stay a little longer.

Cost is $20 per session ($25 at the door). For more information before May 5, call 206/553-7320 or visit www.sba.gov/wa/seattle/seawnet.html. After May 5, contact Carol at 206/325-9458, extension 102.

Sponsors include AAUW- Tacoma Branch, Business Examiner, City of Tacoma – HR & Human Services Dept., Sheraton Hotel, Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, Target Consulting, Women of Vision, Women’s Resource Directory, U.S. SBA Women’s Program.