SBSES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) and RELATED RESOURCES

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Delivery Person STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Listed in Alphabetical Order

NEVADA
The Abilities Fund
Centerville Office
410 N 18th St
Centerville, IA 52544-1823
Telephone: 641-856-2173
Toll Free: 888-222-8943
Fax: 641-856-3101

Iowa City Office
332 South Linn Street, Suite #17
Iowa City, IA 52240
Telephone: 319-338-2521
Toll Free: 866-720-3863
Fax: 319-338-2528
URL: http://www.abilitiesfund.org/

"This summer The Abilities Fund, together with a national lending partner, will launch a nationwide direct loan program for entrepreneurs with disabilities. In 45 states, loan guarantees will also be available to as a means to secure loans for entrepreneurs. Flexible terms and competitive interest rates for microloans ranging from $500 - $25,000 will be offered.

In support of new microlending services, The Abilities Fund will be expanding its online presence to include training and technical assistance. Soon, people with disabilities nationwide will have 24-hour access to features such as Feasibility First ©, business plan development, and financial planning for business startup -- all of which are resources designed to prepare entrepreneurs with disabilities for self-employment."

Community Development Programs Center of Nevada (CDPC)
5420 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 202B, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Phone: (702) 873-8882
Fax: (702) 873-8942
URL: http://communitylink.reviewjournal.com/servlet/lvrj_ProcServ/dbpage=page&gid=01240001050990209824961845

"The CDPC is a partnership program with U.S. Bank and provides services to Southern Nevada businesses regarding business education and counseling, credit counseling, seminars and special events. Regularly scheduled seminars and special events focus on finance, establishing and maintaining credit, buying a home, starting a small business, money management and budgeting, and investing. The center’s economic development advocacy includes establishing CDC’s, RDO’s and improving the quality of life through business creation or expansion. Technical assistance is provided for product development including direct, hands-on assistance to consumers, business owners, and potential entrepreneurs."

Doing Business in Nevada
URL: http://www.expand2nevada.com/newsite/atoz/index.html

Global Trade Office
Nevada Commission on Economic Development
555 E. Washington Street, Suite 5400, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Phone: (702) 486-2700
Fax: (702) 486-2701

"The Global Trade and Investment Office assists businesses in gaining access to global markets or further expanding their global presence, and assists international companies interested in locating their businesses in Nevada. Trade Office professionals help prepare Nevada businesses for work around the world by conducting export seminars and trade missions, providing counseling services, hosting delegations and maintaining an export and investment directory. The office also provides research on the social, political and cultural aspects of global markets and foreign countries."

Henderson Chamber of Commerce Foundation
590 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV 89015
Phone: (702) 565-8951
Fax: (702) 565-3315
URL: http://www.hendersonchamber.com/main.cfm

"The Henderson Business Resource Center combines under one roof affordable office space, shared support services, equipment, access to experienced management and entrepreneurial counseling, and other services for companies in the fields of software development, engineering, accounting and similar professional services that need to be “incubated” during early growth stages."

Made in Nevada Program
Nevada Commission on Economic Development
URL: http://www.expand2nevada.com/MadeinNevada2/

"The Made in Nevada Program includes companies licensed and headquartered in Nevada with 50 percent or more of its product or products manufactured in the state. The program’s goal is to build demand for Nevada products and industries. In addition to creating a strong network of businesses and support services throughout the state, the program provides marketing assistance such as public relations efforts and awareness building through the Internet. The program also helps companies connect with other business assistance programs."

Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative
URL: http://www.4microbiz.org/
Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative (NMI) (LasVegas)
1600 East Desert Inn Road, Suite 209E, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 734-3555
Fax: (702) 734-3530
or
Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative (NMI) (Reno)
116 East 7th Street, Suite 3, Carson City, NV 89701
Phone: (702) 841-1420
Fax: (702) 841-2221

"Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative is a non-profit micro-enterprise development corporation. NMI's mission is to enhance the economic self-sufficiency and quality of life of low- to moderate-income individuals trhough enterpreneurial training, business technical assistance and loan for new and expanding businesses throughout the State of Nevada. These programs are designed to economically empower clients by providing the most comprehensive enterpreneurial services. NMI's programs provide women and men with business skills as well as life skills."

Nevada Small Business Development Center
Reno NSBDC (State) Office
University of Nevada, Reno
College of Business Administration, Ansari Business Building, Room 411, Reno, Nevada 89557-0100
Phone: (775) 784-1717
Fax: (775) 784-4337
URL: http://www.nsbdc.org/

"The Nevada Small Business Development Center (NSBDC) is a statewide resource for business assistance, providing a unique array of services, expertise and training in all areas including starting, growth, and development of a business. The NSBDC also offers information and guidance in understanding and complying with environmental and safety regulations. In addition, the NSBDC provides useful information and analyses of the economy, environment and demographic data to help businesses, government and other organizations promote economic growth in their communities."

Rural Economic and Community Development Program
Nevada Commission on Economic Development
108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City, NV 89710
Phone: (775) 687-1812
Fax: (775) 687-4450
URL: http://www.expand2nevada.com/comm_opps/rural/

"The Rural Economic and Community Development Program helps Nevada’s rural communities build prosperity. In addition to administering the Community Development Block Grant program and grant programs to Nevada’s thirteen Development Authorities, program personnel provide the technical assistance needed to support small town economic diversification efforts and encourage sustainable development. Through collaboration with various government agencies, businesses and non-profit groups, the rural program assists in the development of healthy and viable communities."

Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Loan Program
Clark County Community Resources Division
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 5th Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89155
Phone: (702) 455-5025
Fax: (702) 455-5038
URL: http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/

"On December 21, 1994, President Clinton designated nine census tracts in the urban core of the Las Vegas valley as an "Enterprise Community." In conjunction with this announcement, Enterprise Community moneys were allocated for a Loan Guarantee Program to be used as a guarantee fund for loans to small businesses in the Enterprise Community area. Loans are available for a variety of purposes with loan sizes of $5,000 to $100,000. As part of the eligibility requirements businesses must be located within the designated Enterprise Community census tracts."

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