A Special Invitation to you from the Governor

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm along with the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL) unveiled a new tool available to assist small businesses grow in Michigan. 

The new Credit Union Small Business Financing Alliance will provide $43 million for eligible small business loans. 

David Adams, President/CEO, MCUL/CUcorp will provide a description of new Credit Union Small Business Financing Alliance, next steps, and eligibility factors for these new loans for small businesses.

Please join us to learn more about this important new financing opportunity. 

When:             Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Where:            Auburn Hills Marriott Pontiac at Centerpoint
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Time:                 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Fee:                   Complimentary

For your convenience - Register Online: http://governorsesbl-areb.eventbrite.com/ 

March 23, 2010 Conference Schedule:

Conference Begins:   3:00 PM   Concludes:  6:30 PM

Welcome

A Conference Overview and Q & A

Special Presentation on the New Credit Union Small Business Financing Alliance 

Marriott Centerpoint Hotel, Pontiac:  Oakland Ballroom Salons ABC

4:30 PM – 5:55PM  

Concurrent Forums in the following rooms: Baldwin/Wisner/Perry/Featherstone

• Baldwin:   Michigan Commission for the Blind, Michigan Rehabilitation Services Free State Agency Service Resources you may not be aware of to assist your business to stabilize and grow.
• Featherstone:  Alternative and Renewable Energy Initiatives and Programs for Small Business, Department of Labor Energy and Economic Growth
• Oakland Ballroom Salon: What you need to know to Buy and Contract with the State of Michigan for Michigan Contracts Now: Procurement and Certification Processes from the Michigan Technology Management and Budget Department, Michigan Department of Transportation, Michigan Department of Corrections, Michigan Department of Civil Rights
• Perry:  Technical Assistance for your business from the Michigan Small Business Technology Development Centers, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
• Wisner:  Treasury, Personal Property Tax, Michigan Business Tax, and

Unemployment Insurance Need to Know Information

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Conference Re-cap, Q & A, and Closing Remarks

Oakland Ballroom Salons ABC