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The Las Cruces Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers quality confidential counseling andguidance for business owners, prospective owners, and managers. It regularly offers workshops and seminars to aid new and existing business in expanding their business.

April Events:

April 8 - STARTING A BUSINESS: Learn how to start your business legally, safely, and profitably. Topics will include market research, registration as a business, and business planning. There is no cost for this workshop but space is limited.

2pm – 4pm at DACC Workforce Development Center 2345 Nevada Ave. Room 101J

Contact Mike Levine (575) 527-7606

E-mail: sbdcinfo@nmsu.edu

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April 20 – BUSINESS LOANS WORKSHOP: The class will discuss basic bank loan products such as term loans and lines of credit. It will explore the proper uses of these products and what to watch out for to save money. It will also discuss qualifications for business loans and how bankers determine how much to lend. The presenter is a Banker with 13 years of experience in commercial lending. There is no cost for this seminar but space is limited.

8am-10am at DACC Workforce Development Center 2345 Nevada Ave. Room 101J

Contact Claudia Hadley (575) 528-7430

E-mail: sbdcinfo@nmsu.edu

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April 22 - GETTING & KEEPING CUSTOMERS: The key to business success is the ability to keep your customers coming back for more and recommend the business to their friends. Learn how to do target marketing, customer service training, and marketing your business. There is no cost for this workshop but space is limited.

2pm-4pm at DACC Workforce Development Center 2345 Nevada Ave. Room 101J

Contact Mike Levine (575) 527-7606

E-mail: sbdcinfo@nmsu.edu

Sign Up Now

Announcement Courtesy of WESST, SBDC, and SCORE

National news sources have reported a staggering decrease in bank lending to small businesses in 2009.  Small businesses have faced a variety of challenges during this latest recession and are hopeful the lending will improve in 2010.

What can small businesses expect from lenders in 2010?

• What has changed in lending, if anything?
• What do banks expect from borrowers?
• What lies ahead in small business loans?
• What SBA programs or guarantees exist now? In the future?

A panel of local lenders and Small Business Administration (SBA) officials will answer many of these questions during a “Free Lender’s Forum” on February 4, 2010. The forum will be held at the Dona Ana Community College Workforce Development Center, 2345 E. Nevada in Las Cruces, New Mexico from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Food and beverages will be provided, but space is limited. Please pre-register by calling 541-1583.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Dona Ana Community College is hosting a SBA 8(a) Business Development Program Application Workshop on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 from 12:00 noon through 3:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at the DACC Workforce Center, 2345 E. Nevada, Room 127, in Las Cruces.

The workshop will assist small business owners in:

• Learning about the SBA 8(a) certification process and discovering the benefits of the SBA 8(a) program participation;
• Finding avenues for marketing, networking, sub-contracting and business development;
• Gaining valuable knowledge about the SBA 8(a) program business development and government contracting opportunities;
• Learning of the success of the SBA 8(a) program in New Mexico;
• Discovering other programs, certifications, and services available to small business through federal government agencies, and SBA Resource Partners (Central Contractor Registration, Hub-Zone, etc.);
• Receiving guidance for applying electronically for SBA certifications.

There is no charge for the workshop and light refreshments will be served. Register for the workshop on-line or by phone – (575) 528-7430.

Thursday, July 30, 2009 – 2:00-4:00 pm

New Mexico Small Business Development Center-Doña Ana Community College

2345 E. Nevada, Las Cruces, NM

If your local or national sales are looking grim, global markets may be the answer to exceeding your sales targets. Join us on July 30^th at the Las Cruces Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to learn how you can prepare yourself to compete in the global marketplace. The International Business Accelerator (IBA) and the Las Cruces SCORE will be presenting at the Las Cruces Small Business Development Center’s international trade seminar titled, “Introduction to International Trade,” located at the Doña Ana Community College at 2345 E. Nevada Avenue, from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm.

Topics discussed include:

• Trade Readiness
• Working With International Partners
• Export-Import Trade Programs
• Trade Mechanics

Please call the Las Cruces SBDC to secure your free registration 575-527-7676.