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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.

The Arrowhead Center, Dona Ana Community College, Small Business Development Center, and the New Mexico Family Business Alliance are pleased to invite area business owners to the “2009 Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Symposium: The Small Business Challenge.”

This informative day-long symposium will held on Friday, July 17, 2009 at the Days Inn Columbus Conference Center. Topics include:

• Capitalizing Your Business Today: Types of Small Business Capital and Where to Find It
• Valuation of Your Business
• New Mexico Business & Economic Forecast
• SBA Loans & Funding Information
• Government Contracting
• Managing Business Relationships
• How to Work Together and Stay Together
• Organizational Behavior in Family & Small Businesses
• Succession Planning

Registration rates are $69 for Early Bird before June 19 and $89 for General Admission after June 19. The registration form and agenda are on-line.