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Costa Mesa, CA – The Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) will host Build, Connect, Grow 100 Access to Capital Business Expo on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel, 3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa.

Build, Connect, Grow 100 is a comprehensive access to capital business expo ideal for entrepreneurs seeking lending options. The all day event features a business resource expo, educational financial workshops, one-on-one consultation and success strategies for business growth. Activities include a networking breakfast and workshops with topics such as government loan options, how to’s on contracting and bidding and how to use technology to grow your business. U.S. Small Business Administration Santa Ana District Director, Adalberto Quijada will open the event with welcoming remarks. One of the most unique features of this event is the Loan Pavilion which will allow business owners to meet one-on-one with loan officers to get a more personalized service.

The Build, Connect, Grow 100 Access to Capital Event is sponsored by Wachovia Bank as part of their Small Business Growth Initiative, which is part of a $150 billion, ten-year community plan for California.

Contact:
Cynthia Ibarra, Program Manager
Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC)
1.800.304.1755
cibarra@vedc.org

Labels: Access to Capital, Business Expo, Valley Economic Development Center, VEDC