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SBA DIRECTOR TALKS TO SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS
Alberto G. Alvarado, District Director of Los Angeles District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration joins The Turning Point Business Minute, giving small and medium business owners even more practical expert advice and insights. Los Angeles, CA - The Turning Point Business Minute, currently heard on Los Angeles radio station news KFWB 980 AM, has secured Alberto G. Alvarado, District Director of Los Angeles District Office of the Small Business Administration to appear periodically in a featured segment entitled: "Words from the Wise". Mr. Alvarado will give insights and business tips as only a District Director for the SBA can.
"District Director Alvarado brings a vast knowledge and years of Small Business Administration expertise to our audiences," said Turning Point Business Minute host Larry Carroll.
"His exclusive segments of 'Words from the Wise' on the Turning Point Business Minute will offer something different on today's crowded airwaves for it will answer the questions and provide resources demanded by the vast majority of America's small and medium sized businesses."
"I am honored to be a part of the Turning Point Business minute," District Director Alvarado said. "This is a wonderful opportunity to give information to our small business community."
For additional advertising and radio station booking information, contact Focal Point Media at (323) 299-6000.
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Signature AwardsDeadline: 12/10/04
Signature Award winners are remarkable women business pioneers who have left their unique mark - their "signature" - on their business and on the New York business community. NY Women business owners can nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. 2005 Signature Awards Criteria and Application. Sponsored by NYC: NAWBO and OPEN: The Small Business Network(SM) from American Express.
HBCU Business Classic CompetitionDeadline: 01/15/05
Currently enrolled students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are invited to apply for the Ford Motor Company HBCU Business Classic. HBCU students can use their classroom knowledge on a real world business plan competition. Five finalist teams will compete for three top prizes. Winners will receive up to a total of $100,000 in scholarships for their team and school. Sponsored by Ford.
Minority Business Plan CompetitionDeadline: 01/21/05
Philadelphia PA (and surrounding 5 counties) minority-owned enterprises that have been in business 3 years or less, making less than $150,000 in sales can compete in this competition. Five categories of competition receive $10,000 each. A sixth category receives $20,000. Contact 215-895-4099, www.pambdc.com, mbpc@theenterprisecenter.com
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