U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Development Specialist Barbara Whiting highlights SBA programs for Small Businesses at Millionaires in the Making" Team Networking event

(PRWEB) April 3, 2004 --Millionaires in the Making A Team Networking Event" (together a team achieves more) presented and Economic Empowerment Overview" Building Our Businesses Together on Thursday, April 1, 2004 at 7:00 P.M. at the Business Development & Resource Complex 352 Fulton Ave. Hempstead, Long Island. The guest speaker was Barbara Whiting, Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration, Melville, Long Island. Barbara Whiting spoke about the U.S. Small Business Administration programs to help individuals obtain financial assistance for the business. The SBA has many programs such as the SBA Express Loans up to $250,000 available for a line of credit, inventory, equipment or working capital. No collarteral required for loans up to $250,000. Visit your local branch bank and ask tem about the SBA Express Loan Program, SBA Micro Loans up to $35,000 for working capital. For more information about Micro Loans, contact the Micro Lender --Community Development Corporation of Long Island at (631) 471-1215. SBA 504 Loans up to 1,300,000 available to acquire fixed assets, such as commercial real estate, renovation and/or major equipment. For more information about 504 Loans, contact the 504 Lender -- Long Island Development Corp. at (516) 433-5000. You may obtain assistance with loan packaging and speak with an expert by calling the SUNY Farmingdale Small Business Development Center at (631) 420.2765 or Adelphi University at (516) 877.4645. The U.S Small Business Administration office in Melville, Long Island may be contacted by calling (631) 454.0768. Mr. Ron Diaz talked about the Advantages of being Self-employed, If youre thinking of making a Change in your present lifestyle or if youre interested in Earning Extra Income. The highlight of Mr. Diaz presentation was Empowerment through Small Business Ownership. This was a great opportunity to make your dreams a reality. Mr. Ron Diaz, Home Based Business self-made Millionaire & Proud member of the 100 Black Men of Long Island was the host is the host of Millionaires in the Making". Mr. Diaz is also a member of the Brooklyn Chamber Of Commerce, and the Caribbean American Chamber Of Commerce and Industry through which he provided CEO and Founder, Roy Hastick Jr., humanitarian aid in the form of food and financial contributions, for victims of hurricane George, in the Eastern Caribbean in October of 1998. Ron has also shown his humanitarianism by working with our inner city youths of various organizations. He recently awarded 10 scholarships totaling $5000.00 to a group of children with the Cyber Leaders Cadet Corps Boot Camp. Mr. Diaz is committed to helping others as he continues to give sizable donations to quite a few charities in the Tri-state area.

He currently teaches a continuing education class at CUNY, has weekly sit down educational seminars in NY and has a weekly radio platform on Sunday Mornings on the WBLS Radio Gospel Show. (107.5 FM)

Mr. Diaz's main focus is Economic Empowerment - showing us how sharing information on a business opportunity can make an enormous difference in the lives of the many who have not yet been exposed to this greatly needed service, while bringing us Financial Independence. To be placed on our mailing list for upcoming events you may call us at 1.212.465.3440 or email us at RONDIAZNOW@aol.com

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