| "It's like speed dating for small business loans," is how Dottie Overal, SBA Oklahoma District Director describes a new event bringing small businesses and lenders together. "The Oklahoma Small Business Lending Fair gives entrepreneurs an opportunity to meet several financial institutions in one location to find the right 'partner' for their business." SBA is partnering with SCORE to offer small businesses a chance to meet face-to-face with Oklahoma lenders to discuss financing opportunities. The Oklahoma Small Business Lending Fair will be held August 29 from 8:30 am – 1 pm in room D1870 of the Francis-Tuttle Rockwell Campus in Oklahoma City. "Our partners at the Oklahoma City Chapter of SCORE are available to help small businesses prepare for meeting with lenders," Overal said. "Just as with any first date, you want to do your best to make a lasting impression." The Oklahoma City Chapter of SCORE is supplying materials and counseling in advance of the event to prepare participants to ensure high quality, valuable and productive interactions occur. Since 1964, SCORE "Mentors to America's Small Business" has helped more than 9 million aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners through mentoring and business workshops. More than 13,000 volunteer business mentors in over 350 chapters serve their communities through entrepreneur education dedicated to the formation, growth and success of small businesses. Online registration for small businesses is available at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/small-business-borrower-lender-matchmaking-event-tickets-12373117327. For more information or for lender registration contact Cindi Carter, SBA Lender Relations Specialist, at 405/609-8018 or cindi.carter@sba.gov. Small businesses interested in SCORE services should call 405/609-8004. The Oklahoma District Office of the SBA is responsible for providing businesses with tools for enhancing and growing their businesses. It also oversees the delivery of SBA's programs throughout the states such as: - Free counseling, advice and information on starting a business through SCORE, the Oklahoma Small Business Development Centers, and the Women's Business Center. These organizations also conduct training events throughout the district.
- Financial assistance for new or existing businesses through guaranteed loans made by area bank and non-bank lenders.
- Business development assistance via the 8(a) program, available to businesses owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
- Veterans assistance through the Boots to Business program and dedicated lending programs for Veterans
For more information on any of these programs, contact the Oklahoma District office at 405/609-8000. | 
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