SBA Guaranteed Loans for Veterans

> Recently we announced that eight lenders that participate with the U.S.Small Business Administration (SBA) New Jersey District Office are nowoffering SBA guaranteed loans at special rates for veterans.>> These special rate loans, which could save a veteran thousands ofdollars over the life of the loan, are available for veterans whocurrently own their own business or who are starting their own business.>> As part of our effort to promote these special rates for veterans, wehave scheduled a workshop for veterans on July 26th at the HammonBuilding in Somerville, NJ at which veterans can meet withrepresentatives of these lenders and discuss their financing needs.>> I am asking for your help in promoting this initiative and the workshop.Below you will find copies of the workshop flyer and the News Release.>> <> < Offer Veterans Incentives on Loans2.doc>>>> Even if your veteran clients are not in the immediate vicinity ofSomerville, they may find it beneficial to travel to the workshop tofind out about a loan being offered at discounted rates. Please notethat these special rates will begin to expire on September 30, 2006, soplease encourage your veteran entrepreneurs to attend the workshop andget the information they need to start the application process.>> Thanks for your help in supporting this initiative. As we planadditional workshops, I will keep you advised.>> Thanks>> Frank>> Frank Burke> Veterans Business Development Officer> Assistant District Director> Marketing and Outreach> U.S. Small Business Administration> Two Gateway Center - 15th Floor> Newark, New Jersey 07102> (973) 645-6049> frank.burke@sba.gov

TRICARE RESERVE SELECT

ALCON:

Attached is the Enhanced TRICARE RESERVE SELECT Implementation Policy guidance from NGB dtd 7 Jul 06.

In addition, a detailed breakdown of how to qualify your soldiers for this benefit before they start to enroll 1 Aug - 25 Nov 06.
Added to the policy are detailed instructions on how your soldiers can enroll/purchase this benefit.

This information has been distributed for widest dissemination.

For additional assistance, please contact either myself or Karen Hock,RN at (609) 562-0876.

Respectfully,
CELL: (609) 847-5318
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Attachment 1: Enchanced TRS soldier Letter.doc (application/msword)
Attachment 2: J1 TRS Implementation Guidance.pdf (application/octet-stream)
Attachment 3: TRS Policy (Final OSD Jun 2006).pdf (application/octet-stream)

C Troop Meeting Reminder

I just wanted to send out an email to remind everyone about the upcoming FRG meeting. The time has stayed the same (12 noon) however the location has changed to the Woodbury Family Assistance Center, located inside the Woodbury Armory. The center has toys, video games and most importantly AC so you won't sweat to death as you pack up goodies for your soldiers!Those of you who need directions other than what can be found on the internet, please email me and let me know.

If you need directions sooner, the address is 658 North Evergreen Avenue Woodbury NJ 08096

www.mapquest.com

Mapquest can provide very accurate directions from Delaware and the Vineland area.

On the agenda: Voting new officers, packing care packages (bring box/boxes if you have them), ideas for fundraisers, guest speaker: Cora Bryd from Ft Dix Family Programs office, questions/concerns and setting a date and time for the next meeting.


Hopefully you will all be able to make it. If you have any questions please call or email. Thanks!