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