Introduction to Programs at the Guam SBDC At the University of Guam School of Business & Public Administration Introduction to Programs at the Guam SBDC The University of Guam Pacific Islands Small Business Development Center Network is sponsored and partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under a Cooperative Agreement. SBA’s funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions, or services. All SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Guam SBDC
Our Mission To support the growth and economic development of the U.S. affiliated Pacific Islands in the western pacific region by providing high quality training and one-to-one confidential counseling to existing and prospective small businesses. Guam SBDC
How we got here Funded by U.S. SBA & Host Agencies PISBDCN (Guam) opened May 1995 National SBDC established July 1980 Nationwide 63 Networks, 900+ service centers Guam SBDC
What we do Business Counseling Services Small Business Training Programs Small Business Assistance Center Community / Village Outreach Programs Guam SBDC
Our Training Programs Include: INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HOW TO PREPARE A FINANCIAL PLAN QUICKBOOKS SOFTWARE TRAINING CASHFLOW BUDGET & ANALYSIS PROFIT MASTERY SERIES SMALL BUSINESS TAX REQUREMENTS HOW TO START A BUSINESS HOW TO WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN HOW TO MANAGE A BUSINESS HOW TO MARKET YOUR BUSINESS HOW TO PREPARE A MARKETING PLAN INTRODUCTION TO MICRO CREDIT Guam SBDC
Our Location: UOG -Leon Guerrero SBPA Building Room 148 Guam SBDC
Our Network www.pacificsbdc.com Guam SBDC
Our Resources Small Business Computers Internet provided by:
Our Resources Assistive Technology Computer Station Internet provided by:
More Resources Small Business Library
More Online Training Go to www.pacificsbdc.com Click on Select a course Complete your registration More than 20 small business courses – ALL FREE
Partners U.S. Small Business Administration-Guam Branch Kenneth Lujan, Branch Manager, 671-472-7277 Email: kenneth.lujan@sba.gov ; Website: www.sba.gov UOG Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) Vera Topasna, Program Manager, Ph: 671-735-2596 Email: vtopasna@guamptac.com ; Website: www.guamptac.com Guam Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) Frank Crisostomo-Kaaihue, Director, Ph: 671-475-4900 Email: frank@guamvboc.com ; Website: www.guamvboc.com
Partners Pacific Islands Microcredit Institute (PIMI) Marie Mesa, President or Denise Hertslet, E.D., Ph: 671-483-7325 Email: pimiguam@gmail.com UOG Pacific Center for Economic Initiatives (PCEI) Dr. Anita B. Enriquez, Executive Director, Ph: 671-735-2553 Email: abe@uguam.uog.edu Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA) Greg Sablan, Industry Development Specialist, Ph: 671-647-4332 ext .112 Email: rgsablan@investguam.com ; Internet: www. investguam.com U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD) Joe Diego, Area II Director, Ph: 671-300-8560 Email: joseph.diego@pb.usda.gov
Partners Guam Chamber of Commerce David Leddy, Executive Director, Ph: 671-472-6311 Email: info@guamchamber.com.gu Department of Chamorro Affairs, Chamorro Village Joseph Cameron, President or Jeffrey San Nicolas, CV General Manager, Ph: 475-0378 Email: jeffrey.sannicolas@dca.guam.gov UOG Guam CEDDERS: Get Guam Teleworking Loan Program Carla Torres, Program Coordinator, Ph: 671-735-2491 Email: carla.torres@guamcedders.org
Partners Guam Contractors Association Bank of Guam James Martinez, President, Ph: 671-647-4840 Email: www.guamcontractors.org Bank of Guam Lou Leon Guerrero, President and CEO, 671-472-5300 www.bankofguam.com DISID-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Ben Servino, Director of DISID, Ph: 671-475-5744 Email: benito.servino@disid.guam.gov Oasis Empowerment Center for Women Holly Rustick, Program Manager, Ph: 671-646-4601 Email: holly.rustick@elimpacific.net
SBA Loan Guarantee Programs SBA works in partnership with local commercial banks - preferred lending partners – to offer: SBA Express SBA Small Loan Advantage SBA Patriot Express Regular SBA 7(a) Program Loans CDC/504 Loan Program
SBA Preferred Banking Partners ANZ Bank of Guam Bank of Hawaii BankPacific Coast 360 Federal Credit Union Community First Federal Credit Union First Hawaiian Bank
Other Loan Programs PIMI: Microcredit Loan Program GEDA: Microloan Program, Agriculture, Guarantee Loan Program PIDB: Development Loan Programs USDA: Guarantee Loan Programs USDA FSA: Agriculture, Aquaculture, Value-Added Businesses-Operating Capital, Youth, Farm Ownership GGT: Disability Business Loan Program
Funding Programs Guam Soup Stock: Grass Roots Community-funded business micro-grants DVR: Federal Funds for small business start-up for people with disabilities U.S. Veterans Affairs: Federal Funds for small business start-up for Veterans with disabilities GOAL-AT Loan Program: Assistive Equipment and Devices for people with disabilities
Certified Business Counselors Denise Mendiola Hertslet Certified Senior Business Counselor Bank of Guam Women In Business Program Coordinator Microcredit Training Coordinator Fred Granillo Certified Business Counselor Guam SBDC Training Coordinator
Business Counselors Jerry Crawford Funded by SBA Small Business Jobs Act Grant Jerry Crawford Business Consultant International Trade (Export/Import) Manufacturing Inventory Management
In summary We can help with: Start-Up Assistance Business Plans Financing/Capital Managing a Business Business Expansion Buying/Selling a Business
Contact us for an appointment TODAY: Si Yu’os Ma’ase! Contact us for an appointment TODAY: PH: 671-735-2590 FAX: 671-734-2002 www.pacificsbdc.com Network Director: Casey Jeszenka Ph: 671-735-2593 Email: casey@pacificsbdc.com Associate Network Director: Georgette Reyes Administrative Assistant: Laurine Sablan Ph: 671-735-2591 Ph: 671-735-2590 Email: g.reyes@pacificsbdc.com Email: laurine@pacificsbdc.com
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