1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. What we do Business Counseling Services
Small Business Training Programs
Small Business Assistance Center
Community / Village Outreach Programs
Guam SBDC

5. 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

6. Our Location: UOG -Leon Guerrero SBPA Building Room 148
Guam SBDC

7. Our Network
Guam SBDC

8. Our Resources
Small Business Computers
Internet provided by:

9. Our Resources Assistive Technology Computer Station
Internet provided by:

10. More Resources
Small Business Library

11. More Online Training Go to www.pacificsbdc.com Click on
Select a course
Complete your registration
More than 20 small business courses – ALL FREE

12. Partners U.S. Small Business Administration-Guam Branch
Kenneth Lujan, Branch Manager,
; Website:
UOG Guam Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Vera Topasna, Program Manager, Ph:  
; Website:
Guam Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
Frank Crisostomo-Kaaihue, Director, Ph:  
; Website:

13. Partners Pacific Islands Microcredit Institute (PIMI)
Marie Mesa, President or Denise Hertslet, E.D., Ph:  
UOG Pacific Center for Economic Initiatives (PCEI)
Dr. Anita B. Enriquez, Executive Director, Ph:  
Guam Economic Development Authority (GEDA)
Greg Sablan, Industry Development Specialist, Ph:   ext .112
; Internet: www. investguam.com
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development (USDA RD)
Joe Diego, Area II Director, Ph:

14. Partners Guam Chamber of Commerce
David Leddy, Executive Director, Ph:
Department of Chamorro Affairs, Chamorro Village
Joseph Cameron, President or Jeffrey San Nicolas, CV General Manager, Ph:  
UOG Guam CEDDERS: Get Guam Teleworking Loan Program
Carla Torres, Program Coordinator, Ph:  

15. Partners Guam Contractors Association Bank of Guam
James Martinez, President, Ph:  
Bank of Guam
Lou Leon Guerrero, President and CEO,
DISID-Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Ben Servino, Director of DISID, Ph:
Oasis Empowerment Center for Women
Holly Rustick, Program Manager, Ph:

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. Business Counselors Jerry Crawford
Funded by SBA Small Business Jobs Act Grant
Jerry Crawford
Business Consultant
International Trade (Export/Import)
Manufacturing
Inventory Management

22. In summary We can help with: Start-Up Assistance Business Plans
Financing/Capital
Managing a Business
Business Expansion
Buying/Selling a Business

23. Contact us for an appointment TODAY:
Si Yu’os Ma’ase!
Contact us for an appointment TODAY:
PH:
FAX:
Network Director: Casey Jeszenka
Ph:
Associate Network Director: Georgette Reyes Administrative Assistant: Laurine Sablan
Ph: Ph:

24. Support Small Businesses!
Kurten Orichiro, Great Cleaning Service
Toni Tainatongo, Familia Lawn Service
Francia Reyes, FR Laundromat