# Presentation: 694244

## Local Resources and Programs for Business Success

- The SBA Advantage

## The SBA Advantage

- Millions of entrepreneurs use SBA resources and programs to:
- Start or grow a business
- Effectively compete in the marketplace
***Have you explored your Small Business Advantage?***

## A Nationwide Network

- The SBA and its partners provide business counseling and training at locations across the country.
- Local Resources (eastern 1/3 of Kansas and western 1⁄2 of Missouri) are shown on the following slides.

## SCORE – Counselors to America’s Small Business

- SCORE is a group of retired and active executives and business owners who volunteer their time to counsel individuals in the formation, growth and success of small businesses.
- Kansas City, Missouri Chapter 19(816) 235-6675
- Topeka, Kansas Chapter 342(785) 231-1010, ext. 1305
- Springfield/Joplin, MO Chapter #61(417) 890-8501, ext. 218
- Lake of the Ozarks Chapter #493(573) 346-2644
- Or nationwide at www.score.org

## Small Business Development Centers

- 	SBDCs are a cooperative effort of the private sector, the educational community and federal, state and local governments.  The SBDCs enhance economic development by providing small businesses with management and technical assistance.

## Kansas SBDCs

- State Office
- 	Topeka, KS:  (785) 296-6514
- Johnson County Community College,
- 	Overland Park, KS:  (913) 469-3878
- Pittsburg State University
- 	Pittsburg, KS:  (620) 235-4920
- University of Kansas
- 	Lawrence, KS: (785) 843-8844
- Washburn University
- 	Topeka, KS: (785) 234-3235

## Missouri SBDCs

- State Office
- 	Columbia, MO: (573) 884-1555
- University of Central Missouri
- 	Warrensburg, MO:   (660) 543-4402
- Northwest Missouri State University
- 	Maryville, MO:   (660) 562-1701
- University of Missouri
- Kansas City, MO:   (816) 235-6063

## Missouri Southern State University
	Joplin, MO:   (417) 625-9313

Missouri State University, 
	Springfield, MO:   (417) 836-5685

West Plains satellite of Missouri State University 
	West Plains, MO:   (417) 255-7966

- Missouri Southern State University
- 	Joplin, MO:   (417) 625-9313
- Missouri State University,
- 	Springfield, MO:   (417) 836-5685
- West Plains satellite of Missouri State University
- 	West Plains, MO:   (417) 255-7966

## Women’s Business Centers

- 	WBCs operate with the mission to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the world of business.
- Kansas Women’s Business Center, Overland Park, KS:  (913) 492-5922
- Missouri Women’s Business Center, Kansas City, MO:  (816) 235-6146

## Business Resource Center

- 	Business Resource Center is operated by SCORE and provides a reference library (with over 100 sample business plans), one-on-one counseling, a computer lab with business software, and a range of services to help companies succeed, from the planning stages through expansion.
- 	Kansas City, MO:  (816) 235-6675

## Training and Free Services

- SCORE, SBDCs and WBCs all offer training seminars on a variety of topics (there is a nominal fee charged for some seminars).
- The counseling services of these organizations is free to the public.
- SBA strives to address the needs of those underserved in the marketplace, including:  women, veterans, native Americans, young entrepreneurs, rural and low-to-moderate income residents

- SBA website:
** ****http://www.sba.gov/services/training/onlinecourses/index.html**

## Financing

- SBA is primarily a guarantor of loans made by lenders
- SBA does not offer grants to start or grow small businesses
- SBA loans may not be used to provide 100% financing for a project
- Financing options include:  micro-loans, small business loans, loans for land and buildings, surety bonds for small and minority construction contractors, venture capital investing, export assistance, disaster assistance.
- SCORE, SBDC and WBC counselors can answer most questions regarding SBA financial assistance programs
- See _[http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/index.html](http://www.sba.gov/services/financialassistance/index.html)_
- 	**Contact**
- Email:  kansascity_do@sba.gov or
- Kansas City District Office:  (816) 426-4900
- Springfield, MO Branch Office:  (417) 890-8501
***See other training presentations for further discussion of the loan guarantee programs***

## Business Development

- Mentor/Protégé Program
- Programs for women, disadvantaged individuals, service-disabled veterans and others
- Assistance to businesses located in disadvantaged areas competing for government contracts
- The Small Disadvantaged Business Certification program
- Management and/or technical assistance
***See other training presentations for further discussion of the business development programs***

## Disaster Recovery

- The SBA’s Disaster Assistance Program is the primary federal program providing disaster loan assistance to homeowners, renters and businesses following disasters.
- Low-interest loans may be used to:  restore primary residences, repair or replace uninsured personal property, recover from economic injury.
- www.sba.gov/services/disasterassistance
- Customer service:  1-800-659-2955
- 	from 8AM to 9PM(EST), Mon – Fri
- Email:  _[disastercustomerservice@sba.gov](mailto:disastercustomerservice@sba.gov)_.

## Further Questions

- _[www.kcsourcelink.com](http://www.kcsourcelink.com/)__ (125 nonprofit resources for business counseling services)_
- www.sba.gov/services
- www.business.gov (compliance information, forms, government agency contacts)
- SCORE Business Resource Center, Kansas City, Missouri:  (816) 235-6675
- Kansas City District Office
- 	Kansas City, Missouri:  (816) 426-4900
- Springfield Branch Office
- 	Springfield, Missouri:   (417) 890-8501

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