# Presentation: 707921

## INDEPENDENCE

- THROUGH
- SELF-EMPLOYMENT

- Lending entrepreneurs the tools to succeed

## NMI at a glance...

- NMI is a nonprofit business development corporation serving the entire state of Nevada for more than 10 years.
- We are certified by the US Department Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).
- NMI is the only U.S. Small Business Administration Intermediary Lender of the Microloan Program in the State of Nevada.

## To enhance the economic self-sufficiency and quality of life of low to moderate-income individuals through entrepreneurial training, technical assistance and access to loans for new and expanding businesses throughout the State of Nevada.

- NMI’s Mission

## What is a Microenterprise?

- A Microenterprise is a small business which has 5 or fewer employees.

*"NMI is great! They help people and give them the little extra push they need."**	**- Daniel Lopez*

## BUSINESS TOOLS AVAILABLE

- Business Microloans
- Funding Phase
- Business training
- Business Plan Development Phase
- One-on-one technical business assistance
- Pre and Post Loan Phase

## Microloan Program

- Available to small businesses who demonstrate the ability to be successful and cannot access bank financing.
- Loans are available for startup, expansion and/or working capital needs.
- Up to $10,000 for start up and up to $35,000 for existing businesses.

## “What can they use the loan for?”

- Microloans may be used for the following:
- Equipment
- Inventory
- Supplies
- Working Capital

*""NMI has helped me financially and helped me learn what I need to know about the business end of this business.""**	**         - Yevette Watts*

## Business Training

- NMI offers training in the following areas:
- Business Feasibility
- Business Foundation
- Business Plan
- “Ask the Expert” workshops
- Financing
- Special Topics

*"NMI has not only given me financial support with the loan    but also helped me learn how to manage finance and truly understand my business."**	**	**- Linda Spivack*

## “Ask the Experts” Workshop

3rd Thursday of each month

12:00 – 4:30 pm

Location varies between Henderson and North Las Vegas

- 3rd Thursday of each month
- 12:00 – 4:30 pm
- Location varies between Henderson and North Las Vegas

- Loan Information Sessions
- 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
- 4:00-5:00pm
- @ 1600 E. Desert Inn Las Vegas

- Monthly Programs

## Programs Continued

- Business Plan Class
- 12 Week Course
- Tues. or Wed. 6:00-9:00 pm
- 1600 E. Desert Inn Rd Las Vegas
- (Next Class Begins in September 2003)

*"I have passion, I have commitment and a good work ethic but without business knowledge and skills, my dream would have remained a dream. NMI helped me turn my dream into a real business."**	**- Michelle Palmer*

## NMI can assist YOU with:

- Developing and/or Tuning-up your Business Plan
- Trouble shooting your business
- Identifying local resources for your business
- Developing/Packaging your Loan Request

## Or visit our website @ www.4microbiz.org

- Reno, Nevada 89509
- Phone: (775) 324-1812
- Fax:  (775) 324-1813

- 116 E. 7th Street, Suite 1
- Carson City, Nevada 89701
- Phone: (775) 841-1420x2
- Fax:  (702) 841-2221

- 1600 E. Desert Inn Road, Suite 203
- Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
- Phone: (702) 734-3555
- Fax:  (702) 734-3530

- Or visit our website @ _[www.4microbiz.org](http://www.4microbiz.org/)_

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## ANY QUESTIONS?