About two dozen representatives from various agencies set up shop in the Macon State College conference center, dispensing advice and resources on everything from exporting goods to securing government contracts. The summit, presented by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., also gave business owners a great opportunity to network.
Jorge Valentin-Stone of the U.S. Small Business Administration, which guarantees bank loans to small businesses, said he pointed business owners to other booths, such as the University of Georgia’s Small Business Development Center and Georgia Tech’s Procurement and Technical Assistance Center, where vital resources are available at no cost.Read more: http://www.macon.com/2010/08/18/1232399/small-business-event-draws-large.html#ixzz0wyRvnxlZ