Please make reservations for these events by following the RSVP instructions shown after each individually listed Session, as soon as they are available.  Reservations by Monday, May 3.

Monday May 10, 2010

SESSION 1:  Salute to Small Business Lenders & Hall-of-Fame Kick-Off Networking Breakfast
Join us in expressing appreciation to the financial institutions that support small business in our community. 

Time:  7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Place:  The Crowne Plaza St. Louis - Clayton
7750 Carondelet Ave., Clayton, MO 63105
Cost:   $25, Parking ___ (TBD)
Sponsor:  Small Business Administration
RSVP:  Online Registration

SESSION 2:  Access to Capital in the Minority Community
In light of the recent FDIC finding that St. Louis minorities are under-banked, panelists will share approaches and remedies to the challenges facing minority entrepreneurs accessing business capital. The relationship between credit scoring and bankability will be discussed and credit building strategies outlined. 

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Place: Justine Petersen
1023 North Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63106
Parking and entrance in back of building
Cost: FREE
Sponsor: Justine Petersen
RSVP:

SESSION 3:  NAWBO Happy Hour to Honor the Women Winners
Network with women business owners.  Enjoy an evening of food and fun as we honor NAWBO's Partner and Member of the Year.

Time:  5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Place:  Five Bistro
5100 Daggett Avenue, St. Louis, MO   63110
Cost:  $30
Sponsor:  NAWBO - St. Louis
RSVP:  Online Reservations   or 314-954-8344