Description

We will review the products and services that the SBA provides to people starting a business, and to owners of established businesses. Some of the specific topics that we will be discussing are:
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• An overview of SBA products & services 

• The SBA loan program & how it works 

• How to navigate the SBA website

• SBA resource links

• SBA training links & opportunities

• Upcoming SBA educational webinars

Carole is the lead economic development specialist for the SBA's Illinois district office. Carole is a project manager for the SBA's funded resource partners including the 5 SCORE chapters in Illinois. Previously to working at the SBA, Carole worked in the banking industry as an auditor and underwrote SBA Guaranteed Loans. Carole graduated with honors from the University of Illinois Chicago with a degree in accounting. Carole is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Certified Government Financial Manager