New SBA corporate link designed to boost small business

The corporations — with a combined purchasing power of more than $300 billion — can peruse the profiles of small businesses who register online and determine which ideas or products might be worthy of their investment dollars.

For small businesses hoping to get their products noticed by larger companies with financial clout, the U.S. Small Business Administration recently unveiled its Supplier Connection http://www.supplier-connection.net/ .

Created by the IBM Foundation as part of the Obama administration’s American Supplier Initiative, the initiative is a public-private partnership involving 15 corporations designed to give entrepreneurs access to more than $300 billion in financing opportunities.

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The Montana offices of the SBA http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3126 offers information on small business loans, grants, bonds and other financial assistance. Find out which method of financing is right for you!
Learn More about Small Business Loans, Grants, Bonds & Other Financial Assistance

While SBA does not make loans directly, you can find a local lender who can help you with your loan application. You may also speak directly with a local SBA representative by calling 406-441-1081.

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