Northwestern Holds Small Business Financing Seminar
ELK RAPIDS, MICH., Sept. 9, 2005 - Northwestern Bank, the largest independent community bank in northern Michigan, is offering a free seminar on the various SBA and government-guaranteed loans available to entrepreneurs interested in purchasing or starting a small business, refinancing existing debt, new construction, expansion or new asset purchases. This seminar will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at the Riverwalk Grill from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
"How To Finance Your Small Business" will highlight the benefits of the various types of financing available and cover borrower information needed, turnaround time, and other details. Term loans, lines of credit, and working capital loans will be discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with SBA loan specialist Lori VanAntwerp.
Lori VanAntwerp is a commercial loan officer for Northwestern Bank specializing in Small Business Administration loans. With 12 years experience in commercial banking, Lori makes it easy for small businesses to find and apply for the right loan for their business.
Northwestern Bank was chartered in 1955 and is now the largest independent community bank in northern Michigan. A growing financial institution with over $600 million in assets, the bank is one of the leading mortgage, consumer, and commercial lenders in the region. Based in Traverse City, Northwestern offers complete banking, investment and trust, and employee benefit services from 23 offices throughout northern Lower Michigan.
For further information or to RSVP, call Jamie Knapp at (231) 264-5512 or e-mail jknapp@nwbank.com.