MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2008

Contact: Stacey Swank

Pinellas County Economic Development

(727) 464-7425 or sswank@pinellascounty.org

Pinellas County Small Business Lending Fair

Featuring exhibits by over 25 business lenders, this 4^th annual event offers entrepreneurs and business owners the opportunity to discuss their needs with loan officers or just browse among the many lending options available for business growth and expansion. A buffet lunch will be provided by Gulf Coast Business Finance.

Last year’s event connected more than 150 business owners with banks, community lenders and alternative lenders.  Indicative of the Small Business Lending Fair’s success, a line of credit found through the 2007 event allowed Dorosinski Campbell Design Associates to expand its business.  Sean Dorosinski asserts, “The Lending Fair was a terrific experience.  With so many lenders in one place, it was easy to shop for the option that worked best for us.”

Advanced registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Please register online at www.pced.org/calendar, or by email at businesshelp@pced.org.

Event:             Pinellas County Small Business Lending Fair

                        Hosted by Pinellas County Economic Development

                        and Gulf Coast Business Finance

Date:               Friday, August 29, 2008

Time:               12:00p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:         The EpiCenter, 13805 58^th Street N., Clearwater, FL 33760

                        Convention & Meeting Room 1-453

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