Programs, Events and Dates
SBA 504 Loan Refinancing For Eligible Small Business Assets Under the Jobs Act
Under the Small Business Jobs Act, the SBA will implement a temporary program-authorized until Sept. 27, 2012-allowing small businesses to refinance eligible fixed assets in its 504 program without requirement of an expansion, as is the case with typical 504 loans. This program will provide small businesses the opportunity to lock in long-term, stable financing, as well as protect jobs. To learn more about this loan, view the PDF.
SBA 504 Temporary Debt Refinance Program is now User Friendly!
In mid-October, SBA published final regulations for the 504 debt financing program that will be in effect for loans approved through September 27, 2012. Taking into account these final policy revisions, the 504 debt refinancing program now provides the opportunity to refinance existing qualified real estate or equipment debt and to provide additional financing for working capital, building improvements and equipment purchases. The final loan amount must be collateralized with fixed assets at no greater than a 90% loan/value. To read the entire article, view this PDF. The 504 debt refinance checklist and eligibility rules can be found at this website.
SAVE THE DATE!!
February 2012 Community Outreach Calendar For February
March 12, 2012 Wyandot County Economic Development Bi-Monthly Meeting
March 19-28, 2012 Trade Mission To Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand
March 22, 2012 Xavier/SODEC 6th Annual International Trade
Conference Market Watch
April 14-24, 2012 Trade Mission To Brazil, Chile, and Colombia
May 2-4, 2012 Fabtech Mexico, AWS Weldmex, and
Meltalform Mexico
May 15-17, 2012 Agritech Israel 2012
Other International Events
Outreach Community Calendar For February-
Click here to see what's going on in Wyandot County.
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Wyandot County Office Of Economic Development Bi-Monthly Meeting-The next meeting will be held March 12, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in the training room on the second floor of Vaughn Industries: 1201 East Findlay Street, Carey, Ohio 43316. Wyandot County Office of Economic Development meetings are scheduled for the second Monday of every other month. A complete list of all 2012 meetings are listed under
WCOED-meeting dates.
A trade mission to Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand/March 19-28, 2012 with scheduled one-on-one business appointments and country-specific business briefings and events. Mission details forthcoming! Interested parties may contact Pat Perrin.
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Xavier/SODE 6th Annual International Trade Conference Market Watch/March 22, 2012 - The Xavier/SODEC 6th Annual International Trade Conference Market Watch: Brazil, China, South Korea & Vietnam will be held at Xavier University,Cintas Center in Cincinnati from 7:00am-5:00pm. More details coming soon.
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Trade Mission To Brazil, Chile, and Columbia/April 14-24, 2012 - A multi-sector trade mission to Brazil, Chile, and Colombia to assist for small- to medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes region with exporting products and services to these rapidly growing markets, with an additional sub-focus on the water industry. Contact Emily Tucker or click here for more information
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Febtech Mexico, AWS Weldmex, and Metalform Mexico/May 2-4, 2012 - Fabtech Mexico, AWS Weldmex, and Metalform Mexico, three co-located shows with more than 300 exhibiting companies and 9000 attendees, will take place at the Centro Banamex convention center in Mexico City. Contact Chuck Cross at (410) 252-1322 for more information.
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NEW! Agritech Israel 2012/May 15-17, 2012 - Agritech Israel 2012, the 18th International Agricultural Technology Exhibition, is one of the world's most important exhibitions in the field of agricultural technologies. The exhibition will be held at the Israel Trade Fairs and Convention Center in Tel Aviv. Contact Peroline Moran for more information.
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Other International Events
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA's activities give food companies the opportunity to meet and build relationships with overseas buyers looking to import high-quality products. A full list of all activities can be seen here.
The U.S. Department of Commerce conducts numerous webinars and local seminars on various topics and industries, in addition to trade missions and trade shows around the world.
Please click here for events of interest in Ohio.
For a comprehensive list of U.S. Department of Commerce trade missions, please click here.
For a comprehensive list of U.S. Department of Commerce webinars, please click here.
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