2018 IN REVIEW
JANUARY 2018
INVEST ATLANTA
/ Lonnie Saboor
Session covered opportunities and steps to access capitol and support though IA. Invest Atlanta advances Atlanta's global competitiveness by growing a strong economy, building vibrant communities, and increasing economic prosperity for all Atlantans.
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FEBRUARY 2018
SMALL BUSINESS LOANS
Qualifying for a small-business loan is easier when you’re prepared.
Whether you end up applying for an SBA loan through a bank or opt for an online small-business loan, you should be familiar with each lender’s requirements. Knowing whether you meet its criteria before you apply will save you time and frustration.
Select this link to view five steps to help you qualify for a small-business loan and secure the help you get the cash you need to grow your business.
APRIL 2018
THE EQUIFAX BREACH
/Rick Wilkins
It remains unclear whether those responsible for stealing Social Security numbers and other data on as many as 143 million Americans from big-three credit bureau Equifax intend to sell this data to identity thieves. But if ever there was a reminder that you — the consumer — are ultimately responsible for protecting your financial future, this is it.
MAY 2018
WE CID UPDATE
/Jerome Russell
Uniqueness of WE community brings a wonderful variety of businesses (commercial/ corporate, home based), non-profits, educational institutions, the Beltline, and government together in a partnership of commonalities. Services selected through the CID will benefit all these entities through improvements that support the business sector.
JULY 28, 2018
YOUTH SHARK TANK PROGRAM
/Youth Entrepreuneurs
The WEMC’s Youth Entrepreneurship Initiative is designed to coach young student entrepreneurs and teach them the basics of economics and business development, in addition to developing success-oriented attitudes of initiative, intelligent risk taking, collaboration and opportunity recognition.