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THIS IS LARRY MANKIN FROM THE SALT LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WITH YOUR METRO BUSINESS REPORT.
The Utah Microenterprise Loan Fund is holding an orientation on how small business entrepreneurs, especially those who are socially or economically disadvantaged, can obtain small business loans of up to $10,000. The orientation is tomorrow, July 17, at 9:30 a.m. Call 269-8408 to register.
Because of Tropical Storm Allison, the American Red Cross’s funds have reached critically low levels. Donations can be made at www.redcross.org .
Columbia College will be holding an Emergency Preparedness seminar for businesses this Wednesday, July 18th, at 2:00 p.m. The seminar includes earthquake, flood, and fire preparedness to help ensure your employees’ safety in case of a disaster on the job. Call Columbia College for more information at 972-6898.
Here’s an Olympic business fact: Before the Olympics only 15 percent of Sydney residents thought the transportation system could cope with the Olympics. But during the Olympics in Sydney, only 11 percent of residents experienced any delays in traveling. Of those who did have delays, less than 5 percent had delays longer than half an hour.
Networking is the staple of successful business. In addition to providing forums for networking, such as the Chamber’s popular Business After Hours, the Chamber also has seminars on how to network. The next seminar, Networking Without Limits, is tomorrow, July 17th at 8:30 a.m. at the Chamber. To register call 328-5097 or see us on the web at saltlakechamber.org.
THIS IS LARRY MANKIN FOR KSL NEWSRADIO 1160.
