Reno-based Great Basin Federal Credit Unions Small Business Workshop Helps Business Owners with Start-ups and Existing Businesses
As the economy recovers from the recession, business owners in Washoe County seek new opportunities to help their businesses grow and thrive.� To help these business owners, Reno-based Great Basin Federal Credit Union recently hosted a complimentary Small Business Workshop at its main branch.� Great Basin FCU was thrilled with the overwhelming interest from members and the community to attend the workshop. Nearly 30 business owners and budding entrepreneurs were in attendance. Speakers included Jennifer Denoo, chief operations officer at Great Basin in charge of the business loan program, as well as David Leonard from the Small Business Administration of Northern Nevada.
David Leonard of the Reno branch of the SBA discussed the various SBA loan types and special programs available to business owners. "Many folks are not aware of the incredible counseling and outreach centers available right here in our area. From SCORE to the Nevada Small business Development Center to special programs for veterans, there really is a lot of assistance out there available to help our local businesses succeed," states Leonard.
Several attendees were excited to learn about the specialty programs they qualify for. "I had no idea that I qualified for several categories to which I can apply," stated one attendee. "I wasnt aware of the HUB Zones prior to the workshop. Im also glad to know my credit union offers SBA loans," mentioned another.
"So many of our own members came to learn about the vast amount of resources available to them and their businesses," Denoo said. "We really want them to know we are here to be their partner in business. They dont have to figure this all out on their own. Big or small, established or just in the planning phase we can help them navigate and succeed."
Businesses interested in obtaining financing can contact Great Basin Federal Credit Union at 775-333-4228 or visit
www.greatbasin.org. Member business loans are offered including: business lines of credit, business real estate loans, asset acquisition loans and debt refinances.
About Great Basin Federal Credit Union: Great Basin FCU was established in 1951 as a 50-member credit union open to employees of the Reno-Bell Phone Company. In the past 62 years, Great Basin Federal Credit Union has grown to more than 16,500 members and more than $125 million in assets. Membership is open to anyone living or working in Washoe County. Great Basin Federal Credit Union is committed to forming loyal relationships with all of its members while providing sound financial education. For more information, please visit us at
www.greatbasin.org, or call 775.333.4228.
PHOTO:� L-R: Marcy and Emilya mother-daughter team from Reno looking to start their own businesswith Great Basin FCU COO Jennifer Denoo and SBA Reno Branch Manager David Leonard
Reno-based Great Basin Federal Credit Unions Small Business Workshop Helps Business Owners with Start-ups and Existing Businesses
As the economy recovers from the recession, business owners in Washoe County seek new opportunities to help their businesses grow and thrive.� To help these business owners, Reno-based Great Basin Federal Credit Union recently hosted a complimentary Small Business Workshop at its main branch.� Great Basin FCU was thrilled with the overwhelming interest from members and the community to attend the workshop. Nearly 30 business owners and budding entrepreneurs were in attendance. Speakers included Jennifer Denoo, chief operations officer at Great Basin in charge of the business loan program, as well as David Leonard from the Small Business Administration of Northern Nevada.
David Leonard of the Reno branch of the SBA discussed the various SBA loan types and special programs available to business owners. "Many folks are not aware of the incredible counseling and outreach centers available right here in our area. From SCORE to the Nevada Small business Development Center to special programs for veterans, there really is a lot of assistance out there available to help our local businesses succeed," states Leonard.
Several attendees were excited to learn about the specialty programs they qualify for. "I had no idea that I qualified for several categories to which I can apply," stated one attendee. "I wasnt aware of the HUB Zones prior to the workshop. Im also glad to know my credit union offers SBA loans," mentioned another.
"So many of our own members came to learn about the vast amount of resources available to them and their businesses," Denoo said. "We really want them to know we are here to be their partner in business. They dont have to figure this all out on their own. Big or small, established or just in the planning phase we can help them navigate and succeed."
Businesses interested in obtaining financing can contact Great Basin Federal Credit Union at 775-333-4228 or visit www.greatbasin.org. Member business loans are offered including: business lines of credit, business real estate loans, asset acquisition loans and debt refinances.
About Great Basin Federal Credit Union: Great Basin FCU was established in 1951 as a 50-member credit union open to employees of the Reno-Bell Phone Company. In the past 62 years, Great Basin Federal Credit Union has grown to more than 16,500 members and more than $125 million in assets. Membership is open to anyone living or working in Washoe County. Great Basin Federal Credit Union is committed to forming loyal relationships with all of its members while providing sound financial education. For more information, please visit us at www.greatbasin.org, or call 775.333.4228.
PHOTO:� L-R: Marcy and Emilya mother-daughter team from Reno looking to start their own businesswith Great Basin FCU COO Jennifer Denoo and SBA Reno Branch Manager David Leonard