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  1. 100 Non-Bus. Books Every Entrep. Should Read. http://bit.ly/151qJr
  2. New study: most company founders = experienced, well-educated, married with children from middle/lower class backgrounds. Kauffman.org
  3. July 16: Using Technology in Your Business. Learn to be more efficient, keep employees engaged. www.missouribusiness.net/calendar to sign up
  4. Harris Poll: 54% of Amer: ads not influential in their large purchases. Young consumers more influenced by ads. Find a way to stand out!
  5. 70% of sm. biz. anticipate moderate to significant growth in 2009 acc. to survey conducted by Constant Contact in cooperation with ASBDC.
  6. Check out Michael Katz's Blue Penquin website, download free book by entering your email address. Michael's specialty is online newsletters.
  7. Kauffman Foundation report concludes venture investing will be cut in half in coming years. Read more at www.kauffman.org.
  8. SBA Am. Recovery loans can be submitted starting 6.15. Deferred loans of up to $35K through SBA-approved lenders. www.sba.gov for more info
  9. SBA:will offer govt. guarant.loans to finance inventory for auto, rec. vehicle, boat, others under pilot program. Eff. 7/1 sba.gov
  10. Recent MOSBTDC study indicates 72 percent of entrepreneurs think online marketing most effective. Kick your website up, and start emailing.
  11. Congrats to 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year winner for Columbia Bus. Times Small Business Week -- Midwest Computech!
  12. Still time to sign up for Rep. Ike Skelton Procurement Conf. at Univ. of Central MO. 5/29, 7:30-4. Tips on govt contracting. 660.543.4402
  13. Join us for Supervisory 101 training June 9 and 10 from Missouri Small Business Development Center in Columbia. 573/882-7096 to register.
  14. SBA launches 100% loan guarantee through American Recovery Loan program. Great news for small biz. More info at www.sba.gov
  15. INC mag: FastTrac is an "ideal" way for entrepreneurs to learn. Our next starts Sept. 1. 10 weeks, $259. Enroll now! Classes fill fast!
  16. Join us for The CBT Entrepreneurial Excellence Week activities next Monday-Wed. Go to http://site.columbiabizawards.com/, register today!
  17. We're offering Supervision 101 training June 9 and 10 in Columbia. Great new offering! Sign up by calling 573/882-7096.
  18. Finishing proposals for services for small business in energy conservation and managing rising costs. More help for our clients coming soon
  19. Kauffman says we're behind in business creation. We can do better. Visit the Kauffman Foundation for the study on entrepreneurial activity.
  20. Missouri businesses can get employment for the summer through this program just announced by Gov. Nixon: http://transform.mo.gov/summerjobs/