THE SBA ADVANTAGE

The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer a workshop on the various programs and services available to prospective and current entrepreneurs in need of assistance in starting or expanding their businesses.

The workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Fall River Chamber of Commerce, 200 Pocasset St., Fall River. General information will be provided on the following programs: SCORE, counselors to America’s small businesses; Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network; BICs, business-resource centers; SBA guaranty loan programs; government-contracting opportunities; and disaster assistance.

This event is free, but registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Jay Pateakos at (508) 676-8226.