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PULASKI – Owners of small and rural businesses and minority and women business owners are invited to learn about available resources over lunch at a workshop presented by the Business Enterprise Resource Office, the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Small Business Administration and Martin Methodist College on October 26 in Pulaski. Lunch will be followed by a workshop on the Community Express Loan Program, with loans from $5,000 to $25,000.

The workshop and lunch are free, but registration is required by October 23. To register or for more information, contact the Giles County Chamber of Commerce at (931) 363-3789 or director@gilescountychamber.com. The workshop is hosted by the Giles County Chamber of Commerce, and lunch is sponsored by Martin Methodist College.

• WHO: Owners of small and rural businesses and minority and women business owners- new and existing.
• WHAT: Two part workshop exploring resources, including state programs and services available to small business owners.
• WHEN: Small Business Resource Workshop: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Community Express Loans Workshop: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 26, 2007
• WHERE: First National Bank 206 South First St. Pulaski, TN 38478
• COST: There is no cost, but registration is required. Call (931) 363-3789 or e-mail director@gilescountychamber.com by October 23 to register.
• DIRECTIONS: From I-65 (North or South) Take Exit 22 for US-31A toward Pulaski/Lawrenceburg. Go approximately 11 miles and turn right on North 1st Street, US-31. The bank is less than a mile after the turn.