Orange Business Expo - June 10, 2009

The 2009 Orange Business Expo scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2009 is Sold-Out and will be hosted at the Yale West Campus, 137-141 Frontage Road, Orange, CT.    Curious about the facility?  Take this opportunity to visit the brand new Yale University West Campus, meet and greet our sponsors and network with peers, your potential customers & the competition.  This year's projected attendance is 500+ Visitors.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM 

Gold Sponsor	Silver Sponsor
Orange Economic Development Commission
Bronze Sponsor
Broker's Tour Sponsor

View - 2009 Expo Floor Plan

SBA Loan Program Available to Small Business

About the ARC Loan Program

ARC loans can be used to make payments of principal and interest, in full or in part, on one or more existing, qualifying small business loans for up to six months. ARC loans provide an immediate infusion of capital to small businesses to assist with making payments of principal and interest on existing debt.  These loans allow borrowers to redirect cash flow from making loan payments to investing in their businesses, to help sustain the business and retain jobs.  For example, making loan payments on existing loans with proceeds from an ARC loan can allow a business to focus more funds on core operations, such as buying inventory or making payroll.

ARC loans are interest-free to the borrower, carry a 100 percent guaranty from the SBA to the lender, and require no fees paid to SBA.  Loan proceeds are provided over a six-month period and repayment of the ARC loan principal is deferred for 12 months after the last disbursement of the proceeds.  Repayment can extend up to five years.

The best candidates for ARC loans are small businesses that in the past were profitable but are currently struggling, yet have been making loan payments or are just beginning to miss loan payments due to financial hardship. 

ARC loans are made by commercial lenders who are SBA participants. The SBA will pay these banks a monthly interest rate throughout the term of the loan.  Lenders can find more information here. Non-SBA lenders can easily become SBA participants by working with their nearest SBA district office. Businesses interested in applying for an ARC loan should first contact their current lender. 

ARC loans will be offered by some SBA lenders for as long as funding is available or until September 30, 2010, whichever comes first. 

For additional information follow the following links:
* ARC Loan Eligibility
* Applying for an ARC Loan
* Learn How SBA Can Help

Orange Marketing Program

The June Edition of the "Orange Has Appeal - Dine, Shop Enjoy" Campaign has been completed and will be advertised in the New Haven Register on Sunday, June 7, 2009.  We received Advertisements from the following Orange businesses.

1. Chip's
2. Galvin Pools
3. Inova Federal Credit Union
4. Liquid Venue
5. Nerds To Go
6. Orange Ale House
7. Orange Fence & Supply Co. Inc.
8. Orange Hills Country Club
9. Reno's Pizzeria and Family Restaurant

Production & Design was completed by Michele Collins Associates.   

2009 Advertising Rates: 
* 2"x 2" ad boxes are $85.00 each
* 2"x 4" = $170
* 2"x 6" or 6"x 2" = $255
* 4"x 4" = $340
* 4"x 6" = $510
* 6"x 6" = $765

This high visibility campaign will next run on Sunday July 5, 2009.  If you wish to participate in this program you are encouraged to contact the OEDC immediately, as advertisement space is limited and going quickly.  This is a great way for Orange businesses to showcase their company on a dedicated page that encourages traffic to our wonderful Town. You can feature your business in 4-color for as little as $85.00 per advertisement.  The campaign runs each month through March 2010.  Space is limited and sizes are available on a first come basis, so don't delay. 

To participate or simply inquire about the availability of advertisement space please contact Paul or Annemarie at (203) 891-1045.