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Show THE SAN JUAN RECORD Wednesdays April 5, 1989 - Page 4 fiBBS!, UPDATE For additional information call IMPACT Business Development 1 or call the Center, (801) Southeastern Utah Association of 4 Local Governments, (801) 328-818- 637-544- The fifth in a series dealing with financial and other business assistance to entrepreneurs in Southeastern Utah. Utah launches rural development action After eight months of study, U tah is ready to tackle the problems of the impact of new technologies, global competition, entrepreneur-ism- , capital, and infrastructure to the states four rural districts. A pilot project will help structure a framework for new opportunities in rural Utah. The new program resulted from a recent study completed by SRI International for the Western Governors Association, which diagnosed state rural development problems and launched a pilot program involving several rural states. Governor Norm Bangerter volunteered Utah as a site for one of the pilot projects. two-yea- r Task force to be named The rural development strategy, operating through Utah Small Cities Inc., will utilize five rural task and forces of at least districts. The task forces have been identified as 1), Value Added, 2) Capital Formation, 3) Infrastructure, 4) Entrepreneurism, and 5) Leadership and Image. five-count- y six-coun- ty Regional matching funds Since 1985 the Utah Division of Business and Economic Development has been providing funds on a matching basis to Utahs regional economic development districts to support economic development projects that have a regional impact. This program is currently administered by Utah Small Cities Inc., and is funded with $100,000 The during fiscal year 1988-89- . program has served as a strong unifying force in some areas and has produced commendable results. During the next fiscal year, each region will develop its own pilot projects using regional matching funds. Where credit is due These days, everyone is interested in hard facts about what small businesses are up against when looking for capital. A research study Where Credit is Due: a Study of Small Business Access to Capital based on a survey of over 200 small businesses and 36 bank lending officers revealed gaps. While private banks and public lending programs do make loans to small businesses, gaps exist in the area of small loans and loans to young firms and minority-owne- d businesses. More than one-fift- h of the businesses surveyed did not have access to credit from private lenders. For more information on the report, contact the Southeastern Utah Association of Local Governments, Moab office, Impact business development center Institute for Manpower Program Analysis Consultation and Training Inc. is a private business consulting company under contract with the Department of Commerce to provide The management assistance to minority business entrepreneurs in Utah. Although the firm operates in the Salt Lake City metro area, its manager, Andrew Gallegos, explains that any minority business that wants to meet with consultants in Salt Lake can receive the same services. IMPACT has a full-tim- e staff of experienced business consultants who work with business clients for a small fee. The Department of Commerce 259-228- 5. Small Business Administration 8(a) loan programs, contact Jose Royball, (801) 524-320- 6. Export assistance for U.S. exporters firms Small and medium-size- d who have limited resources to penetrate foreign markets can receive help from the Salt Lake District Office of the U.S. & Foreign Commercial Service. The office provides assistance in how to do international business to the point of finding foreign buyers for a companys services. Trade Specialist Stan Rees works with businesses in rural communities. Call Rees at The Small Business Administration gives managers of small businesses counseling and training on how to do business in international markets, as well as exporting and importing procedures. Contact Steve Price at The states arm of international trade promotes and stimulates Utah businesses in selling their products and service abroad and helps recruit foreign investment to Utah. The International Marketing Division recently opened trade offices in Japan, Taiwan and Korea. Potential Utah exporters should contact Osamu Hoshino, Forty years ago this week Helen Clair Redd of Monticello, a coed at the University of Utah, was elected vice president of Chi Omega Sorority. Mrs. Rachel Perkins Lyman visited in Blanding. She came to welcome Leonard Keith Jones, son of Keith and Mer-lywho was bom at the n, county hospital. Mrs. Milt Nielson of Monticello entertained youngsters at a birthday party in honor of her daughter, Kathryn. Doris Black was spending a few days in Monticello, having come from Salt Lake City for Colorado West biathlon April 16 The first annual Colorado West Biathlon will be held in Grand Junction on Sunday, April 16, with registration at Crossroads Health and Fitness from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The race will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and will include a 10K run and 30K bike course. All entrants are eligible for prizes. All participants also will receive a commemorative free caps and special value coupons in their regisT-shi- rt, tration packet. Nevada is corrugated by 128 mountain ranges, says National Geographic. For additional information call the Cycle Center in Grand Junction at 303-242-925- 3. contracts with the minority firm to help with bid preparation, cost estimating, and contract quantity take-off- s for small construction negotiations contractors. Gallegos said his group helps to secure contracts, certification, licensing, insurance, and even blueprint reading. Loan packaging, funding sources, business plan preparation and marketing activities complete the scope of the minority business development center. The company works with the Small Business Administration 8(a) loan programs earmarked specifically for minority small businesses. 90 South Main Street Moab, Utah 84532 EYEGLASSES or (801) For more information on the business Dr. B.A. Broughton OPTOMETRIST Telephone: spring vacation. 259-584- 6 AND CONTACT LENSES Office Hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon Closed Thursday Medicaid Accepted Test drive a Chevrolet pickup and receive a Chevy Rocky Mountain Hat Offer good as long as hats last Limited supply on hand The top five songs were: Always True to You Darlin in my Fashion; Aintcha Tired of Making me Blue?; Cool Water; Hang the Key on the Bunk-housDoor; and, Lady of Spain. Special Sunday dinner at the Out West Cafe in Monticello was $1.25. e Twenty-fiv- e years ago this week Gladys Wilson of Monticello won a new TV set Montgomery Wards grand opening in Moab. Restoration work, including painting and sandblasting, was almost finished on the big-- 4 tractor by the Chamber of Commerce prior to placement in Monticello City Park. Individual high series on the Hits and Mrs. Bowling Team were: Eddie Boyle, 598; and, Annie Broderick, 454. It was reported that the greater Aneth oil field still had a 20 to 30 year production life. Annette Jameson of Monticello was assistant director in Weber State Colleges Arena Theatre production of George Bernard Shaws Arms and the Man. A new business opened in Monticello called Canyonland Saw Sharpening. It was owned by Leonard Howe. Lawrence of Arabia was playing at the Little Theatre in during Monticello. Campbells tomato soup was selling 8 cans for $1 at Mon. ticello Merc. |