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Show I SBA triples loans to women entrepreneurs You filled in your name. Quit while youre ahead. The US. StnaU gram also licensed three venture capital compaBuslncaa Administration (SBA) has nearly tripled both the number nies In 1998, the first to base their and dollar value of approved loans, Investment strategies on helping to women entrepreneurs since FY women-owne-d V companies. So fat; i p 1992, SBA Administrator Alda the three companies have invested Vr ' in almost thirty women-owne- d or Alvarez announced today In cels. i businesses. ebration of National Womens HisIn federal procurement, SBA Is tory Month. Since FY 1992, SBA has backed working to Increase government more than 09,440 loans amounting contracting opportunities for d women business owners. Tb achieve to $10.7 billion for small businesses. In FY 1999 alone, this, the SBAhas sighed agreements the SBA backed 10,244 loans worth with 10 federal agendes. In FY 1998 d small d small businesses re$1.9 billion to r i ceived more than $4 billion in fedbusinesses. r n" y r In commemoration of National eral contract dollars. ' . .' r ; ' In addition, the SBA administers Womens History Month, Adminis,, ' trator Alvarez underscored the role the Womens Business Center Proof women as an Important force: gram, a unique part"Women play a huge economic culnership providing business and This orange citrus bail has nourishment assistance to women. Eighty tural and social role in every part nationwide centers located at Women are life. the is American provide A round orb of nourishment a waits human fingers to peel away the conforefront of change and progress in longterm training; counseling; networking and mentoring to potential this country tainment siding to. reveal juicy sections ready to be consumed by. hungry mouths. Each section, a self contained edible portion can be shared with Today there are 9.1 million and existing entrepreneurs with womcn-ownc-d businesses In the special emphasis on socially and fruit others that enjoy this fragrant, sweet UA, representingncaify 40 percent economically disadvantaged of all businesses. They emplqy 27.5 women. Last yeai; the womens busimillion people and generate more ness centers served more than than $3.6 trillion In sales. Women 14,000 clients. The SBA also has the Online are starting new firms at twice the Womens Business Center; a free rate of all other businesses. Addressing the special needs of interactive Mlfeb site offering inforHie official return of spring to the northern hemisphere on Monday women business owners Is essen- mation on best business practices, March 20 at 12:35 a.m. MST (Sunday March 19 at 11:35 p.m. PST). tial to our national economy said management techniques, networkKnown as the vernal or March equinox, the arrival of spring In the Administrator Alvarez. "The SBA ing counseling, industry news and northern hemisphere marks the moment when the Sun passes northImpacts the growth and expansion research, and other useful infonnar ward through the celestial equator The celestial equator is an Imagd of small businesses tlon to women who want to start or inary line in space above the Earth's equator more than it ever has before. grow a business. It is available in The next such event, know as the autumnal or September equinox, will occur when the Sun passes southward through the celestial equaThrough financial, technical and English, Spanish, and Russian. Hie management assistance, the U.S. Yifeb site receives almost two miltor next Septber 22, marking the start of fell In the northern Small Business Administration is lion hits per month. It was mendoing more than ever to help level tioned as one of the best sources for There are two times a year when the Sun is furthest from the sky's the playing field for women entre- information on services available equator One Is at the start of our summei; when it's furthest north, and the other is at the start of our winter when its farthest south. These preneurs who still face unique ob- to women entrepreneurs in Fbrbes stacles in the world of business. Magazine February issue in which events sreknowss the June and December solstices. In addition to 7(a) and 504 loan the SBA Wfeb site was Included in programs, the SBA also offers the the magazine's Best of the Web" MIcroLoan Program for small list start-u- p SBA Is moving forward to assist businesses. Since It began, the program has provided $88.7 more women in business groups. million In loans, with women entre- SBAhas signed formal partnership shlrts and sweatshirts that are be--.. Todays world is filled with so busi41 15 with more than comagreements leading preneurs receiving lng kept for "sentimental rear many complications. People ness and professional womens or- plain of not having enough time in sons? Get rid of them! percent of that amount 3. Reduces expenses. Brown Under the Loan the day most of us try to combine ganizations to reach women more effectively with in- a successful career with a fulfilltlon Program, launched in 1994, bag lunches at least three times women have received more than formation about SBA programs. per week. That can save approxiing relationship with family and $117 million worth of loans. The The organizations represent more frlenda. But still have the time to . mately 260 hours per year and $936 per years (based on $6 per program helps guide applicants, than two million women and indude deal with grocery shopping, pay- .. loan the a not following: meal). application process through keeping bills, traffic, people The National Association of ing their word, laundry lines in the and them before they 4. Fbr one day practice silence, Women Business Owners maILu the Hat could go on and on. fast, or go without the car One will apply at the bank. The National Federation of Wouldnt it be great if life was In FY 1999, SBAs Small Busibe surprised how things will come ness Investment Company Program Black Wbmen Business Owners Into perspective. simple and convmiient? Business and Professional invested $55 million in women-owne- d 5. Reduce some of lifes comWebsters defines "simplify as small businesses. Hie pro- - WuneitfJSA "to make simple or simpler. plicated chores like cooking every National Association of Ffemale to reduce to basic essentials: day Cook enough for leftovers. ' Executives to diminish in scope or comWomen's fellow Pages that conveniences modern Other plexity are: to can their life, help simplify simplify Everyonewants 1. Ray at the pump. No more lives. When ones lives are simpliwaitingin line behind the cigarette, fied, there Is more time to do things for enjoyment. Simplifying ones soda, lottery ticket buyers. Slm ' life shouldnt be a difficult task. ply pump, pay and drive away ev2. of Thke advantage Simplifying doesnt mean getting rid of everything that is time conerything. HmWbrM Wide Wihar made everything more accessible. suming: Its about going the extra mile to make sure there is the time Complete banking shop ' ' to enjoy life by eliminating gome for and ship gifts, book travel ar; rangements, along with almost unnecessary things from the dally of the about routine. It's go anything else. letting , 3. Use the ATM. Automation complex, and embracing the elallows one to withdraw denow In ones ementary regular things i v' or transfer money without activities. posit, "T-. :..ivV One can simplify higher life by enteringthe bank or sitting in that -kmgline at the drive-u- p window doing the following things: . 4. Order by number: Most fast- 1. Do one thing at a time. When Tin mill inn, food restaurants have made it one tries to tackle too many ,rrgm easier for .customers to order by projects, something gets neglected. fkiti diidllii it start new until Dont the a project creating combo meals--a Frldif it imiI satcurrent on one the is side, and drlnk'for progress one price. isfied. 2. Clear out the unnecessary By using these tips, one may This indudes debts, possessions, forget all about the long lines in the mall, the traffic on the way activities, and those individuals thai complicate our lives. Does one home, and the grocery still have a drawer full of college t-list., at least fur a while! WASHINGTON -- women-manag- ed ' w , yean, thera hava been over 1,000 federal tax In the last two . womcn-manag- law change. No wonder taxes are so frustrating. It's our ob to ed - understand them. And help get you every penny you have coining. womcn-ownc- HR BLOCK y.' vf 33 E. Main, Price, Utah 6374110 . Wiitahyi Sdunbys by AppoMmnt women-owne- women-owno- .. J y . m . - - : public-priva- te only tech-nic- al IVUIthViiV 111 1:1 PkadWwnrlMheL. Superior Quality ttw Expect in a Hottte. FESnSUSB Wholesale Prices Direct to the Public v Quality Wholesale Homes toll free " Your Community Home Center LSINGLESjfroriL.$1699H DOUBLESJr'om. $29,995 1760 S. Hilton Dr. Spring equinox women-owne- heml-spher- e. . . NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING PM at Sumyside City will hold a Pubfc Hearing on Tuesdays March 28. 2000 at 600 w UMWA Hal, MaiM Square. Sumyside, Utah, to share Womafon and to racsivs pubfc comment on proposed 20 year Sowar and Watsrlmprovemanl Plan hr the City of Sumysids. The pubfc is encouraged to attend and give comment. Simplifying ones life within Any psrson() requiring special aooommodafons should contact the City Hal Utah days of Bwmeefcg at 4356884444 or in person at 701 Maikst Street, Sunnysids, 84539 to request accommodations to attand or speak at the pubic hearing. PuMshed in w Sun Advocate March 14, 16, 21 and 23, 2000. tvs PUBUC NOTICE at. Cartxm School District asbestos locafen by school as of March 2CQ0 Nofca to al principal employees, PTApresidanti and parents hi accordance sift Via Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) lie status of asbestos containing matarials located in school must ba reported amuafy School Asbestos Containing Matarial Flange Gaskets CasdaHeights es pre-qualifl- inraSnn Mechanical Room Mechanical Mechanical Room Custodal Derek Closet RoomW9 (under carpel) BoiarRocrit Exterior Corridor V Cafeteria v 149 Ctosat(Ctasa . Mechrtri r FtoorTria9x9p Loser Floor FtoorThl'xl FborTfolxl Classrooms Flange Gaskets Transite Panels Ebowa Bohr Room 108 n Fan Room ' ; Floor . The people ofNotre Dame Parish . Audtoriums , Gym Storage Room ' Th9rx9 Gym Storage Room. : FborT9a9x9r CarbonHgh. EastCarbonHgh V "I Storage by Fbnoe Gaskets Roomfl Bohr Room FborThS'xr. Chssrooma Fbnoe Gaskets Bohr Room FborThrx9T First Floor : Rang Gaskets Ebows DbkttWarehouM No asbestos FborThl'xl' FtaorThtlxl ... FbngeGaskab Copy Room BohrRoom regublom. tie asbestos wntalnkigmateriab hava been removed komschoob. The materiab present does not require removal, but does require perioffiemonitoring to check condffidn. This puMcakn aanraaasofficlalnoMcattanasnqufiedhtiofBdaralregbbr40CFRpait763;84(C). ' Phase dbact any queshn or darilcatontoEari Mara. Asbestos Program Manager; at Pubhhad In tie Sun Arkrocab March 21 and 2$ 2000. two 637-173-2. I i' great-grandchildr- en No gifts please. s , r . t i ' am rlV;- t T iT' 'l Congratulations On Your - Ebows pip Chase A copy of lie asbestos management plans are avaiable at each schoolbbf prinef-pa-b office brpibfc impaction or (bplcafen if dasiredLTha management plan notes response aciom Carbon School District has or wl implomanttocomply wrih AHERA Most of nil f ftfl ' f celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary. The occasion will be celebrated with jus open house on March 25th at. the UMWA building in Sunnyside, from 12:D0 to 4:00 pLm. ' Iioyd and Edna are the parents 'of four children, .. .twelve grandchildren, and. . . t V p--'- .. 2nd Floor Jj r, a The family of Lloyd and . Edna Hunt announce the ' . , ; . ' "'? f r-i resounding success: May God Bless Youl cental matottsfeuxito buMng Board Office '( 50th Wedding Anniversary Fan Room Careworn Trailer' , FborThlxl : ' Stain ' Bohr Room , ge .'AM gmtefullyaduiovedeanddumk the merchants ofPrice and Helper and the people ofCarbon and Emery Counties for their generosity in makingour recent v Camivale and Fun and Games Night a Ula vvMhKvOOin FborTUa9x9- , sand-wlcbentr- ee, two-pa- Exterior FborThl'xl' Helper Jr. ttgh -- " Lower Enky Ceings ' . Classroom Spray-O- -- 1 Bohr Room bukfng Transits Insulalon ' . ; 7 Room . e, J NOOm Tunnd . on-lin- - Classroom MontHarmon on-li- ne :r MuKpurpose CashIMey . Birthday Basement Flange Gaskets No asbestos contained materials found in - r ! . Corridor 107) 1 . Happy 16tfi Room DQMBr entre-preneu-rs Pre-quallfi- ", Achievements CariaSRyia - r r Love, Grandpa 6 Grandma Cotner - - , 4 (POOR |