HOT TOPIC - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Also known as "The Stimulus Package"

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contains a package of loan fee reductions, higher guarantees, new SBA programs, secondary market incentives, and enhancements to current SBA programs that will help unlock credit markets and begin economic recovery for the nation’s small business sector. Come listen to our special guest James Williams SBA business advisor Richmond VA. James A. Williams serves as the Lead Economic Development Specialist for the U.S. Small Business Administration in the Office of Business Development. In that capacity he is responsible for marketing the agency programs and services to small business communities throughout Virginia. James has been employed with the SBA since 1991. James has served in various capacities with the SBA in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia.