The City of Lowell is presenting the first Small Business Fair on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. This event will bring together close to 30 public and private sector organizations and companies who deliver financial and technical support to starting and growing businesses. This is the event for those needing assistance to boost revenue, considering starting a business, or for any number of concerns.

Understanding that small business owners are pressed for time, the Small Business Fair strives to bring as many resources together under one roof to facilitate access to useful and valuable information. Participating entities include government lending and technical support agencies and procurement specialists including the Small Business Administration, SCORE, MassDevelopment, State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance and MA PTAC. Local economic development partners at the Fair include the Small Business Assistance Center, Greater Lowell Chamber of Commerce, Lowell Development & Financial Corporation and many of the banking institutions. In addition there will be organizations focused on women businesses, workforce development, real estate development, and energy efficiency for businesses, as well as various departments from the City of Lowell.

The Small Business Fair will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the retail space of the Edward J. Early, Jr. Parking Garage, 135 Middlesex Street. There will be free validated parking in the garage.