AboutRich Mihalic Expertise Can answer private industry questions concerning how to do business with local, state and federal government buying activities. How to register with the CCR and provide various Internet sites for companies to browse to seek bid opportunities. Can also provide companies with how to obtain federal and military specs & drawings. In addition, federal credit card purchasing and Electronic Fund Transfer. Can assist minority and woman-owned businesses with how to become certified wioth the state of PA.
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Past/Present clients Currently serve nearly 500 companoies in the eight counties of NW PA
Expert: Rich Mihalic Date: 7/2/2008 Subject: starting a business
Question I am a female living close to Indianapolis and wanting to start a freight brokerage company. Are there any grants that I would qualify for. I have searched the Internet and all I can find are grants for women in not for profit companies. Thank you for your time.
Answer Hi, Kelly: Thanks for the question. The best site I found when searching for federal grants is: www.grants.gov If you have not checked it out, it may be worth your while. As a new business start-up, you may qualify for one of SBA's small business low interest loans. You would have to contact the nearest SBA office to your location to find out. I am sure you are aware that you have to have a business plan completed to be eligible for either a grant or a loan. Sometimes you can at least get a grant via a chamber of commerce or other economic development entity to get your business plan done. Best of Luck!
