2/24/2007
Eric Ness, District Director, U.S. SBA: Local Resources for the Small Business Owner
Meet the man responsible for the delivery of SBA's many programs and services to the 72 counties of Wisconsin. The U.S. Small Business Administration is an independent agency of the federal government that aids, counsels, and protects the interests of small business concerns. Through its extensive network of field offices and partnerships with other public and private organizations, the SBA is able to deliver its services to the most remote areas of the U.S.
- Why small businesses fail and SBA safeguards against these dangers
- How SBA loans can help and how they work
Tune in as Eric Ness discusses resources for Wisconsin-based small businesses and upcoming events the SBA offers.
More information about our guest:
Eric Ness is the District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Wisconsin District with locations in Madison and Milwaukee. As District Director, Eric is responsible for the delivery of SBA programs throughout Wisconsin.
Eric joined the SBA in 1990 as a Commercial Loan Officer where he had the opportunity to work in both processing and liquidation of loans. He served as Finance Chief and then in January of 1998, was named Assistant District Director for Economic Development.
Prior to coming to SBA, Eric worked for Impact Seven as a Business Analyst and was General Manager of Western Wisconsin Development Corporation in Northwestern Wisconsin.
Eric graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Degree in Agricultural Engineering and later obtained a Masters in Business Administration from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.