Small businesses throughout Washington state are invited to

participate in Biz Fair ’99 on Saturday, Sept. 11, in Renton. The event will

provide small businesses and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to meet with

business owners and state agency representatives to obtain information

about starting and running a small business.

The event will include two expert panels who will discuss “The Pros

and Cons of Operating a Home-based Business,” and “Small Business

Ownership: Tips for Success.” The panels will be moderated by Andrew

Munro, Small Business Administration Advocate, and Dr. Yash Gupta, Dean of

the University of Washington School of Business. The event will also

include over fifty display booths and seminars on subjects ranging from starting

and expanding a business to alternative financing and “cutting through the

red tape.”

Biz Fair ’99 will be held at Renton Technical College on Saturday,

Sept. 11, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Renton Technical College is located at 3000

N.E. 4th St. in Renton.

For more information, contact Bobbi Cussins at the National

Federation of Independent Business at (360) 786-8675, or check the Web site

at www.sba.gov. Select Local SBA Resources, and then Seattle

Special Events.