WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains, will host seminars offered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Springfield Branch for lenders and small business owners April 27 at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.

In the third of its quarterly training seminars, the SBA will offer the Export Financing and Servicing/Liquidation module to lenders beginning at 1 p.m. and the SBA Programs and Services module to anyone wanting more information about the SBA beginning at 2 p.m.

Those interested can register at no cost at Eventbrite.

The SBTDC provides assistance to individuals who want to start or run their own small businesses. SBTDC staff work with Missouri entrepreneurs and small businesses that are for-profit (not a non-profit charitable or educational organization). Whether you are currently in business or thinking about starting a business, the SBTDC can assist you in your venture.

The West Plains SBTDC serves entrepreneurs in seven counties across the region: Douglas, Howell, Oregon, Ozark, Shannon, Texas and Wright. Since they are funded in part through the Small Business Administration, virtually all of their services are free.

For more information, call the SBTDC office at 417-255-7966.