WEST PLAINS, Mo. – The Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC), hosted by Missouri State University-West Plains, will partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Springfield Branch to host a free training session on disaster loans at 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the West Plains Civic Center, 110 St. Louis St.

The training session will provide an overview of disaster loans, types of disaster loans, disaster loan use of proceeds, and how to apply for a loan. Those interested in the training session can register at no cost at http://sbtdc.eventbrite.com.

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.