January 13, 2003

CSUS Center for Small Business provides free management assistance

The California State University, Sacramento Center for Small Business is now accepting requests for free management assistance from small businesses in the Sacramento region. Applications for assistance are available by calling (916) 278-7278.

In its 34th year of operation, the center is one of the oldest and largest in the United States. From its modest beginnings, when the center worked with seven companies, its students now assist more than 100 companies each year. Working under faculty supervision, the students give advice and guidance across a full-range of management issues except taxation, law and loan packaging.

"The demand for our services continues to increase," said Dennis H. Tootelian, center director.

The center's services are made possible through the support of several local banks, the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District, and REsource Capital.

For more information, contact Tootelian at (916) 278-6203. Media: For assistance, call CSUS public affairs at (916) 278-6156.

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