Regions Bank
and The St. Louis American
encourage small business owners to
attend the “Ride to Success” Business Seminar 8 a.m.-12 noon
Thursday, February 16 at the Four Seas Banquet
Center, 1910 Serbian
Dr.
“Ride to
Success,” which is free and open to the community, will feature
local professionals with expertise in various areas of business.
The seminar includes a complimentary breakfast and networking
opportunities.
RSVP to attend
“Ride to Success” by calling 314-289-5419.
Attendees can
expect three main presentations during the seminar: Improving
Financial Accounting with QuickBooks by Scarborough Tax Services,
Writing a Business Plan/Making Your Business Credit Worthy by
Regions Representative Mac McDougell and Leaving a Legacy by
Regions Trust Group Ed Ryrie.
Attendees will
learn how to write a business plan, which includes a mission
statement, target demographics, business competitors and future
revenue projections. They will discover how to meet business loan
criteria, which can vary depending on whether you are a new or
experienced business owner.
Tracy Brees,
Regions Marketing Manager, says there is a common misconception
that small business owners can not qualify for loans. Brees said,
“Banks are lending. Regions is lending.”
In fact, a
Regions Bank press release noted that Regions Bank won its eight
National Greenwich Excellence Award for Small Business and Middle
Market Banking in 2011.
Greenwich
Associates stated that Regions Bank loaned a combined $47 billion
to both small businesses and commercial customers in
2011.
John Asbury,
head of Business Services for Regions, said, “We are pleased to be
recognized by Greenwich Associates and our clients as a bank that
is willing to lend money and provide the financial tools to help
businesses succeed.”
“font-size: 9pt; font-family: Verdana;”>“Ride to Success”
will also cover
how businesses can leave a legacy and how to protect your assets.
Living trusts, annuities, savings, 401Ks and other affordable asset
protection and investment options that can create multi
generational wealth will be discussed.
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“font-size: 9.0pt;”>Regions Scholarship Essay Contest
During the
seminar, a Regions Representative plans to discuss the Regions
Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest. In celebration of Black
History Month, high school seniors are asked to write about an
inspirational African American who has had a positive impact on
their life. Students may win one of 25 $5,000 scholarships. The
contest is open to students who reside in any of the 16 states
within Regions banking areas. Students are asked to visit
regions.com/ridingforward for more details.
RSVP to attend
“Ride to Success” at 314-289-5419.
