News release Public Information Office  SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu summer 05 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 12/9/05   LOAN FAIR SCHEDULED IN MANDEVILLE FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS        HAMMOND -- The Southeastern Louisiana University Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a free “loan fair” for small business owners on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Castine Center in Mandeville’s Pelican Park.        Hosted by Chase Bank, the fair will give business owners interested in $5,000-$25,000 loans the opportunity to meet one-on-one with lenders. On the spot credit applications for qualified individuals will be available.          Loan fair participants include Chase Bank, Southeastern SBDC, the U.S. Small Business Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, and more.         For details on information necessary to complete a loan application or for general information, contact the Southeastern SBDC at 985-549-3831 or sbdc@selu.edu or visit www.selu.edu/sbdc.