In observance of National Small Business Week, the United States Small Business Administration will host “Meet the Lenders,” a lender and business matchmaking event, on Tuesday, May 6 from 2-5 p.m. at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. Co-sponsors of the event include the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Lincoln Land Community College, SCORE and GrowthCorp.

The agenda includes welcoming remarks from 2-2:15; loan program information from 2:15-3 p.m. and an opportunity to meet the lenders and resource partners from 3-5 p.m.

There is no fee to attend. Seating is limited and reservations are requested by emailing Stephanie.Schatz@sba.gov or by calling 793.5020, extension 114.