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Enterprise leads SBA loans Enterprise National Bank in Winston-Salem was the leading SBA (Small Business Administra tion) lender in Forsyth County and one of the top lenders in the state last year. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration in Char lotte, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1991, Enterprise National Bank made seven SBA loans. This was one-third of the 21 SBA loans made by all of the banks in Forsyth County, making Enter prise the most active user of this type of financing. During the same period, the number of SBA loans funded by Enterprise was the 12th largest number of such loans funded by any bank in North Carolina. "Our plans call for continued use of SBA financing to help small businesses get started and grow," said John B. Bondurant, executive vice president. "In the past, some businesses have been reluctant to use these loans because of a perceived slow turnaround time. However, we have developed a good working relation ship with the SBA and can help our customers get a quick loan approval." Enterprise National Bank is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Pied mont Bancshares Corporation of Winston- Salem. The bank, which opened for business on April 16, 1990, has its main office in Thruway Shopping Center. Enterprise had $32,129,000 in tot^L assets as of March 31, 1992. Piedmont for Perot to hold rally Piedmont for Perot, a group circulating petitions to ensure that H. Ross Perot's name will appear on the ballot in the November presi dential election as an independent candidate, will hold a rally Thurs day, April 23, from 4-7 p.m. Pied mont for Perot offices are located at 1203 South Main Street C. Vincent Shorn, chairman of the group, reports that for the past six weeks individuals through the .state, acting independently, have been circulating petitions for signa tures. Branch offices of Piedmont for Perot have been established in vari ous counties to coordinate local efforts. Local groups will be work ing in cooperation with state head quarters, North Carolina for Perot located in Mathews. Shortt explained the require ments for ensuring that petitions will be filled out correctly. For example, each petition must be county-specific, so that a signer living in one county must sign only a petition designated for that coun ty. Also, those who sign must be registered voters, with or without party affiliations. He said that Pied mont for Perot is not conducting a political campaign. The sole objective of the orga nization is to see that there are 100,000 signatures statewide by May 15 so that Perot's name will appear on the ballot In fact, many thousands throughout the state who have already signed include Democrats, Republicans, Independents, liberals and conservatives. The appeal of Ross Perot cuts across social, eco nomic, political, and educational lines. Ken Blackburn, head of the Winston-Salem chapter, reports that the local office on South Main Street will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p. m,. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Satrudays. Information about petitions may be obtained in person or by calling 724-6176, and petitions may be picked up $nd returned to the office. Videotapes of several of Perot's appearances on CSPAN and Larry King's show are available for use in the community. Piedmont for Perot and the Winston-Salem chapter occupies space and facilities at the South Main Street address which have been made available by R. Dale Catlett. Voter apathy hurts black candidates GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) ? Blacks have succeeded in fielding candidates for Congress but need to work on getting voters to the polls, the president of the state NAACP says. "It doesn't do you a whole Got) of good to have 85 percent of your potential (voters) registered and only have 20 percent turnout," Kelly Alexander said. Alexander said voter apathy touches all races. But black voters especially need to take advantage of North Carolina's new black-majori ty ccwgressionaUtattrictK * "It has nothing to with race, ethnicity or economics," Alexander said. "It has something to do with motivating people to view politics as a part of their lives." Two districts, the 1st and the 12th, were redrawn last year to have a majority of black voters who could send a minority to Washing ton. North Carolina's 11 congress men are white. "*We aren't doing a good job at educating young people to be civic minded," he said. "sAnd as a result, they are growing up to be adults who aren't civic-minded." Alexander was in Greenville, Saturday to speak at a banquet hon oring the fifth anniversary of the Minority Voice newspaper. The party primaries are sched uled for May 5 and four black can didates are running against three whites for the Democratic nomina tion in the 1st district. "All of the folks who are declared and running have to make up their own minds and determine if they would win," he said. "'If they don't think they could win, they could do a great service by pulling out before the fifth of May." Yhe 12th district boasts seven btekuflandidates tout Democrats and three Republicans ? in addition to two white Republicans. State agencies ordered to direct more business to minorities ATLANTA (AP) ? State agencies are under orders from the governor to direct more of the gov ernment's business to minority owned firms. An executive order issued Thursday by Gov. Zell Miller also requires agencies to document com pliance through quarterly reports. Only about 2 percent of state contracts go to minority contractors now, according to a report released in January by a legislative study committee. "With this executive order, we begin the process of actually chang ing the way we do things in an effort to improve the level of minority participation in the state contracting process," Miller said. The order directs state agencies to: ? Make special efforts to pub licize opportunities to bid for state business to minority-owned busi nesses. ? Designate a liaison officer to provide special assistance to minority businesses. ? File quarterly reports docu menting their efforts. Rep. Tyrone Brooks, D Atlanta, said the move "is a step in the right direction to open up state government and the bidding process ... It is not as strong as we would like, but it is a step in the right direction." Bert Fridlin, state director of the National Federation of Indepen dent Business, said the step was "fine," but added the state is slow in paying bills and said that could be a problem for minority businesses. Fridlin's organization, which represents small business, has sought legislation requiring the state to pay bills within 30 days. The measure passed the Legislature three times but was vetoed twice by former Gov. Joe Frank Harris and once by Miller. "One of the biggest problems small businesses have is cash flow," said Fridlin, adding that minority businesses, some of them strug gling, could suffer under the state's payment system. m the Anderson Center Conference Room WSSU Campus Saturday, May 9, 1992 10:00 a.m. RSVP (722-7895) ? Limited Seating ? Doorprizes Reservation Deadline: Thursday, May 7 ? c TOPICS SB Earn Income: part-time/full-time SS Mutual Funds SH Life Insurance " (/ 403 (B)/TSA Plans 6? Real Estate Rollover/IRA's Joseph D. Williams Sr. Joseph D. Williams Jr. Ashley D. Williams senior consultant associate associate fire you ready for a career in Tracking and Transportation? Contact Forsyth Tech about opportunities that prepare you for a great career by enrolling in the Diesel Vehicle Maintenance program. 0 cholarships are now available to qualified applicants ^ in this program. FORSYTH Call 723-0371 , ext. 253 techmcal community college for more information . Ballot # 129 Vote May 5th for ANNETTE MORGAN WILSON Winston-Salem / Forsyth County School Board District! Speaking Out For: Academic Achievement in an Atmosphere of Success Busing Equity Curriculum for Now and the 21st Century-Workplace Readiness Dedicated Professionals With Higher Salaries Early Childhood Education Family and Community Involvement Graduate of Atkins High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Widow, mother of three sons; Eric, Jason and Kevin Member, Goler Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church Gradeparent and volunteer Cash Elementary School Past president. Phi Omega Chapter Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Community Involvement including Phi Omega, Inc., SECCA Board of Directors, Forsyth County Democratic Party (precinct and county officer), Forsyth County Democratic Women and Leadership Winston-Salem Reservations Unit Supervisor, US Air Paid for by Annette Marfan Wilson Campaign Committee. KITCH?N KfiK? MAGIC Register Now for Cake Decorating Class Tuesday, April 28 Thursday, April 30 Saturday, May 2 10-12 Noon I 7 - 9 PM j 10-12 Noon { I For Information Call: 748-1915 Tues., Wad., Fri. 9 - 6 Thurs. 9-9, Sat. 9 - 4 Closed Sunday, Monday Located at S. Main Street and Corner of Acadia Avenue between Old Salem & Corp. Pkwy. IT r* . >??* FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE 11 I' . J Si A Henry Jones 9l On Tuesday, February 25th, I filed as a candidate for the School Board of Forsyth County in District 1. Since that date, I have visited -^voral schools to find?H out first hand what is happening in our schools. To my surprise very seldom does a candidate visit schools and according to school personnel the pres%m School Board members' record is even worse. It is unbelievable to me that ankidividual who is aspiring to help make policies for the school system cannot find the time to visit schools to see what is going on. Education is essential if we want our county to go forward. Students much have adequate schools and a curriculum that will allow them tojdevelop to their fullest potential. Teachers and parents much work together harmoniously to achieve that goal. The community must support the students, teachers, and parents. Teachers must be academically knowledgeable. They must be culturally with decision making in such areas as MJdMBrttonlngrdtedplne, school reforms, and policies governing their individual * school. They should be encouraged by being actual time to teach and fewer disruptions during the day They should be rewarded by pay raises and more positive responses and less negative ones. Parents should be encouraged to visit the schools and participate in the various activities. It is my opinion that activity buses could be used to transport parents that do not have transportation. They should have conferences with teachers periodically If time will not allow them to visit the school then the telephone or correspondence by mail could be used. If selected, I promise to work for the good of all students, parents, teachers and the community. Vote for Henry Jones "Your Voice on the School Board" May 5, 1992 Punch 126 ? Je Applications are available for pickup at the following places: ? WS/FC High School Guidance Department ? WS Public Libraries ? WS Housing Authority Resource Center ? Social Services Department (Carl Russell Ave. & Old Court House/Downtown ? Reynolds Health Center ? Discount Records ? Three Girls Convenience Store Applications processed and job referrals made first-come first-completed basis. A Variety of Jobs Available! For more information contact: JTPA Intake Unit Workforce Development Department City of Winston-Salem 516 N. Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Intake Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 12:00 noon 1:30 - 4:00 p.m: DEADLINE MAY 1st,
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