The Nevada Small Business Development Center is offering free orientation workshops to introduce the Small Business Administration's Women's Prequalification Loan Program to women who are or plan to become small business owners.

The workshops are open to the public, and those who attend will learn about SBA guaranteed loans, such as what it takes to qualify for the loans and how to apply for them.

Two morning workshops will be held 9-11 a.m., Nov. 14 and Dec. 5, at the offices of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce, 3720 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 130. To attend one of these two workshops, call 734-7575 to register.

Two afternoon workshops will be held 2-4 p.m., Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, at the City of Las Vegas Business Center, 1951 Stella Lake Drive. To attend one of these two workshops, call399-6300 to register.

The Nevada Small Business Development Center is a partnership program with the U.S. Small Business Administration and is part of the University and Community College System of Nevada.