Bethpage FCU Enters MicroenterprisePartnership

BETHPAGE, N.Y. - (11/22/04) -- Bethpage FCU said it has joined withthe Farmingdale Small Business Development Center to bring numerousfinancing and other start-up resources to local entrepreneurs.Under the arrangement, the $1.9 billion credit union will partnerwith Farmingdale State University of New York to offer freeseminars on a number of business start-up topics, including how towrite a business plan, marketing for small businesses and businesstaxes. The alliance will also offer referral services.