Is your small business experiencing serious financial, operational or other problems? If so, NORBIC may be able to offer you access to an amazing free resource. The Turnaround Management Association (TMA), an international professional association dedicated to corporate renewal and turnaround management, has offered to assist NORBIC clients through its Chicago/Midwest Pro Bono Program. Qualified companies will be assigned a lead TMA volunteer to work with management to improve the viability of the company while retaining or creating employment opportunities. The lead TMA volunteer will bring in the special skills of other TMA volunteers as needed to achieve the project goals. On average, qualified candidates receive 40 hours of free consulting from TMA volunteers, a savings of about $10,000-$13,000 in consulting fees. Qualified companies must have $3 million or less of annual revenues and be within a 2-hour drive of Chicago. Candidates should also have job retention or creation potential of at least 4 employees. Pre-venture and startup companies are not eligible for this program. All inquiries will be kept in the strictest confidence. Please contact Colette Buscemi at 773-594-9292 if you would like more information on the TMA Pro Bono Program. For more information about the Turnaround Management Association, visit their website at www.chicago.turnaround.org.