The U.S. Small Business Administration and several local lenders will offer small business owners private consultation sessions this month on the Big Island and in Central O'ahu.

The "SBA Resource Days" are designed to increase awareness and use of the range of programs and services the SBA provides. The free, 30-minute sessions will address the specific needs of the individual small business owner.

This month's sessions are:

• Thursday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Pacific Bank, Kailua-Kona branch.

• May 15, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bank of Hawai'i, Waipahu branch.

• May 29, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., American Savings Bank, Mililani branch.

For information or to register, call 541-2990, ext. 211, or visit www.sba.gov/hi.