Notice is hereby given that CVP SBIC, L.P., 1010 El Camino Real, Suite 250, Menlo Park, CA 94025, a Federal Licensee under the Small Business Investment Act of 1958, as amended (``the Act''), in connection with the financing of a small concern, has sought an exemption under section 312 of the Act and Sec. 107.730, Financings Which Constitute Conflicts of Interest of the Small Business Administration (``SBA'') Rules and Regulations (13 CFR 107.730). CVP SBIC, L.P. proposes to provide equity/debt security financing to Telcontar. The financing is contemplated for national sales force expansion and working capital.

The financing is brought within the purview of Sec. 107.730(a)(1) of the Regulations because Cardinal Venture Partners, L.P. and Cardinal Venture Affiliates, L.P., Associates of CVP SBIC, L.P., collectively own more than ten percent of Telcontar.

Notice is hereby given that any interested person may submit written comments on the transaction to the Associate Administrator fo ]]> http://thefederalregister.com/d.p/2003-12-16-03-31011 Tue, Dec 16 2003 11:00:00 GMT