WBEC-East | Finding Your Funding

Event description

This two-hour workshop will provide valuable information on how to access capital to help your business grow. This is appropriate for existing business owners seeking growth funding or those within six months of launch looking for start-up funds.

The financial options discussed will include loans, micro-loans, lines of credit, leasing, as well as alternative financing. Our panel of expert guest speakers includes lenders from both national and local financial institutions to present the information you need to understand in order to secure funding for your business.

Finding Your Funding will help you to:

• Understand what lenders look for when evaluating a loan package.
• Learn what documents are required for a loan request.
• Make valuable contacts with lenders.
• Learn about financing options - what are the differences between lenders?
• Learn how to apply for a small business loan.

Speakers:

• Sonia Smith - SBA Public Information Officer & Lender Relations Specialist
• Melanie McLeod - Founder & President, Coach You Solutions
• Matthew Winston & Reginald Barrett - Truist Bank
• Steven Santoni - Community Microlender, Community First Fund

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact us at (215) 790-9232 to arrange.