2026 WBEA Business Leadership Conference - Access to Capital: SBA Lender Panel & Networking Session

Event description

This Event is Hosted by the WBEA Women’s Business Center
Learn how SBA loans work, hear directly from lenders, ask questions, and make real connections during this interactive panel and networking. Getting funding is one of the biggest hurdles for small businesses. This session brings together experienced SBA lenders to share how SBA loans work, what lenders look for, and how business owners can better prepare when seeking financing.

What You Will Learn:

• How SBA loan programs work and which options may fit your business
• What lenders expect before you apply and during the loan process
• Common mistakes that slow down or stop loan approvals
• Practical steps to make your business more funding-ready

Workshop Highlights:

• A live panel discussion with SBA-affiliated female lenders
• Open Q&A with straightforward, real-world answers
• Time to speak directly with lenders after the panel
• Networking focused on building real connection

PLEASE NOTE: Access to Capital: SBA Lender Panel & Networking Session will be happening during the 2026 WBEA Business Leadership Conference. This ticket is to attend ONLY the Access to Capital: SBA Lender Panel & Networking Session (FREE – 1:00pm-2:30pm) - It does not include any other activities during the 2026 WBEA Business Leadership Conference. You will not have access to any other event/activity at the conference. 

If you would like to attend the conference, information and tickets can be purchased here: 2026 WBEA Business Leadership Conference. 

**SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.