Business Event Hosted by the SBA

Get Ready to Fund Your Growth with “Are You Lender Ready”

This no cost workshop, focuses on preparing small business owners to ask for a small business loan. It is designed to help our entrepreneurs stand out, and will cover everything from business credit, understanding business financials and pitching to a lender. Breakfast and lunch are included.

• Registration opens: 8:00 AM
• Event begins: 8:30 AM
• Arrive early to check in and enjoy the program.

Topics include:

• Understanding Your Credit: Understand and establish personal and business credit.
• Preparing Your Financials: Equip yourself with hands-on financial analysis skills to help you discuss financial statements with a lender.
• Putting It All Together: Knowing how to pitch your business to a lender is an essential ingredient when requesting funding. Learn how to inform the lender on why they may want you as a customer.
• Insightful Panel Sessions: Hear directly from lending experts about what makes a strong application and how to stand out as an applicant. Participating lenders include U.S. Bank, Bell Bank, Twin Cities-Metro Certified Development Company (TCM CDC) and WomenVenture. Have your questions answered by industry professionals.

Are You Lender Ready is your opportunity to fund your growth. Don’t wait — register now and let’s get your business lender ready!