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Virginia SBDC

Financing Your Business, Part 1: Bank & Community Loans

Feb
16
2022
Wed 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Online
Facilitated by Central Virginia SBDC
Topic: Financing

Are loans right for your business?

Are you unsure of the options available?

Do you know what’s necessary to pursue these options?

Join First Citizens Bank, the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC) and the Central Virginia SBDC as we explore loan options, preparations required, and how to find the right lender. We will cover bank loans as well as some non-traditional loan options.

Speakers include:

Bryan Thomas, Senior Vice President at First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company. First Citizens specializes in small business loans, offering microloans to meet everyday needs all the way to multi-million dollar loans. The Bank also offers specialty loans, including SBA loans, and has helped nearly 23,000 clients access the Paycheck Protection Program funding.

April Gatewood, Business Services Representative at First Citizens Bank & Trust Company. April has more than 14 years’ experience in the banking industry having held various positions from a teller, operations management and financial services. She has a passion for building relationships with small business owners to help foster business growth and helping to address business banking and credit needs. April is born and raised in Charlottesville and is a proud mom to two boys.

Stephen Davis, President of the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC). Stephen brings a decade of experience in organization building, management, consulting and education. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Master’s degree in Education from James Madison University. Since joining CIC, Stephen has expanded CIC’s microloan loan fund and loan services and built partnerships with numerous community groups to improve opportunities for under-resourced entrepreneurs in the region.


Fee: No Cost



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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
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