Pathways to Capital: Finding the Right Funding for Your Business
Pathways to Capital: Finding the Right Funding for Your Business
Thursday, December 10 | 9:00 AM
Finding funding for your business can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step toward making the right financial decisions.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring local experts who will break down the different ways small businesses can access capital. From traditional bank loans and grants to community lending, bootstrapping, and alternative financing, we'll explore what options are available and how to determine which might be the best fit for your business.
Our panelists will share practical insights on what lenders look for, how to prepare your business for funding, and common challenges to avoid along the way. Whether you're just getting started, looking to grow, or preparing to seek financing, you'll leave with a better understanding of your options and actionable next steps.
And because good conversations are even better over breakfast, we'll have coffee and Chick-fil-A to kick off the morning!
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect with local business and lending professionals.
Speaker(s): Amber Kostka, HRSBDC Phyllis Drake, City of Portsmouth - Grant Administrator Charles Reid, Dollar Bank - Branch Manager Sara Santa Cruz, Bridging Virginia - Director of Capital Innovation
Co-Sponsor(s):
Fee: No Cost
Location
All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis to all legal residents and citizens of the United States.
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.
Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Full disclosures regarding federal funding are available at https://www.virginiasbdc.org/funding-sources/.
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