Join us for SBA Days: Capital Readiness for Entrepreneurs to enhance your financial knowledge and drive your business forward! Our comprehensive series of financial education events is designed to empower entrepreneurs and business owners with the knowledge and connections they need to succeed. SBA Days will include workshops on financial statements, revenues, and cash flow planning, a workshop on the various SBA loan programs, a lender discussion panel on navigating the financial world of business loans, and a dynamic small business and lender matchmaker to help foster direct connections with potential lenders. Each event aims to provide practical insights, strategic guidance, and valuable networking opportunities.
SBA Day 1: Access to Capital Education
Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm CST
Location: Alabama District Office
2 North 20th Street
3rd Floor
Birmingham, AL 35203
POC: Megyn Rodriguez
megyn.rodriguez@sba.gov
(205)290-7393
9:00a – 9:45am: “Understanding Financial Statements” – by Miles College Women’s Business Center
Join this workshop for an exploration of business financial statements, understanding revenues, and cash flow planning. Learn how to effectively manage and project your business revenues, making you step closer to being bankable.
10:00a – 10:45am: “Get Funding to Start or Grow your Business” - by SBA | Alabama District Office
When it comes to small business lending, it’s no secret that SBA loans are highly sought. Join this workshop to learn more about the different SBA loan programs and why they are so coveted. Nearly $250 million in SBA loans have been issued to Alabama businesses this year alone, could yours be next?
11:00am – 12:00pm: “Navigating Small Business Financing: Insights from Financial Experts” - Lender Panel and Q&A moderated by SBA
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring SBA lenders from various financial institutions. This event brings together experts from the lending community to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in small business financing. Panelist will share their perspectives on the SBA loan programs and what potential borrowers can do to close the deal on a business loan.
Due to limited capacity, please register using the following registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/gHBX8tBDax
SBA Day 2: Lender Matchmaker
Date: August 22, 2024
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm CST
Location: Alabama District Office
2 North 20th Street
3rd Floor
Birmingham, AL 35203
POC: Roderick D. Perkins
Roderick.perkins@sba.gov
(205)290-7785
Do you have a need for: Working Capital, Need to Purchase Real Estate up to $5,000,000, Refi existing Real Estate Debt and get a Longer Term and Lower Interest Rate which translates into a lower Monthly Payment., Need to Purchase Equipment, AND/OR Business Acquisition? Then come and have face-to-face conversations with Bankers!
The Lender Matchmaker event will be held at the SBA Alabama District Office located at 2 North 20th Street, Birmingham, Al 35203. You'll have a chance to meet with at least three (3) lenders, with appointments scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration begins at 9am, with the first appointment at 10am. From 10am to 2pm, Business Information Sessions conducted by SBA Resource Partners available while you wait for appointments. Listen to how they can help you with your business needs.
Participating Lenders: Birmingham Citywide dba Foundation Capital, Liberty Bank, LiftFund Financial, Pinnacle Bank, Regions Bank, River Bank and Trust, Sabre Finance, Southern Development Council, Southern States Bank, SouthPoint Bank, SouthState Bank, The Bancorp, and Valley Bank.
Due to limited capacity, please register using the following registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/Wgm04HxxGw
SBA Resource Partner Information Sessions: While waiting for your lender appointments tune in to the various information sessions by SBA’s resource partners. Listen to how they help you with your business needs.
10:00am to 10:45am – Miles College Women’s Business Center Information Session
11:00am to 11:45am – Small Business Development Center Information Session
1:00pm to 1:45pm – Veteran’s Business Outreach Center Information Session
Note: Participating Lenders – There will be limited number of lenders due to limited space and could be subjected to change. Any lender participation in this event series is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any lender participant or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Participating in this event does not guarantee funding.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow, expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov. |
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