Funding Growth: Small Business Path to Capital

Join us for Funding Growth: Small Business Path to Capital, a dynamic and informative event bringing together aspiring and established entrepreneurs with local lenders for an evening of connection, learning, and empowerment. This event is for both small business owners seeking capital and lenders looking to build relationships with potential borrowers in our community. Whether you're launching or growing your business—or you're a lender hoping to support local entrepreneurs—this event offers valuable insights into accessing funding and building a strong financial foundation for success.

For Small Business Owners:

• Learn what lenders look for when considering funding requests.
• Explore a variety of funding opportunities available in our region.
• Participate in a informal mock pitch session, where you’ll present your business idea and funding needs and receive direct feedback from real lenders.
• Build relationships with local lenders who are eager to support small business success.
• Leave with actionable advice and new connections to move your business forward.
• If you are registering as a business owner, please select the business owner ticket

For Lenders & Financial Institutions:

As a valued local lender, this is your chance to:

• Introduce your services to a room full of entrepreneurs actively seeking capital.
• Demystify the lending process by providing live feedback during our informal, interactive mock pitch session.
• Connect directly with small business owners at various stages of growth.
• Gain pre- and post-event exposure — including having your contact information shared with attendees and recognition in event promotions.
• Showcase your commitment to supporting the local small business ecosystem.
• If you are registering as a lender, please select the lender ticket

We have space for up to 15 lenders to participate in the pitch and networking segments. Each lender that registers may have 2 people from their organization attend. Only one registration is needed.

Whether you're a small business owner looking for funding or a lender looking to build relationships and support entrepreneurs, this event is a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow — together.