53 Ideas: Your Business Bankable

As you develop your business you're bound to need capital. How do you identify the right lender? Discover the available lending options and determine the best match for your needs. Learn what bankers look for and what documents are essential to include in a loan application.

This is the fifth of six training sessions for the 53 Ideas pitch competition. Those advancing in the top 53 are required to participate in the trainings to prepare for the next round of the competition. This and other training sessions are open to all that wish to attend and will be valuable for those seeking to start a business.

Speaker: Edward Timberlake, Jr., Vice President, Small Business Community Lender, Fifth Third Bank

Edward joined Fifth Third bank in 2017 and serves as a vice president and small business community lender. He helps lead an effort to create economic opportunity for diverse businesses and conducts outreach with community partners to expand awareness of Fifth Third Bank throughout the Carolinas. With more than 16 years of business lending experience, Edward has an extensive background in management, business banking and commercial lending.

Funding Sponsor: Fifth Third Bank

Training Partners: Southwest Region of the Small Business Center Network with centers located at Cleveland, Central Piedmont, Gaston, Mitchell, Rowan Cabarrus, South Piedmont and Stanly Community Colleges.