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.

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

Edward joined Fifth Third bank in 2017 and serves as an assistant 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.

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.