Ready, Set, Fund! Real Conversations with Real Lenders (IN PERSON)
Join us for an energizing 2-hour in-person session designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners unlock real financing opportunities. Learn what lenders look for, how to prepare for funding, and what options exist for startups, expansions, equipment purchases, and working capital. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, swag, and exciting door prizes while hearing directly from a diverse panel of lending partners. Seats are limited, register early to secure your spot! Deadline to register is March 19, 2026.
Get behind the scenes insight from lenders who actively fund small businesses across North Carolina:
- TD Bank
- Carolina Community Impact
- United Community Bank
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Marine Federal Credit Union
What You’ll Learn:
- How to prepare for financing (financials, credit, documentation)
- The difference between bank loans, microloans, lines of credit, and equipment financing
- Funding options for startups vs. existing businesses
- How lenders evaluate risk and how to improve your approval chances
- Ways to build long-term relationships with lending partners
Who Should Attend:
- Aspiring entrepreneurs
- Startups looking for funding
- Existing business owners seeking working capital or growth financing
Registration is required to ensure adequate seating
The event will be held IN PERSON at the Douglas Terhune Center for Culinary Arts which is located in Building A on the main campus of Brunswick Community College. The address is 50 College Rd, NW Bolivia, NC. Deadline to register is March 19, 2026. For any questions or concerns please email masert@brunswickcc.edu
Speaker(s): Tianna DeJesus and Mike Berkovich, TD Bank Diane Lantz, Carolina Community Impact Jennifer Merritt, United Community Bank Robin Bennett, Carolina Community Impact (KIVA) Heather Port, SBA Isabella Brower and Kelly Shanahan, Marine Federal Credit Union
Co-Sponsor(s):
Fee: No Cost