Access to Capital for Your Small Business

Let's face it, small business owners still have a difficult time raising capital. For start-ups it is almost impossible, especially from traditional lending sources. This event will bring together traditional and non-traditional lending sources for business owners to meet and discuss how they can meet their capital needs. Join us (representatives the SBA, SCORE and the SBC) to explore capital access options for small businesses. We will answer these frequently asked questions: What can I use the money for? What if I have questionable credit? What are the loan application requirements? Learn about the many capital funding options including (equity crowdfunding) that are available to small businesses in our area. The panelists will also discuss traditional, alternative, and entrepreneur forms of capital as well as options for women and minority owned businesses.

Speaker(s): Leslie Lewis and Panel of Industry Experts

PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. Go to www.cfcc.edu/sbc then look for the red 'Register for (Free) Seminars’ tab and follow the directions to register. If you need assistance, please call 910-362-7216, or visit us in the ‘U’ Building at 502 N Front Street, Room 530, Wilmington, NC 28401. COVID-19 Protocol: 1. In-person meetings are limited to the restrictions of local, state and federal orders and with the understanding that individuals can still maintain 6 feet of separation for social distancing requirements and wear facemasks. 2. Facemasks/Cloth Face Coverings: Please wear facemasks when in the presence of others and in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. CFCC has a limited supply of disposable masks available if needed. 3. If you use public transportation or WAVE Transit, it is suggested you wear a mask before entering the vehicle and avoid touching surfaces with your hands. When you get out, wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol as soon as possible and before removing your mask. 4. CFCC will: Place visual cues such as floor decals, colored tape, or signs to indicate to customers where they should stand or sit. Place one-way directional signage for large open workspaces with multiple throughways to increase distance between people moving through the space. Designate specific stairways for up or down traffic if space allows. Custodial staff have been trained in COVID-19 cleaning protocols. 5. Signage will be posted at elevators to indicate how many people should ride at one time. Please use stairs when possible to avoid congestion.

Fee: No Cost

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