Access to Capital Workshop

Demystifying “Access to Capital” for business owners and entrepreneurs.

Obtaining money or resources for a business is essential for starting up, growing, and sustaining it. Sourcing capital can come in many forms and ways. From traditional loans and leveraging personal credit to government grants and other little-known opportunities, our Access to Capital Workshop was designed to demystify how to find the funds a small business needs to thrive and answer your questions.

Nearly 40 people attended this FREE half-day, in-person workshop, which explained the capital continuum, methods, sources, and how a business should prepare to gain access to capital markets. Expert presenters covered the various lending economic tools ranging from small start-ups to multi-million-dollar projects. Topics included micro-loans, small business tools, alternative loan sources, private investors, preparing a fund request, and updating a business plan.

The goal was simple: to help address the needs of a business searching for financial resources to grow.

Speakers:

  • Bill West, West Advisory (Moderator)
  • Robert Harvey, Florida Opportunity Fund & Florida Development Finance Corp.
  • Katherine Culhane, Florida Small Business Development Center at Indian River State College
  • Michael Wiener, Industrial Development Authority and Holland & Knight, LLP
  • Pamela Stewart, Black Business Investment Corp. & Pathways
  • Keith Costello, Florida Bankers Association
  • Dontrell Stills, Florida Commerce

Learn more about these experts by reading their biographies:

Download the event program: Access to Capital Program_Web 9.13.24

Download the presentation: Demystifying Access to Capital Presentation_Full Deck 9.13.24

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Date

Sep 13 2024
Concluded

Time

8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Category

Location

Flagler Center
201 SW Flagler Ave. Stuart, FL 34994

Organizer

BDB Martin County
BDB Martin County
Phone
(772) 221-1380
Email
office@bdbmc.org
Website
https://bdbmc.org

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