A Capital Access Seminar for Entrepreneurs & Small Business Owners (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 January 28, 2026. Get behind the scenes insight from lenders who actively fund small businesses across North Carolina: TD Bank – Small Business Lending & Relationship Banking First Citizens Bank – Loans, Lines of Credit, and Business Services BEFCOR – Community-based business financing solutions Carolina Community Impact – Alternative lending and Kiva microloan programs United Community Bank – Small business banking and financing U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) – Loan programs & resource partners Carolina Small Business Development Fund – Funding for underserved and emerging entrepreneurs 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

Speaker(s): Tianna DeJesus and Mike Berkvoich, TD Bank Krystal Beardsley, First Citizens Elaine Fairman, BEFCOR Diane Lantz, Carolina Community Impact Jennifer Merritt, United Community Robin Bennett, Carolina Community Impact (KIVA) Heather Port, SBA Magaly Rivera, Carolina Small Business Development

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The event will be held IN PERSON at the Odell Williamson Auditorium which is located on the main campus of Brunswick Community College. The address is 150 College Rd, NW Bolivia, NC. Deadline to register is January 28, 2026.