Business Lender Expo

The U.S. Small Business Administration is hosting a Small Business Lending Expo on Thursday, March 26th, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Courtyard by Marriott Hartford/Cromwell, CT. The SBA will be joined by lenders and small business ecosystem providers that can help entrepreneurs start, grow and expand their small businesses. This event is co-hosted by the CT Small Business Development Center and will feature over 27 bankers and lenders from throughout Connecticut. Attendees can come and discuss their business financing needs and discover what products and services are available. SBA Resource Partners and stakeholders will be on -site to showcase their business counseling, training, and mentoring opportunities. “SBA is committed to helping small business gain access to capital. Our March event allows small businesses and entrepreneurs to talk with multiple lenders to see who best matches their business’s needs” said Catherine Marx, SBA District Director. “Starting and growing a business involves planning and making key financial decisions, including gaining access to credit. The SBA is here to help with every step of the way and providing events like this is one of the ways we can assist small businesses. I encourage entrepreneurs to attend this capital matchmaking event and take your business to the next level”. Event Highlights: • Resource Expo: Explore a variety of business resource booths where you can connect with SBA lenders and SBA Resource Partners who offer free and confidential support to enhance your business operations, from mentorship and counseling to specialized programs. • Workshops: The event will feature workshops on ‘Writing Winning Business Plans’ and ‘Know Your Numbers’.