Steps to Secure Small Business Capital

In person and Virtual options | Free Registration | No Membership required

Access to capital can help you start, grow, or strengthen your business. Join Sandra Font, Senior Director of the ACE Women's Business Center, for a practical workshop on preparing your business for funding and understanding what lenders look for when reviewing loan applications.

You'll learn about funding resources available to entrepreneurs, the role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and the key documents and information needed to become loan ready.

Whether you're planning to seek financing soon or simply want to understand your options, this session will provide valuable guidance for your business journey.

Why Attend?

• Understand what lenders look for before approving a loan.
• Learn how to prepare your business for funding opportunities.
• Discover financing options for startups and existing businesses.
• Connect with resources, training, and coaching that can support your long-term success.
• Leave with practical steps you can take to become more loan ready.

Presenter

Sandra Font is the Senior Director of the ACE Women's Business Center (ACE WBC), where she leads programs, strategic partnerships, and entrepreneur support initiatives that have helped more than 20,000 entrepreneurs access business education, coaching, and capital since 2017. With more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience, she has dedicated her career to helping women and underserved entrepreneurs start and grow successful businesses, earning numerous honors including the 2022 SBA National Women's Business Center Excellence Award. Born and raised in Barcelona, Spain, Sandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Management and is passionate about expanding opportunities for entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Georgia.

COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION

This session will be available both as a live, in-person event and virtually.

You have the option to join us physically in the training room (note that seats are limited) or to attend online. Indicate your preferred mode of attendance during registration.

Virtual attendees will receive a link before the program begins.

For more information, please get in touch with Greg Goebel at the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center via email at GEC@GwinnettCounty.com.

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