Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:28:34 -0400
From: Mari Howe
Subject: Special Bootstrap Chatham – Finding Cash for Your Biz – Sept 13th
*Do you need money to launch or expand your business? If so, check out:*
*Finding Cash*
September 13, 2012
8:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Western Chatham Senior Center
112 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC
27344<https://maps.google.com/
Join us Thursday September 13 for an extended Bootstrap Chatham program, Finding Cash. This program is tailored for both start-ups and second stage businesses seeking capital, refinancing, or alternative funding avenues. *RSVP with Mari Howe <> by Friday, September 7.*
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
*Networking with coffee and pastries*
9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
*Personal Credit and Your Business*
Jeffrey Joyner from Equifax will give a presentation about how personal credit can affect the ability to find money for a business.
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
*Microfinancing and Grants*
Representatives from Self-Help Credit Union, NC Rural Center, and Slow Money will talk about different programs in their organizations and how they can help small businesses. Microfinancing is typically $25,000-$35,000 or less.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
*Second Stage Financing*
Representatives for the NC Capital Access Program, USDA Rural Guarantee Loans, and the Small Business Administration’s 504 loan will talk about financing and refinancing with an established, second stage business.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
*Entrepreneur Panel*
A panel of local entrepreneurs and business owners in various stages of business will talk about their experiences with finding cash and overcoming obstacles.
Mari Howe, Entrepreneur Resource Specialist 919-542-8277
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Mari Howe*, *Entrepreneur Resource Specialist*
Chatham County Economic Development Corporation
W: 919.542.8277 / C: 919.200.3829
www.chathamedc.org