Join government and commercial small business financing experts for Rochester's first Small Business/Lender Matchmaker!

It is an exclusive opportunity for small business to build upon their capabilities by fostering a relationship through face to face interactions with different small business lenders and government and commercial small business financing experts.  Attending lenders are seeking to establish financial relationships with local small businesses.

• Meet face to face with representative from banks, credit unions, not for profits and governement agencies who can assist small businesses financing needs.
• Learn from a panel of small business finaincing experts regarding the five factors lenders consider when approving small business loans.
• Discover the wide variety of resources available from Greater Rochester SCORE and the US Small Business Administration.
• Discover some of the other small business resources available.
• Connect and network with attendee business owners who can help grow your small business.

How It Works:
Small business attendees will pre-register online and submit a brief description of their business and financing needs.  Upon arrival at the event, attendees will have the opportunity to schedule appointments with each participating lender.  Appointments are limited to 10 minute intervals set with confirmed registrants and are first come, first serve.  These appointments will provide the attedees and lenders opportunity to hear from each other and develop a rapport, with additional follow-up to be scheduled by interested parties after the event.  After initial appointment scheduling, a panel of small business experts will discuss the five "C's" of credit in order to educate the audience on factors lenders utilize to approve business financing.  There will then be opportunity for conversation appointments.  At the conclusion of the event, a second panel will be held to discuss next steps in business lending, including development of financial projections and business plans.

Agenda:

• 8-8:30         Registration/Breakfast
• 8:30-9:30     Lender Panel Discussion: 5 C's of Credit
• 9:40-10:40   Meet the Lending Partners
• 10:50          Break
• 11:00-11:40 Meet the Lending Partners
• 11:40-12:00 What are Your Next Steps After Today? 

The event is FREE, but space is limited, advance online registration is required.