When

Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
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Where

CSU College of Business 
1860 East 18th Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
 

 
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Contact

Raymond Graves 
SBA Smaill Buisness Administration 
216-522-4192 
raymond.graves@sba.gov
 

SBA Small Business Administration

Meet the Lenders 

This is a matchmaking event which will link small businesses with financing needs to active and engaged lenders. The program is designed to help you get a loan for your small business. Our target attendee has a small business at least a year old, is considering a bank loan application, but unsure how to start.

At this program you will:

  • Speak with multiple SBA-backed lenders over the course of single morning. Interviews are private and one-on-one.
  • Introduce yourself and your business needs, get critical feedback from lenders, and begin the loan application process.
  • Get a feel for what lenders are looking for in a friendly, no pressure, neutral environment.
  • Significantly improve your chances of getting a loan for your business! 

Participating lenders are actively making loans, with support and oversight from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Startup businesses must have completed a business plan to attend the event. Existing businesses should bring either a business plan or an executive summary introducing their business and their needs. All attendees should have a prepared loan request detailing their proposed sources and uses of funds.

Get assistance in preparing for the program at one of these partner entities:

  • Cleveland State University SBDC: 216.321.1633
  • Hispanic Business Center SBDC: 216.281.4422
  • Urban League SBDC: 216.622.0999  
  • Women’s Business Center: 216.912.5655 
  • SCORE Chapter 30: 216.522.4194 

RSVP is required to attend:    

RSVP to: raymond.graves@sba.gov 

or 216-522-4192