Finding Financing For Your Small Business 

The small business lending landscape has changed drastically in recent years. Small business owners have more options than ever, but it will take some effort to uncover the opportunity that works for your small business.

At this workshop, questions addressed will include:

• What are the different types of bank loans?
• What is an SBA Guaranteed Loan?
• Are there grants available?
• What is Crowdfunding?
• What should you be aware of for each of these potential funding alternatives?

Presenters:

Andreas Kapetanopoulos has served as Senior Vice President and Director of Small Business Lending at Farmington Bank since 2009. Under Mr. Kapetanopoulos’ leadership, Farmington Bank has been named a SBA Preferred Small Business Lender and in the 2015 to 2016 fiscal year was the #1 SBA 7(a) lender by volume in Connecticut to small businesses, including women-owned businesses. 

Moraima Gutierrez is the Assistant District Director for Economic Development / Media Relations Specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration for the Connecticut District Office. In this role she is responsible for further strengthening and delivering SBA’s many loan programs and entrepreneurial services by helping business owners grow and expand their businesses every day.