Business Owner Networking and growth event I Cobb County/ Douglas County

Connect with fellow business owners and discover fresh ways to grow your hustle in a laid-back setting.
About this Event

Business owners: when your next opportunity comes, will your business be financially positioned to take advantage of it?

You may know how to run your business — but do you know what banks look for when a business needs capital?

What should you be doing before you need financing?

What banking tools could help your company manage cash flow, prepare for growth, purchase equipment, expand operations or pursue its next opportunity?

The Legacy Empowerment Network (LEN) invites business owners from Austell, Mableton, Lithia Springs, Douglasville, Powder Springs, Smyrna, Marietta, Vinings, South Cobb, West Cobb, Douglas County and the surrounding Metro Atlanta area to an evening of meaningful business networking and financial education.

This month, we are pleased to welcome representatives from First Citizens Bank for a conversation focused on:

BUSINESS BANKING & FINANCIAL LENDING

This is not just another networking mixer.

Come prepared to connect, learn, ask questions and build relationships with other local business owners while gaining a better understanding of banking and lending from professionals working in the financial industry.

WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS

Topics may include:

• Business banking and the importance of separating personal and business finances
• Preparing your business for future financing opportunities
• What business owners should understand about business lending
• Building stronger banking relationships
• Factors lenders may evaluate when considering a business
• Cash-flow and financial-readiness considerations
• Financing business growth, equipment, expansion and other business needs
• Questions business owners should ask their banker
• Common financial mistakes business owners can avoid
• How to become more financially prepared before you need capital

Plus: Bring your questions.

One of the most valuable parts of this evening will be the opportunity to hear directly from banking professionals and ask questions that may help you make better financial decisions for your business.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
You could meet the person your business needs next.

A banker.

A contractor.

An accountant.

A marketing professional.

A supplier.

A strategic partner.

A referral source.

A future client.

Or simply another business owner who understands the challenges of entrepreneurship.

LEN was created to bring business owners into the same room so we can move beyond simply exchanging business cards and begin building real relationships, strategic partnerships and stronger businesses.

CONNECT.

Meet business owners throughout Cobb and Douglas County.

EDUCATE.

Learn practical information you can take back to your business.

EQUIP.

Gain resources, relationships and knowledge that can help you make stronger business decisions.

EMPOWER.

Build a business capable of creating income, opportunity and legacy.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This event is specifically designed for business owners, founders, co-founders and entrepreneurs actively operating businesses.

Industries are welcome from across the local business community, including:

• Contractors and home-service businesses
• Healthcare and professional practices
• Restaurants and hospitality businesses
• Real estate professionals
• Trucking and transportation companies
• Cleaning companies
• Beauty and wellness businesses
• Consultants and coaches
• Accounting, tax and financial professionals
• Insurance professionals
• Marketing and creative companies
• Retail businesses
• Property management companies
• Event and wedding businesses
• Technology companies
• Professional-service firms
• Established small businesses
• Growing companies
• Startups currently operating a business
• And other locally owned businesses

If you own a business and want stronger relationships, better resources and greater access to knowledge, this room is for you.

THE QUESTIONS BUSINESS OWNERS DON'T ALWAYS ASK UNTIL THEY NEED MONEY

Is my business actually bankable?

What would a lender see if they looked at my company today?

Should I establish a banking relationship before I need financing?

What financial information should I be keeping organized?

How do business lending decisions work?

What can I start doing now to prepare my company for future growth?

Don't wait until an opportunity is sitting in front of you to begin asking those questions.

Come learn, connect and start the conversation now.

ABOUT LEGACY EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

Legacy Empowerment Network — LEN — exists to Connect, Educate, Equip and Empower business owners.

We believe strong businesses are built through more than transactions.

They are built through relationships, knowledge, resources, mentorship and strategic partnerships.

LEN brings business owners together to create an WHAT TO BRING

Bring:

• Business cards or a digital business card
• Your phone/LinkedIn QR code
• A quick 20–30 second introduction to your business
• Your business banking and lending questions
• An open mind
• A willingness to build genuine relationships

You do not need to bring private financial documents to participate in the discussion.

IMPORTANT

This is an educational and networking event.

Attendance does not constitute an application for credit and does not guarantee financing, loan approval, banking products or financial services.

Specific financial products, eligibility requirements, rates, underwriting standards and lending decisions are determined by the applicable financial environment where entrepreneurs can learn from one another, build valuable relationships, discover resources and ultimately create businesses capable of producing lasting impact and legacy.

Build Relationships. Create Partnerships. Build Legacy.
Agenda

🕑: 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Business Owner Mixer
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Educational Session