Demystifying Lending for Small Businesses

Join ECDI and the Ohio SBDC at Miami University Regionals during National Small Business Week for an in‑person workshop focused on helping small business owners understand how to get funding for their business.

Regional experts will explain what banks and lenders look for, review different loan and funding options, and walk through how to tell if your business is ready to apply, with time to connect directly with financial institutions and ask questions.

Event Highlights:

• Understand what lenders look for when reviewing loan applications
• Check whether your business is ready to apply for funding
• Review different loan and financing options
• Meet lenders and local business support organizations
• Ask questions during a live Q&A with experienced lending professionals

Tim Bingaman has a passion for Small Business and helping Small Business owners succeed! Prior to working at the Miami University SBDC, Bingaman spent over 25 years working for Citigroup, one of the world’s largest financial institutions. At Citi, he developed his passion for helping people gain access to money and using it to improve their lives.
After leaving banking, he built two companies, including Bell Tower Leadership, a Learning & Leadership consulting firm. Bingaman earned a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Development and is currently working on a Doctorate in Leadership Studies, both from Xavier University.

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Jeffery Washington, MBA, is dedicated to supporting businesses and communities across WPCU’s region, helping them grow, prosper, and thrive. By addressing the unique needs of small businesses with tailored solutions and exceptional support, Jeffery leverages his expertise to meet the needs of every member he serves.

With over 15 years of experience in financial services, Jeffery excels in management, relationship building, and commercial lending sales. His expertise, combined with a strong commitment to community service and a deep understanding of small business development, allows him to make a meaningful impact in providing businesses with the support they need when it matters most.

The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.

The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.

Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.

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