FIN FIT- Columbus

Starting a business & making it profitable is hard enough. Our panelists discuss how to fearlessly raise capital to finance your business.
About this Event

It's a FREE workshop featuring speakers, interactive exercises, and facilitated group discussions to empower small business owners.

We proud to partner with The Columbus Chamber of Commerce, UGA SBDC in Columbus, VBOC, Georgia VECTR Center (Veterans Education Career Transition Resource), & Georgia Department of Veterans Service for this free small business event.

The forum's goal is to provide useful information and insights, mentorship opportunities, networking, and valuable educational resources, including all resources developed by the Georgia Secretary of State Securities Division and its partners.

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:30am Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00am Opening and Panel

• Opening Remarks & Welcome Message
• Panel discussion & audience Q&A

10:50am Transition to LAB

11:00am Learning LAB

Developing your fundraising goals, preparing your fundraising package, what to consider before you say yes, and You've raised! Managing your investor relationships for continued success and sustainability.

Led by: Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor & Small Business Advisor

12:30pm Program concludes

MODERATOR

Donna Lowry, Award Winning Journalist

PANELISTS

Brittany Haines, CFE, President & CEO, Growing Room Child Development Centers

Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor & Small Business Advisor

Greg Ray, Vice President, Business Development Officer, Colony Bank

Reginald "Reggie" Thompson, Director, Program Manager, Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center (GA VBOC), Georgia VECTR Center

Phil Wise, Area Director for the UGA SBDC in Columbus

LOCATION:

Cunningham Center at Columbus State, Blanchard B&C halls

3100 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31907