Fund My Business Workshop Series

Name: Fund My Business Workshop Series
Start: 2026-01-07T19:00:00-08:00
Location: 350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA, United States, California 95020

Schedule

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

350 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA, United States, California 95020 | Gilroy, CA

The Fund My Business program is designed for entrepreneurs with an existing business or a growing start-up who are ready to secure funding up to $15,000 in an interest free microloan. It helps entrepreneurs strengthen their financial literacy, financial strategy and access capital needed to grow. Participants gain the skills to prepare effective loan applications, improve creditworthiness, and connect with microloan providers such as Kiva, CDFIs.
Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Register to reserve your spot and plan to attend all 3 sessions: https://sccl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=fund%20my%20business
Topics covered include:
■ Financial documents and cash flow projections
■ Credit readiness and loan applications
■ Funding options: microloans, crowdfunding, Kiva, CDFIs, SBA lenders
■ Capital strategies for sustainable growth
■ Building lender relationships
Attendees can fill out this online form prior to the first class to ensure proper tracking of program outcomes: https://centrocommunity.tfaforms.net/238
Presented by Centro Community Partners (Centro), a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California. "We strengthen communities by empowering entrepreneurs, especially women, immigrants, and low-to-moderate income individuals. We provide step-by-step guidance, practical training, and access to capital so they can launch, fund, and grow their businesses. Our mission is to create economic opportunity through entrepreneurship. By partnering with community organizations, funders, and supporters, we amplify impact and help entrepreneurs
transform their own lives, uplift families, and strengthen neighborhoods. Centro’s programs are donor-funded and free to participants in the community. We focus on reducing common barriers entrepreneurs face and are designed to deliver clear, practical, and outcome-driven results. By collaborating with community partners, we extend our reach and increase impact."