Get your Money: Access to Capital and Funding

Schedule

Tue Oct 14 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

35 W Huron St., Suite 201, Pontiac, MI, United States, Michigan 48342 | Pontiac, MI

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Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for an engaging two-part session designed specifically for established business owners who are looking to deepen their understanding of how to access capital and prepare for meaningful financial growth. Led by David Watkins of First Merchants Bank, this interactive session will explore what it really takes to qualify for business loans and lines of credit—from preparing your financial documents to understanding what lenders look for when making funding decisions.
You’ll gain practical insights into:
Accessing capital through banks and lending institutions
Strengthening your financial readiness
Presenting your business effectively to lenders
Leveraging funding for growth, stability, and opportunity
Plus, hear from special guest Nancy Arredondo of A & R Consulting Group, who will offer valuable insights on strategy and planning to support your long-term financial goals.
Requirements to Attend:
Participants must be business owners with existing revenue and a registered EIN.
Spaces are limited—secure your spot and take a powerful step toward funding your business success!

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Martes, 7 de octubre – Sesión de dos partes con First Merchants Bank
Tema: Consigue Tu Dinero: Acceso al Capital y Financiamiento
Presentado por: First Merchants Bank – David Watkins, Vicepresidente, Oficial de Préstamos Comerciales Comunitarios – Mercado de Michigan
Invitada Especial (Segmento informativo, no taller): Nancy Arredondo – A & R Consulting Group
Hora: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Lugar: Oakland Thrive – 35 W. Huron St, Suite 201, Pontiac, MI 48342

Descripción del Taller:
¿Listo para llevar tu negocio al siguiente nivel? Acompáñanos en una sesión dinámica en dos partes, diseñada específicamente para propietarios de negocios establecidos que buscan comprender mejor cómo acceder al capital y prepararse para un crecimiento financiero significativo.
Dirigido por David Watkins de First Merchants Bank, este taller interactivo abordará lo que realmente se necesita para calificar para préstamos comerciales y líneas de crédito — desde la preparación de tus documentos financieros hasta entender qué evalúan los prestamistas al tomar decisiones de financiamiento.

Obtendrás conocimientos prácticos sobre:
Cómo acceder al capital a través de bancos e instituciones financieras
Cómo fortalecer la preparación financiera de tu negocio
Cómo presentar tu empresa de manera efectiva ante prestamistas
Cómo utilizar el financiamiento para impulsar el crecimiento, la estabilidad y nuevas oportunidades
Además, escucha a la invitada especial Nancy Arredondo de A & R Consulting Group, quien compartirá valiosos consejos sobre estrategia y planificación para apoyar tus metas financieras a largo plazo.

Requisitos para Participar:
Los participantes deben ser propietarios de negocios con ingresos actuales y contar con un número de EIN registrado.
¡Los asientos son limitados! Asegura tu lugar y da un paso firme hacia el financiamiento del éxito de tu negocio.
https://oaklandthrive.org/etn/get-your-money-access-to-capital-and-funding/get-your-money-access-to-capital-and-funding/
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35 W Huron St., Suite 201, Pontiac, MI, United States, Michigan 48342

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