Securing Funds for Your Small Business - HYBRID
Schedule
Tue Sep 16 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
ECDI Cleveland | Cleveland, OH

About this Event
Are you looking for funding to grow your small business but are intimidated by the business loan process? Join the Citizens and ECDI experts in person or online for an informative hybrid session to learn about available financing options and how to make business loan applications successful.
Workshop Topics:
- Overview of various funding options
- Tips and tricks for making sure your loan application is successful.
- The 5 Cs of Credit
Whether you're a startup or an established business, this workshop is designed to empower you with the knowledge and tools to access the capital required for your next big venture.
In-person spots are limited, so register today!


About the Speakers
Kiesha Wilson is a Vice President and Multiple-Site Branch Manager at Citizens. With 25 years in the financial services industry, Kiesha has vast working experience in personal banking, credit cards, and home mortgages.
Kiesha loves helping people meet their financial goals by increasing their financial education, confidence, and knowledge of financial services that can assist them.
Philip Johnston Jr. is a Business Relationship Manager and a trusted advisor for his clients. In his role, he works with businesses and Individual owners to help them navigate their business’s financial journey every step of the way. He brings over 23 years’ experience in the fields of Business Solutions, Lending, and Personal Banking Solutions. Philip brings vast knowledge of all banking solutions, business and personal, to build strategies and solutions for business owners.

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.
Where is it happening?
ECDI Cleveland, 1974 E 66th Street, Cleveland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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