Small Business Loan Resources and Networking Event

Name: Small Business Loan Resources and Networking Event
Start: 2025-10-30T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-30T17:30:00-04:00
Location: Geauga County Community & Economic Development Office

Schedule

Thu Oct 30 2025 at 03:30 pm to 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Geauga County Community & Economic Development Office | Chardon, OH

Do you require financial assistance to start a business or grow an existing business? Securing small business loans can be challenging, but help is available. Join us for our Loan Resources and Networking Event where experts from the SBDC, the SBA, Dollar Bank and Growth Capital will provide information on where to find help, types of lending programs, and tips on how to obtain financing. Plus, Network with other Business Owners, Resource Organizations and Lenders in the Community! It's FREE to attend!
Event Agenda:
*3:30p.m. to 4:30p.m.: Program of Presenters
*4:30p.m. to 5:30p.m: Networking and Q and A
Complimentary beverages included: Sponsored by Growth Capital Corp.
Organized by the Ohio SBDC at Lakeland Community College
This Event is Hosted by the Ohio SBDC at Lakeland Community College and the Geauga County Community & Economic Development Office. Event will take place at the Geauga County Community & Economic Development Office in Chardon at 470 Center St, Bldg A-8 room A334. YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND. Limited Seating.
Deadline to register is 10/28/25.
Speaker(s):
*Anita Stocker, Business Advisor specializing in finance at Ohio SBDC at Lakeland C.C.
*Thomas R. Sangrik, Business Development and Lender Relations, U.S. SBA in Cleveland
*John Kropf, Executive Director and President, Growth Capital Corp.
*Deb Krejci, Senior VP, Business Banking Regional Manager at Dollar Bank