Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness 2026
About this Event
Volusia Business Resources Live Presents: Funding Readiness 2026
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS. GET INSPIRED. BECOME FUNDING READY.
MEET THE FOUNDER OF SUBSAFE...And Learn the Secrets of Business Funding Success
What’s the difference between a brilliant business idea and a thriving company? Often, it's access to capital. 💰
Discover how to bridge that critical gap at the Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Wayne G. Sanborn Center, 815 S. Alabama Ave., DeLand.
This event, offered at no cost and including lunch, is designed to transform entrepreneurs from funding seekers to funding recipients.
Attendees will hear firsthand from Desiree Haller, founder and CEO of SubSafe, who along with her husband turned a clever solution into a thriving Volusia County-based business after their debut on Shark Tank landing a deal with Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley.
Stop guessing what lenders want. This interactive workshop delivers:
• Direct access to lenders and financial professionals who approve business loans
• Practical strategies for organizing your financials to impress potential investors
• A personalized roadmap to identify which funding options align with your specific business model
• Real-world insights that translate complex lending processes into actionable steps
Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness 2026 is an event designed to help your business be ready for business funding.
Event Time:
8:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Check-in and breakfast begins at 7:45 a.m.
Program begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
This high-valued event is offered FREE and includes Lunch with Keynote Speaker Desiree Haller, CEO SubSafe based in Port Orange. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Thank You to These Supporters
- Volusia County Economic Development
- Fairwinds Credit Union
- SouthState Bank
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:40 AM
Welcome Address
🕑: 08:40 AM - 09:00 AM
Volusia Business Resources Funding Readiness Center Overview
Host: Brad Harris, Volusia County Economic Dev. Business Mgr.
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:45 AM
The 5C's of Credit – Bankers Panel
Host: Lisa Peterson, SouthState Bank
Info: What are the 5 C's of Credit and how do they impact your ability to obtain a loan or funding? Learn directly from these funding professionals.
🕑: 09:25 AM - 09:50 AM
Financial Statements
Info: Business leaders need a firm grasp on the financial state of their venture to make both sound and timely decisions.
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Mastering Cash Flow
Info: Business owners must know how funds are being used and whether there are sufficient resources to sustain their vision and strategy going forward.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Budgeting Basics
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Debt Funding Options - SBA & Conventional Loans
Host: Trecia Arrington, SBDC at DSC
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM
Debt Funding Options - Online Fin-Tech/Brokered Loans
Host: S. Boyd Karren, Otro Financial
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:05 PM
Equity & Peer Funding
🕑: 12:10 PM - 01:30 PM
Keynote Address w/Desiree Haller, Founder & CEO of SubSafe
Host: Lou Paris, Director, Volusia County Econ Dev.
Info: Desiree Haller is the founder and CEO of SubSafe, who along with her husband, turned a clever solution into a thriving Volusia County-based business after their debut on Shark Tank landing a deal with Mark Cuban and Charles Barkley.
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