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SUMMARY:Lunch and Learn: Three Things You Need to Know Before You Go to the Bank
DESCRIPTION:In this Session\, Elli Papadopolous\, Founder and CEO of Skopos Collective\, will discuss the use of funds\, EBITA and the fine art of documentation and loan packaging all critical to setting yourself up right on your lending journey! \nAbout Elli Papadopoulos:\nElli brings over 25 years of experience working with small businesses. In 2015\, she founded Skopos Collective after spending seven years as an SBA loan underwriter and learning that too many small business owners are in the dark about their own finances. Now she works with business owners to get their financial house in order\, maximize profitability (without sacrificing their business values)\, strategize their growth\, and connect them to good funding. \nAbout Skopos:\nSkopos offers independent designers\, modern manufacturers\, and mission-driven businesses the financial clarity needed to grow. With a human approach to numbers\, our goal is to uplift the small businesses that bring character to our communities by giving business owners better control of their finances\, empower them with easy-to-use systems\, and connect them to capital. \nRSVP here for 4/15 and stay tuned for details on the following episodes – we hope to see you at one\, if not all of our sessions! 
URL:https://evergreenexchange.org/event/lunch-and-learn-three-things-you-need-to-know-before-you-go-to-the-bank/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Lunch + Learn: Small Business Financing Journey Virtual Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join Evergreen\, your fellow businesses\, and our lending community for a three part series to get your business prepared for accessing capital – whenever you might come to need it! Over and over again we get businesses coming to us looking for assistance with financing at a time when they desperately need it – instead of when they are best poised to get it.  \nThis series is intended to help you get your business primed for financing before your back is against the wall. So\, even if you are not looking for financing right now\, this is a great time to learn about the process\, hear from other businesses like yours that have accessed different forms of capital\, and meet lenders that support our small business community.       \nThis series will consist of two Lunch & Learn Webinars followed by an in-person Meet the Lender Breakfast on Wednesday\, April 29th.  \nAt our second Lunch +Learn: Small Business Financing Virtual Journey Panel on April 22nd\, attendees will learn from three business owners that have gone through the financing process and will share their experiences with accessing different forms of capital\, including: Traditional and SBA Loans\, Friend & Family Loans\, State and Municipal Grants\, and Crowdfunding and Equity.       \nOur small business panelists are: \nDoug Young\, Managing Partner\, Leerform \n\nJessica Morelli\, Formulator and CEO\, Palermo Body \n\nGrady Laird\, President and Co-Founder\, Grady’s Cold Brew \nYou can RSVP for the virtual panel here! \nFor questions about this series please contact Natalie Vichnevsky.
URL:https://evergreenexchange.org/event/lunch-learn-small-business-financing-journey-panel/
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SUMMARY:Meet the Lenders Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Curious about the lending process and want to learn more? Want to discuss your particular business financing needs with a lender in-person? Then join Evergreen and representatives from our lending community for the final installment of our three part series to get your business prepared for accessing capital. \nAt our Meet the Lenders Breakfast on April 29th you will hear from lenders all along the capital continuum from microlenders and Community Development Financial Institutions to traditional banks. Learn about their products\, best practices when applying for a loan and talk one on one with loan officers about your business’ particular financing situation. \nThis event is for anyone – you don’t need to be ready to pull the trigger on financing to participate. In fact\, learning about the financing process before you need it is the best way to prepare your business to successfully access capital. So join us\, expand your financing know-how and make some connections! \nParticipating lenders include: \nBOC Capital\nDime Bank\nGrow America\nPursuit\nJPMorgan Chase\nUrban Empowerment Fund\nCustomers Bank \nCoffee and a light breakfast will be served. You can RSVP for the panel here! \nFor questions about this series please contact Natalie Vichnevsky.
URL:https://evergreenexchange.org/event/meet-the-lenders-breakfast/
LOCATION:St. Nicks Alliance Workorce Development Center\, 92 Throop Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11206
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