Go Loco for Local Funding Showcase

2025 Small Business Week Funding Showcase Part of Go Loco for Local Small Businesses Week

Discover the right funding fit for your business!

Be part of Go Loco for Local Small Businesses Week with a powerful day of insights, connections, and hands-on support at the 2025 Small Business Week Funding Showcase. Whether you're just launching or ready to scale, this event will help you understand your funding options and prepare to pursue them with confidence.

What to Expect:

Morning Lender Presentations (9:30 AM – 10:45 AM): Hear from Vectra Bank, nonprofit lenders, microlenders, and private loan brokers in a series of concise, info-packed 15-minute presentations that highlight their small business funding options.

Interactive Lender Panel (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM): Engage directly with our panel of lenders. Ask questions, compare perspectives, and learn how to best position your business for financing.

Networking Lunch (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM): Enjoy lunch while making valuable connections with funders, fellow entrepreneurs, and support organizations.

Finding Grants (1:00 PM – 1:40 PM): Learn where to find small business grant opportunities, how to evaluate them for fit, what makes a strong application, and get your questions answered.

Angel Investor Presentation (1:40 PM – 2:20 PM): Explore the world of angel investing—understand what investors look for, how to approach them, and whether equity financing is right for your business.

Funding Readiness Canvas Workshop (2:20 PM – 3:30 PM): Wrap up the day with an interactive workshop guiding you through the Funding Readiness Canvas. You’ll assess your current funding position, clarify financial goals, and walk away with a customized roadmap to pursue the right funding for your business.

Thank you to our Priemer Sponsor Vectra Bank and Driving Sponsor CHFA