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WE Gather with FUNDING + Access to Capital EXPO - A 2025 Business Accelerator Series

May
22
2025
Thu, May 22 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Topic: Financing

Open to ANYONE interested in these topics! Accessing the right funding is essential for growing and sustaining your business, but understanding the options and preparing to apply can be daunting. "WE Gather with FUNDING" is designed to equip entrepreneurs with the tools, strategies, and confidence to secure the capital they need. This workshop will focus on the preparation needed to attract funding, emphasizing the development of a Lean Business Plan and other essential artifacts. Following the workshop, an afternoon expo will provide opportunities to connect directly with funders. What to Expect: Understand the Funding Landscape: Gain insights into federal, state, and local funding options, including loans, grants, and alternative financing. Build a Lean Business Plan: Learn how to craft a focused, actionable Lean Business Plan and supporting documents, critical for funding applications. Identify Funding Fit: Match your business needs with the right funding opportunities and understand the application process. Includes access to Funding Bot matching. Prepare for Success: Develop a strong funding application and pitch that resonates with funders. Attend our afternoon Access to Capital EXPO: Meet federal, state, and local lenders, learn about supportive federal and state programs, and meet local business service providers. Support Beyond the Gathering: Remember, we're here to support your business journey with complimentary professional consulting. Visit centralsbdc.org for more resources and to connect with our expert advisors.

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Co-Sponsor(s): The 2025 WE Gather Accelerator Series is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners: Platinum Sponsors: High Country Bank and CHFA Gold Sponsor: The Minority Business Office of Colorado Office of Economic Development + International Trade (OEDIT) Grant Funding: Freeport-McMoRan Grant and our primary grant supporters, including SBA, Chaffee County, Lake County, and Park County Collaborators: Chaffee County Public Health Nonprofit Support: Chaffee County Community Foundation Without this invaluable support, we wouldn’t be able to offer this Business Accelerator Series. Thank you for helping us empower entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders across rural Colorado!

The Colorado SBDC Network is working towards ensuring all of our web content is accessible to all users, including those with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities. Please email sbdc@state.co.us or call 303-860-5881 or Schedule a phone call ONLY if you need to request reasonable accommodations to access the services we provide. Examples of accommodations include: Sign language interpretation for an event, meeting, or appointment; An assistive listening device for an in-person meeting or event; Alternative document formats (such as Braille or large print)


Fee: $ 29.00

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Location

Chaffee County Fairgrounds
10165 Co Rd 120 Poncha Springs, CO 81201
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Colorado-SBDC
Funded by SBA
Member of America's SBDC