The final session on June 6 — Step Four: You are Approved for the Loan, Now What? Time to Network — will be held in person. Once you are approved for a loan, there are processes in place to ensure you and the lender agree to the loan terms. An FSC First Loan Closing coordinator and an attorney will speak to you about how to prepare and what to expect. Following this final session, participants will have the opportunity to network with the group.

Get your small business the help it needs with Capital Matters! Powered by FSC First’s Level Up program, the Capital Matters program provides small business owners with the financial management tools needed to grow. By explaining the application process, how to prepare loan documents, and introducing you to lending partners, FSC First tailors financing solutions to your business toolkit.

The first track, “Key Steps to Financing Your Small Business,” kicks off on April 27 and runs every other week through June 6 from 11:00 – 12:30 PM. This is an in-person event at 1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 300, Largo, MD 20774 conference room 140.

This program is designed for Maryland-based early-stage and growth-stage companies with at least 3 years of financial statements, generating revenue, and seeking financing. Prince George’s County business owners are particularly encouraged to participate.

Registration for both the full course and single sessions is available. Participants who sign up for the full course can receive a free license to a business plan writing software tool or or accounting software. In addition, you may receive up to three hours of free consulting with a service provider professional such as a CPA or Business Consultant.