The April 27 session is Step One: Introduction. What is FSC First and the Level Up Program, and How Can They Help Your Small Business? Hear from FSC First’s CFO, Beverly Everson-Jones, who will introduce you to FSC First and explain the difference between traditional banks and a Community Development Finance Institution. You will learn […]

The May 9 session is Step Two: Writing a Business Plan for Financing. Writing a business plan may seem arduous, but this session will help you understand the components of a business plan, and prepare you for this essential step. Get your small business the help it needs with Capital Matters! Powered by FSC First’s […]

The May 23 session is Step Three: Preparing and Submitting a Successful Loan Application. A panel of three business lending specialists will emphasize the importance of establishing and maintaining a relationship with a lender, what lenders look for in a loan application, what the red flags for a loan officer are, and how you can […]

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 […]