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The 5 C’s of Credit – 3 Part Series

Thursdays, September 8, 15 & 22, 2022 at 12:00 pm – Webinar

Financing your business is a foundational activity.  Obtaining capital is critical to your business success.  But what do lenders look for when they make loan decisions?  And how do I approach a lender for a loan?

Join us to learn about the process of obtaining financing for your business and how lenders make credit decisions.

This seminar is a 3-part series.  Sessions will be held at noon and will last about 30-45 minutes.

Topics include:

Part 1: September 8 – Types of Financing

Click here to register for Part 1:  

https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/iv2JPGh_Z0aqFUHr8iCJYQ,A_bTOUPbsUy4dttL3TIhsA,o8xWNrUU7EGCQ0DViM5ECg,o5Qs2-1q00Kr0ukg9of5rA,uj8HsY_A5kyYRoimuqDldg,j2lvvWk3A0-0ZbL6KiqMjw?mode=read&tenantId=3c89fd8a-7f68-4667-aa15-41ebf2208961&webinarRing=gcc

Part 2:  September 15 – 5 C’s of Credit

Click here to register for Part 2:  

https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/iv2JPGh_Z0aqFUHr8iCJYQ,A_bTOUPbsUy4dttL3TIhsA,o8xWNrUU7EGCQ0DViM5ECg,BzkSsxCIyEughobaB3_FGw,hywVbSk7W0eh2Pvmvd9Tpg,Aok3YIkrbU6yQA7Dm62QGQ?mode=read&tenantId=3c89fd8a-7f68-4667-aa15-41ebf2208961&webinarRing=gcc

Part 3:  September 22 – The Process of Applying for a Loan

Click here to register for Part 3: 

https://teams.microsoft.com/registration/iv2JPGh_Z0aqFUHr8iCJYQ,A_bTOUPbsUy4dttL3TIhsA,o8xWNrUU7EGCQ0DViM5ECg,EWc05yOdl0Ko1bbITksITQ,ona1ZCcQ90ycZu1UMmzZdw,zGI6SRXgDkqlAfn6S_bezg?mode=read&tenantId=3c89fd8a-7f68-4667-aa15-41ebf2208961&webinarRing=gcc

For questions, please email paul.hoffman@sba.gov.

Local Resources to Grow Your Business – Cattaraugus County

Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 9:00 am 

Meet Local Resources who can help you grow your business in Cattaraugus County, NY

The SBA, Cattaraugus County Economic Development and the Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce present Local Resources to Grow Your Business in Cattaraugus County.  Here from local partners who can provide assistance on your small business journey.  These partners can help you with business plans, marketing, financing, accounting, social media and much more!

Participating Organizations:  SBA, Cattaraugus County Economic Development, Greater Olean Chamber of Commerce, Jamestown Community College Small Business Development Center, SCORE Mentors, Olean Business Development, Southern Tier West, Cattaraugus County Procurement Technical Assistance Center and many more.

Location:  Jamestown Community College

                 Olean Campus (Cutco Building – Magnano Room)

                 305 North Barry Street

                 Olean, NY  14760

Click here to register:  Local Resources to Grow your Business – Cattaraugus County Tickets, Tue, Sep 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

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