Date: Thursday, October 30th, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30AM

Location:

Virtual: Via Zoom (Provided after registration)

Join us for a FREE dynamic one and a half hour Zoom panel discussion, followed by Q&A, featuring experts from the Pennsylvania SBDC, Pursuit, and Community First Fund. The panel will cover the loan programs available to small businesses, how to determine which program is the best fit for your needs, and the steps to prepare a loan-ready application. You will also learn how to apply, access technical assistance to strengthen your submission, and discover the specific programs offered by each participating organization. Whether you are just starting your funding journey or looking to strengthen your loan application, this session will provide practical insights and direct connections to the resources that can help you succeed.

Hear directly from:

• Will Hooten, Executive Director of SSBCI, PASBDC
• Ethan Ruot, AVP, Senior Business Development Officer, Pursuit
• Tom Dowling, Vice President, Business Development, Pursuit
• Alba Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Finanta

This free session is open to all and is ideal for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community stakeholders. Join us in person or from the convenience of your home or office via Zoom!