BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:Pacific Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:Pacific Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Save the Date: Understanding Capital Options for Your Business DESCRIPTION:Understanding Capital Options for Your BusinessPresented by Chamber member PilotChoosing the right financing can be critical to a small business's growth and long-term success. This educational panel will help business owners understand which capital options may be most appropriate based on their business's current stage of development.Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of:Financing options available at different stages of business growthPotential risks and considerations associated with various forms of capitalSteps to strengthen financial readiness and become capital-readyWarning signs of predatory lending\, scams\, and unfavorable financing termsThe discussion will focus on:Early-Stage Businesses\nInitial funding needs\, financial readiness\, and establishing a strong foundation for future financing.Businesses Established 1 3 Years\nBuilding business credit\, strengthening financials\, and accessing capital to support growth.Businesses Established 3+ Years\nFinancing expansion\, working capital\, equipment\, and other growth opportunities.Alternative Capital & Red Flags\nAn introduction to non-traditional financing options for businesses that may not yet qualify for traditional bank lending\, along with key warning signs to watch for when evaluating financing offers.Structured Networking\nConnect directly with panelists\, sponsors\, and business resource organizations to ask questions\, explore resources\, and build valuable connections.Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Katie at KatieS@sjchamber.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your organization can support small business financial education. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Understanding Capital Options for Your Business

Presented by Chamber member \;Pilot

Choosing the right financing can be critical to a small business&rsquo\;s growth and long-term success. This educational panel will help business owners understand which capital options may be most appropriate based on their business&rsquo\;s current stage of development.

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of:

The discussion will focus on:

Early-Stage Businesses
Initial funding needs\, financial readiness\, and establishing a strong foundation for future financing.

Businesses Established 1&ndash\;3 Years
Building business credit\, strengthening financials\, and accessing capital to support growth.

Businesses Established 3+ Years
Financing expansion\, working capital\, equipment\, and other growth opportunities.

Alternative Capital &\; Red Flags
An introduction to non-traditional financing options for businesses that may not yet qualify for traditional bank lending\, along with key warning signs to watch for when evaluating financing offers.

Structured Networking
Connect directly with panelists\, sponsors\, and business resource organizations to ask questions\, explore resources\, and build valuable connections.

Additional sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Katie at KatieS@sjchamber.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how your organization can support small business financial education.

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