Funding Your Business
Learn what lenders look for before you apply
Friday, October 09
11:00am - 12:00pm
Downtown
Classroom 140Free workshop on how to prepare for small business loans. Covers the 5 C’s of capital, required documents, and loan types. Presented by CTSBDC at Hartford Public Library.
Date: 10/9/2026
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (EDT)
Registration Deadline: 10/8/2026
Fee: No Fee
Point of Contact: Theresa Cramer, Communications Manager theresa.cramer@uconn.edu
Training Topics: International Trade
Description:
Funding Your Business
Designed to help small business owners navigate the loan application process with confidence, this event will give you a clear understanding of what lenders look for, what documents are required, and how to prepare your business financials to improve your chances of approval.
We will walk you through the steps of applying for a loan, explore the types of loans available, and introduce key resources that can support you during the process. Key topics include:
- Discovering small business loan resources
- Identifying loan types and their ideal use
- Understanding how loan funds are typically applied
- Learning the "5 Cs of Capital"
- Becoming familiar with the loan process from start to finish
Instructions:
Free to attend. Advance registration is required.
https://ctsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/75341137
If someone referred you to attend, please let CTSBDC know in the "Referral From" section on their website so they can thank them for helping connect!
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OTHER CTSBDC Events @Hartford Public Library:
Aug. 20: An Intro to Exporting, led by Denise Whitford - https://ctsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/75341136
Sept. 23: Iniciando Tu Negocio: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT (Spanish-language) - Pilar Illane - https://ctsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/75341138
Oct. 9: Funding Your Business, led by Jon Carlisle - https://ctsbdc.uconn.edu/news_events/funding-your-business/
Oct. 29: Financiando tu Negocio: Lo Que Todo Emprendedor Debe Saber" (Spanish-language) - Pilar Illanes - https://ctsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/75341140
Dec. 4: Iniciando Tu Negocio: Lo Que Necesitas Saber Para Lanzar un Negocio en CT (Spanish-language) - Pilar Illane - https://ctsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/75341139
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Education | Career | Business |
TAGS: | #smallbusinessloans | #smallbusinessfinancing | #smallbusiness | #SBDC | #loanreadiness | #howtogotaloan | #grantsforsmallbusiness | #freeworkshop | #freebusinesstraining | #entrepreneurship | #CTSBDC | #CTbusiness | #BusinessResourceCenter | #businessfunding | #BRC | #accesstocapital | #5CsofCredit |
Downtown
| Mon, Sep 07 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Tue, Sep 08 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Wed, Sep 09 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Thu, Sep 10 | 9:30AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Sep 11 | 9:30AM to 5:00PM |
| Sat, Sep 12 | 9:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Sep 13 | Closed |
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