Financing for the Future for New & Existing Business

1000 Uluʻōhiʻa Street,Kapolei HI 96707

20 July, 2021

Description

Financing for the Future: New and existing businesses: Join us for Pannel Presentation - Group Activity - One-on-one appointments w/lenders Whether you are looking for funding to start a new business or expand on your existing one this workshop is for you. Together with our resource partners and: Local LendersMicro-LendersUS Department of Agriculture (USDA)Department of Business Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT)They will share information on their funding programs to help you: Secure funds for new business start upsSecure funds for expansion of existing businessFinance the purchase of propertyFinance the purchase of equipmentPurchase a existing businessSecure a business line of creditWe will begin the day with a panel presentation followed by a group activity where you will use the information from the panel and put together a presentation to pitch your financing request to the panel and get feedback. We will end the day with one-on-one appointments with the lender of your choice to discuss your specific financing needs. You will be given the opportunity to sign up for same day one-on-one appointments or make appointments for a later date. The team at SBA’s Hawaii District Office – including our Guam branch staff - has a wealth of experience and an extensive network of lenders, trainers, consultants and resource providers in the private sector and at the Federal, State, and County levels to help you build the business that you envision.  Training, technical assistance and consulting services are readily available from the Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), the Women’s Business Center, and SCORE throughout the Hawaii District Territory are available to you for your business venture.  Whether you’re in the early planning stages, need to develop your business plan, or compile a financing package, these programs give professional support. The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) with the State of Hawaii DBEDT allows firms interested in or ready to export to learn, advance and secure international sales.  SBA’s cutting edge “CEO” course, Emerging Leaders, sharpens the tools for small business owners to reach the next level by mastering business management skills.  SBA’s government contracting has a significant impact on the Hawaii & Pacific Island’s economy, fueled by our critical location in the Pacific and the military investment. The 8(a) business development program, HUB Zone initiative, Women Owned Small Business Contracting, All Small Mentor-Protégé Program, and other priority programs support training and contract awards to many small firms and open doors to business growth and job creation in our state.  The Resource Guide available at www.SBA.gov/hi is a great connector to our local resources. You’ll find even more information at your fingertips including forms, interactive training, and the latest developments on our website to help make your entrepreneurial journey an incredible and profitable adventure.