About this Event
Funding for Your Small Business
Austin's community of small business owners consistently rank funding as one of their top needs. This event makes it easier to connect with lenders and resources that can help you secure capital for your business. Meet community lenders, banks, and credit unions in one place, learn how to prepare for the loan process, find resources to build your credit, and meet one-on-one with lenders to explore funding options.
About the Event
Hosted by Austin Small and Minority Business Resources, the Economic Development Department's Small Business Division, and Austin Public Library, this no-cost event brings together local lending partners and business support organizations to help entrepreneurs navigate the funding landscape. Staff from the City of Austin and Austin Public Library will also be available to answer questions and connect you with additional resources and services to support your business goals.
Whether you're seeking your first business loan, preparing for future financing opportunities, or exploring alternative funding options, you'll leave with practical information, new connections, and a better understanding of the resources available to help your business grow.
Registration
Attendance is free, and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is encouraged.
What to bring: Business cards or capability statements, an estimate of how much funding you need and how you plan to use it, and any recent financial documents you may have, such as tax returns, bank statements, or a profit-and-loss statement. Not sure what documents are relevant? Come anyway. Lenders can help you understand what information may be needed and how to prepare for future financing conversations.
What to Bring
To make the most of your conversations with lenders, consider bringing:
- Business cards or a capability statement
- An estimate of how much funding you need and how you plan to use it
- Recent financial documents, if available, such as:
- Tax returns
- Bank statements
- Profit-and-loss statements
Not sure what documents you have or need? Come anyway. Lenders can help you understand what information may be needed and how to prepare for future financing opportunities.
Parking and Transportation
Parking and transportation: Parking is available in the library garage. Please bring your parking ticket to the check-in table for validation.
Questions?
Staff from Austin Small and Minority Business Resources and Austin Public Library will be available throughout the event to answer questions and help connect you with additional business resources and support services.
Event venue & nearby stays
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library, 710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, United States
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