FIN FIT- ROME

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 08:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Floyd County Campus | Rome

Georgia Secretary of State Office of Brad Raffensperger
Publisher/HostGeorgia Secretary of State Office of Brad Raffensperger
FIN FIT- ROME
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Starting a business & making it profitable is hard enough. Our panelists discuss how to fearlessly raise capital to finance your business.
About this Event

It's a FREE workshop featuring speakers, interactive exercises, and facilitated group discussions to empower small business owners.

The forum's goal is to provide useful information and insights, mentorship opportunities, networking, and valuable educational resources, including all resources developed by the Georgia Secretary of State Securities Division and its partners.



PROGRAM AGENDA

8:30am Registration & continental breakfast

9:00am Opening and Panel

  • Opening Remarks & Welcome Message
  • Panel discussion & audience Q&A

10:50am Transition to LAB

11:00am Learning LAB

Developing your fundraising goals, preparing your fundraising package, what to consider before you say yes, and You've raised! Managing your investor relationships for continued success and sustainability.

Led by: Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor & Small Business Advisor

12:25pm Closing statements

12:30pm Program concludes


MODERATOR

Donna Lowry, Award Winning Journalist


PANELISTS

April Berry, Senior Commercial Lender, ACE- Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs

Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor & Small Business Advisor

JJ Johnson, Multi-Unit Franchise Owner of StretchLab Studios, Atlanta and Smoothie King, Rome

Peter Matthews, Area Director, UGA Small Business Development Center, Rome, GA

Corey L. Townsend, Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer, Ameris Bank


LOCATION:

Conference center located in Room H101 A/B/C in Building H




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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Georgia Northwestern Technical College Floyd County Campus, 1 Maurice Culberson Drive Southwest, Rome, United States

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