FIN FIT- TIFTON

Thu Aug 28 2025 at 08:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC-04:00

ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture | Tifton

Georgia Secretary of State Office of Brad Raffensperger
Publisher/HostGeorgia Secretary of State Office of Brad Raffensperger
FIN FIT- TIFTON
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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

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

Nema Ethridge, Area Director, UGA Small Business Development Center, Albany, GA

John Falotico, CEO, Central Jewelers, Tifton, GA

Jared Ross, Senior Vice President / Regional Credit Officer, South Georgia Banking Company

Tommie Beth Willis, South Georgia Regional Director, ACE – Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs


LOCATION:

East/West Conference Room + Atrium

Georgia Museum of Agriculture

1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton, GA 31793



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ABAC's Georgia Museum of Agriculture, 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton, United States

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