Small & Mighty Business Series: Understanding Commercial Financing

You're invited to the Small & Mighty Business Series, sponsored by

Join us each month for a power-packed lunch and learn session tailored exclusively for small businesses with up to 30 employees. You'll have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and learn the tools and resources you need to take your business to the next level.

For our next session, we are thrilled to introduce the upcoming SCORE workshop: Understanding Commercial Financing for Small Businesses, led by Scott Petersen.

In this workshop, you'll:

• Gain a basic understanding of commercial financing options
• Participate in an open forum, with opportunities for audience-driven questions and discussions
• Walk through a scenario with a fictitious company to better understand how various loan products work in real-world situations

Program Agenda:

12 Noon | Presentation begins
1 p.m. | Q&A

This event is open to non-members:

• Non-member: $10 without lunch or $15 with lunch
• Chamber Member: Free without lunch or $5 with lunch

Space is limited. Register today to secure your spot among the Small & Mighty business community!

Scott Petersen is a servant leader with over 25 years of experience helping businesses navigate lending challenges. With a strong consultative background in regional and super-regional banks and credit unions, Scott has owned two commercial loan brokerages—Great Lakes Capital in Illinois and Petersen Consulting in Michigan. He has also been recognized with Gallup’s Five Star Service Award for excellence in customer service. Currently, Scott serves as a Senior Commercial Lender at Arbor Financial Credit Union.

When not helping businesses, Scott enjoys working on home projects, hiking, outdoor activities with his family, and attending car shows across Southwest Michigan.

Are you looking to expand your understanding of commercial financing? This interactive session is designed to help small business owners navigate the complexities of securing loans and understanding different financing options.

Please Note: All ticket sales are final. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to a team member or partner organization. Please contact a team member for assistance. Eventbrite charges a nominal fee for online ticket purchases.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Southwest Michigan First Board Room, 180 East Water Street, Kalamazoo, United States