Capitalize 2025: A Small Business Funding Panel with SBA & Local Lenders

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for funding to launch or grow your business?

Join us for this interactive panel, designed to:

-introduce you to a range of small business lending programs and options

-clarify the lending process,

-offer insights from numerous financing professionals, &

-connect you with trusted lenders and resource partners.

You will learn what lenders look for in loan applications and how to prepare for funding success.

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Whether you are just starting out or ready to expand, this event will help you:

-Discover loan programs that fit your business goals

-Understand the SBA’s role in small business financing

-Ask questions directly to local lenders and funding experts

-Build valuable connections in the lending community

Panelists include:

Gerald Brooks, SBA - Louisiana District Office, Lender Relations Specialist

Mark Lewis, JD Bank, Vice President of Commercial Banking & Lending

Jason Martinez, First Horizon, Senior Vice President

Shelley Mancuso, Southwest Louisiana Credit Union, Director of Business Services

Doug Como, Cadence Bank, President - Lake Charles Market

Register today & take the next step toward funding your business goals.