Events > September 8, 2009

Business Essential Series

“Lender Financing for Start-Up and Small Business”

Do you need financing for your start-up or small business? What are your options? What do you really need in order to qualify under today’s tight lending standards?

Please join our panel discussion with representatives from three very different small business lending programs for an overview of the commercial lending market and current trends. Most importantly, learn how you can best position yourself to qualify for financing. This is a great opportunity to ask your specific questions of our panelists.

Scott Huberts.  Business Development Officer, State Assistance Fund for Enterprise, Business and Industrial Development Corporation (SAFE-BIDCO). Scott has broad experience in commercial banking and serves on the Santa Rosa Economic Vitality Committee.

Susan Jensen.  Vice President/Business Development Officer at Umpqua Bank’s SBA Lending Division.  Susan has worked extensively with the small business community, including as director and consultant for the Napa and Solano Small Business Development Center.

Ron Edelman.  Regional Vice President, Marble Bridge Funding Group, Inc., a commercial finance company. Ron brings with him over 25 years of Technical Sales and Account Management experience.