Veteran’s Guide to Small Business Financing: Strategies for Success and Growth

This workshop is designed to help veterans navigate the often-complex landscape of small business financing. Whether you're just starting your entrepreneurial journey or looking to grow an existing business, you’ll learn effective strategies for securing the capital you need to succeed. We’ll cover a range of financing options, including government grants, SBA loans, and private funding sources tailored specifically for veterans. You’ll also gain insights into crafting a solid business plan, understanding credit, and identifying the best funding opportunities for your business goals. Join us for practical advice, expert tips, and the tools you need to fuel your business’ success and growth!

Speaker(s): William Bowers serves as the Director of the Economic and Community Development Institute's (ECDI) Veteran Business Outreach Center (VBOC) of Ohio. A native of Fort Wayne, Indiana, he dedicated 21 years to the U.S. Air Force as a communications technician, with assignments in Louisiana, Turkey, Italy, New Mexico, South Korea, the Azores, Virginia, and Ohio, and deployments to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Qatar. During his service, William earned a bachelor's degree in management studies with a minor in human resources from the University of Maryland Global Campus, along with several technical and professional certifications. Contact Info: 614-643-6280 ext. 123 | wbowers@ecdi.org Wright State University, Allyn Hall, Veteran Military Center 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy, Rm 131A

Co-Sponsor(s): Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals

This workshop will be presented in-person at the Miami Regionals Voice of America Learning Center in Room 100 and via Zoom with link provided upon registeration.

Fee: No Cost