“Become Bankable: How to Position Your Business for Funding Success”

Cash flow surprises? Growth opportunity knocking? This workshop helps small business owners take control of their financial future by understanding what it means to be bankable. You’ll learn the 5 C’s of Credit and apply them to a real-world case study to uncover how to build trust with lenders, avoid costly missteps, and plan ahead for growth and emergencies. *Learn how banks actually assess your business—and what you can do to prepare *Prepare to have a confident conversation with your business banker *Gain practical knowledge from a real-life case study of “Uncle Jimmy’s Bottles LLC” *Discover how to improve your creditworthiness and loan-readiness *Connect with local advisors, bankers, and fellow business owners *Walk away with a framework to plan for the next opportunity—not just react to it This highly informative workshop is for small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to grow, borrow, or strengthen their banking relationships in 2025 and beyond.

Speaker(s): Jim Buckner and Tim Bingaman- Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals Josh Galloway and Thomas Keane-First Financial Bank

Co-Sponsor(s): In partnership with First Financial Bank, the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, and the Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals. First Financial Bank: Creating opportunities for clients and communities to thrive.

This workshop will take place at South Ridge Brewery, 1030 S. South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177

Fee: No Cost