CCI - Small Business Loan Options

November 8, 2018, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Small Business Loan Options for Creative Entrepreneurs
with CDC Small Business Finance

 

Artists and creative entrepreneurs often struggle to obtain traditional business loans due to high debt, low profit margins, and other factors common to creative lives. But there are options out there that may be right for you! In this workshop, representatives of CDC Small Business Finance will give you the lay of the land and help you understand best practices and what to look for when it comes to small business loan options for new and non-traditional businesses. You will also learn about crowdfunding for a loan through microlending platforms like Kiva, and how that differs from other crowdfunding strategies (Kickstarter, Indiegogo, etc.).

 

About the Presenters:

 

Anna Marie Cruz is a loan officer providing financing to small businesses in Los Angeles. Prior to joining CDC, Anna Marie worked in residential real estate financing dealing directly with consumers and representing large institutions to brokers. She has a unique blend of experience in financing, international/economic development and marketing. Anna Marie has an MBA from the University of Michigan and a Bachelors in Sociology from Cal State University Long Beach.

 

Marsel Watts comes from a non-profit background addressing problems facing the public and private sector around the world. Her passion is helping the less fortunate and underserved, and addressing the unique challenges facing minority, women-owned businesses in particular. Her primary roles have been providing business consulting, research & development, fundraising and special events services. She has trained thousands of entrepreneurs with an aggressive multi-state growth component in providing outreach and risk education to small business owners in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Atlanta.  

 

 

Workshop Details: 

 

Date: Thursday, November 8, 2018

To enroll in a workshop, you must first become a member of CCI and create a user name and password. CCI membership is free of charge and open to the public.

Cancellation Policy: Full refund on registration fees up to 48 hours prior to workshop date. Fees non-refundable after that date.

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