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Bridging the Capital Access Gap Watch Parties

November 6, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Join the watch party to learn more about the research and curriculum behind Bridging the Capital Access Gap, attend office hours, and hear from the LISC and ICIC teams about what it means to bring this information to support thriving small businesses.

You’re Invited!

Join LISC and ICIC for our Bridging the Capital Access Gap watch party! Partners across LISC’s BDO Network and ICIC’s ecosystem are invited to watch, ask questions and learn together. You'll hear more about the learn more about the research and curriculum behind the series, and what it means to bring this information to support thriving small businesses. 

We’re excited to cap the viewing parties with virtual office hours hosted by capital access specialist and the series’ instructor, Susan Brown.

Office Hours

Tuesday, January 24, 1PM ET/10AM PT (60 Minutes)

Join small business capital access specialist and trainer Susan Brown, host of Bridging the Capital Access Gap, and participate in a live Q&A with professionals across the nation. Submit questions in advance using the chat feature in previous Bridging the Capital Access Gap watch parties, or during this event.

Register Here

Office Hours

Tuesday, January 31, 1PM ET/10AM PT (60 Minutes)

Join small business capital access specialist and trainer Susan Brown, host of Bridging the Capital Access Gap, and participate in a live Q&A with professionals across the nation. Submit questions in advance using the chat feature in previous Bridging the Capital Access Gap watch parties, or during this event.

Register Here

Chapter 1: The Lending Landscape

Tuesday, December 6 at 1PM ET/10AM PT 
(60 Minutes)

Accessing capital requires entrepreneurs to understand and navigate their local lending landscape. Join us to better understand how you can help a business identify when and which loans to apply for, find the right lender to engage with and develop long-lasting relationships with lenders as an organization.

Chapter 2: Underwriting Basics

Tuesday, Dec 13 at 1PM ET/10AM PT (75 Minutes)

Underwriting is a key step in accessing capital but it doesn’t have to be a challenge. Hear expert advice on how you can help small businesses have a smoother underwriting process. Explore key points lenders will evaluate when reviewing credit & debt history and more.

Chapter 3, Part 1: Creating Quality Capital Applications

Tuesday, January 10, 1PM ET/10AM PT (75 Minutes)

Submitting a loan or grant application means putting a business' best foot forward. How can entrepreneurs best prepare for review? Find out about the challenge of lending to start-ups, financing alternatives, getting loan ready and how business owners can improve their credit.

Chapter 3, Part 2: Debt, Collateral,and Advanced Capital Access

Tuesday, January 17, 1PM ET/10AM PT (60 minutes)

To best prepare for accessing new capital, a business should understand how a financial institution will weigh its debt capacity. Attendees of this final Capital Access Watch Party will leave understanding the importance of Debt Service Coverage, strategies for collateral management and advanced steps to continue improving future loans applications.