Do you have a business or a business idea that needs money? 

Whether you are a business looking for a loan for working capital and equipment or a person with a high tech idea that needs funding, this session will help you navigate the world of investment, bank and government financing. 

Grow Your Business with TechStart

Presented by TechColumbus and the Small Business Development Center 

Special programs to help you fill the gaps of Conventional Lending 

Appalachian Advanced Energy Association

Grow Now Program

Ohio Small Business Administration

United States Department of Agriculture

TechColumbus regarding the TechStart Program

Buckeye Hill/ARC Revolving Loan Fund

CCDC/SBA 504

USDA

How to get the bank to say “YES” ~ The Bank Perspective

Interactive panel of bank lenders discussing issues such as: What is the role of a bank? How do I attract investors? What is involved in writing a business plan? Do I need collateral? and How to prepare a start-up and existing business for funding.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.  ~ Registration and Networking

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ~ Capital Access 2008

Hocking County EMA

52 E. 2^nd Street

Logan, OH 43138

 No Cost to attend, registration is required

To register or if you have questions, please call Laura Coffee at (614) 675-3755 or

Register at the following link: http://www.techcolumbus.org/en/cev/335