CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (May 29, 2025) – The Charlotte County Economic Development Office, in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration, invites entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners to an in-person workshop titled “Are You Lender Ready?” The event will be held from 1-3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the Economic Development Office, located at 18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 302, Port Charlotte, FL 33948.
This workshop is designed to help local businesses better understand what lenders are looking for when evaluating loan applications. Attendees will hear directly from a panel of lending experts who will discuss loan programs, qualification criteria, interest rates, terms, and the overall application process.
The event will conclude with a lender matchmaking session, offering attendees the chance to ask questions, get practical tips, and make valuable one-on-one connections with lenders.
Invited community partners include: SBDC at FGCU, Crews Bank & Trust, Achieva Credit Union, SCORE, Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, CareerSource, and more.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mxf55uhk
For information, contact Maria Vastola at 941-764-4942 or maria.vastola@charlottecountyfl.gov.
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