Funding-Ready and Growth-Ready

Dec
8
2026
Tue, Dec 8 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Topic: Business Planning

Workshop Goal: Local businesses, let’s explore whether you are prepared for loans, grants, contracts, or expansion. What are you doing, and how is your business model getting you the funding you need? Participants will leave with a finished business plan or the start of it, and a list of targeted funding partners who can support you in the local area.

Speaker(s): Laura Torres, SBDC Business Advisor - Laura Torres is a seasoned business adviser dedicated to empowering communities through economic development and strategic programming. With over 15 years of experience, Laura leads initiatives that foster workforce engagement and drive economic advancement. Her diverse background includes recruiting, business consulting, program outreach, and talent development. As a proud military caregiver to her Marine Corps Veteran husband, Laura is passionate about advocating for veteran entrepreneurship and workforce solutions. Co-author of three anthology books, focused on Latina leadership.

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Fee: No Cost

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