Small Business Education Workshop

Join us for a no-cost, educational event designed to help small business owners better understand how to prepare for, pursue, and strategically use capital to support growth, stability, and long-term success.

Date & Time

Wednesday, October 21
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

About the Event

This focused session will feature expert-led presentations to support business success through:

  • Evaluating financing options.
  • Strengthening financial readiness.
  • Understanding key criteria lenders use to evaluate creditworthiness.
  • Leveraging SBA lending programs and other community resources.

We'll wrap up with collaborative discussion and networking opportunities to share ideas, best practices, and strategies to help your business move forward with confidence.

Presented by:

Erica Slatt
SBA Manager, Washington Trust Bank


Taryn Hornby
Certified Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center

Laura Gomez
Business Loan Officer, Business Impact NW

Alex Alvarez
Business Advisor, Evergreen Business Capital Community Finance

Sarosh Nasir
Sr. Business Lender, Craft 3

Agenda

1:30 p.m. Check-in and networking.
2:00 p.m. Program begins.

Directions & Parking

We look forward to welcoming you. Event details and directions are provided below.

Emerald Downs,
Emerald Room
2300 Ron Crockett Dr.
Auburn, WA 98001

Featured Speakers

Luke Jacobs
Luke Jacobs
Chief Economist, Washington Trust Bank

Luke provides economic insights and market analysis to help businesses and communities make informed financial decisions.

Maya Chen
Maya Chen
Senior Market Strategist

Maya works with organizations to identify opportunities, navigate uncertainty, and develop practical strategies for long-term growth.

Daniel Brooks
Daniel Brooks
Commercial Banking Market Manager

Daniel helps businesses evaluate financial trends, prepare for changing market conditions, and make confident decisions about what comes next.

Event Resources

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