This is your opportunity to learn about business financing from experts and have the opportunity to meet with bankers and lenders on what you need to do to better finance your business!

8:30-9:00 am Check in Coffee and Networking -- No Coffee and Food Allowed in the City Council Chambers

9:00am: Marquise Jackson -- San Diego and Imperial Valley Network SBDC welcome introduction of the SBDC program and Directors.

9:10am: City of Chula Vista Representative -- The Chula Vista loan program in conjunction with City of San Diego

9:20am: Congressman Juan Vargas – "We Can Assist Small Businesses"

9:30am: "How to obtain and Keep Good Credit" -- Bill Martinez, San Diego Credit Recovery

10:00: "What Do You Need to Get Capital" Panel Discussion featuring different types of financing institutions. Panel to be finalized: Accion, CDC, U.S. Bank, SBA, Alternative Lender, South County EDC

10:55: Closing Comments and One-On-One Meeting Instructions and up Coming Events

11:00 - 12:30: One-On-One Meetings with Lending and Resource Organizations