Funding Your Farm or Food Related Business
Getting lender ready:
- A plain language walk-through of how lenders look at applications
- Bookkeeping basics: Cover the minimum financial records we need and what cash flow looks like for a farm
- Stacking capital: A dive into the sources of capital for small farms
This webinar is designed to help small business owners understand what how to successfully position their business for financing. Participants will learn how lenders evaluate loan applications. The session will walk through the essential documents needed for a strong loan package, common pitfalls that delay or derail financing, and practical steps to strengthen your business before applying. Drawing from real-world examples in Hawaiʻi’s small business and agricultural sectors, this webinar will also explore creative financing options and how to work with community lenders, banks, and public programs to access the capital needed for growth.
Speaker(s): Eric Bowman, Feed the Hunger Fund, Loan Manager
Co-Sponsor(s):
It is a non-refundable workshop unless the Hawaii SBDC Network cancels. Pre-registration required at our website www.hisbdc.org. If payment is not received at the time of registration, it will be canceled automatically! This training event is supported by federal taxpayer funds. By registering, I certify that I am legally authorized to receive services funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars, in accordance with applicable federal law and Executive Order 14218 ‘Ending Taxpayer Subsidization of Open Borders’ (February 19, 2025). The Hawai‘i SBDC is a program of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement SBAOEDSB250164-02-00 SBA with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. Hawai‘i SBDC services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. Language assistance services are available for individuals with limited English proficiency as well as reasonable accommodations can be made for persons with disabilities if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Hawai‘i SBDC at info@hisbdc.org to make arrangements. Hawai‘i SBDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Fee: $ 15.00
We accept MasterCard and Visa. No Cash Payments. Payments must be made immediately during registration! The fee is non-refundable unless the event is canceled by Hawaiʻi SBDC.