SCORE To Host Free Workshop On "What You Need to Know About Bank Loans: Demystifying the Process"

Contact: Ward Feirer, wfeirer@gmail.com

Workshop sponsored by Webster Bank

DATE: Tuesday, October 27th, 2015, 5:30-7:00pm

LOCATION: Webster Bank, 130 Westbrook Road, Essex, CT 06426

TO REGISTER NOW: Click here to register for this event

Old Saybrook, Conn. ~ The Southeastern Connecticut chapter of SCORE, a nonprofit association dedicated to the success of small businesses, will present a free Small Business Workshop on “What You Need to Know about Bank Loans: Demystifying the Process.”

Workshop Goals:

1. 1. To provide you with what you need to know about applying for small business financing from a bank.
2. 2. To provide you an opportunity to meet with an expert in business financing who can answer your questions.

In addition, we will explore the following:

• What does the bank need to know about you?
• What do you need to know about the bank or other lender?
• What are the different types of loans available?
• Do you need a business plan? Where can you get help writing one?
• Why are loans approved or declined?

About Workshop Presenter Joanne LoPresti Miller, VP, SBA

Joanne Miller is the SBA specialist for Webster Bank headquartered in Waterbury, CT. She has over 30 years’ experience with financial services institutions holding positions in Retail, Credit, Learning & Development and Commercial Lending. She is responsible for SBA loans to new and growing businesses in Connecticut and beyond. She will address questions such as how to prepare, what the bank wants to know, and what they want to see for a complete package.

About Workshop Sponsor Webster Bank: Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association. With $23.6 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust, and investment services through 165 banking centers, 315 ATMs, telephone banking, mobile banking, and the Internet. Webster Bank owns the asset-based lending firm Webster Business Credit Corporation; the equipment finance firm Webster Capital Finance Corporation; and HSA Bank division of Webster Bank, which provides health savings account trustee and administrative services. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information, visit http://www.websterbank.com.

About SCORE: SCORE is a nonprofit association that offers free and confidential advice on starting your own business or improving and growing your existing small business. All 40 counselors in Southeast Connecticut are volunteers, receive no compensation, and are working or retired business owners, executives, and managers. SCORE’s eight counseling sites in Southeast Connecticut include Guilford, Madison, New London, Old Saybrook, Essex, Waterford, Middletown, and Norwich. For more information on upcoming free workshops and how to schedule a free small business mentoring session with our counselors, visit www.sect.score.org. Follow and Like Us on Facebook; Join Us on LinkedIn and Meetup!

Would You Like To Become A SCORE Volunteer? Your business knowledge and experience can help others start or grow a small business. Learn more about becoming a SCORE volunteer at: www.score.org/volunteer.

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Southeastern CT SCORE PO Box 283, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Email: ScoreChapter@gmail.com Telephone: 860.388.9508

Photo Caption: Joanne LoPresti Miller will present a free workshop for SCORE on “What You Need to Know about Bank Loans: Demystifying the Process” on Tuesday, October 27th, 5:30 to 7:00pm at Webster Bank, Essex. The workshop is sponsored by Webster Bank.