BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260901T183000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Start Up Session: What do you need to know before applying for a business loan? DESCRIPTION:Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner building something new or ready to grow?Start Up Sessions are a working & networking session for entrepreneurs & small business owners to solve real business challenges with peers and local experts. Come with a question\, a challenge\, an idea - or just curiosity. Leave with new connections and fresh inspiration.Each session features:A quick\, practical presentation from a local entrepreneur\, mentor\, or business expertOpen discussion and peer-to-peer problem solvingNetworking with fellow business owners and resource partnersAccess to local business support organizations and mentorsSeptember's theme: What do you need to know before applying for a business loan? \nThink you might be ready for some financing for your small business? Hear from our panel of experts on what you really need to know before applying for a small business loan.Meet the PanelThis month\, we're bringing together two people who see small business financing from different sides of the table.Tom Kuklinski\, Loan Officer at AVCOG\, works with entrepreneurs and small businesses exploring financing options and can speak to the lending programs and resources available through AVCOG.Sharon Goes\, Vice President & Commercial Loan Officer at Androscoggin Bank\, brings the perspective of a traditional commercial lender and what banks look for when evaluating a small business loan.Together\, they'll share practical advice on preparing for a loan\, understanding your options\, what lenders want to see\, and how to put your best foot forward when seeking financing.\nMost importantly\, Start Up Sessions are a chance to connect with people who understand the challenges - and opportunities - of starting and growing a business.Startup Sessions are made possible through the support of our season sponsor\, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG)\, whose commitment to entrepreneurship and small business development helps make these gatherings accessible to our community.We'll have complimentary beverages available\, including soft drinks and a selection of beers\, to help keep the conversation flowing. Thank you to Baxter Brewing for supporting us and providing local beers!Free and open to all. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner building something new or ready to grow?

Start Up Sessions are a working &\; networking session for entrepreneurs &\; small business owners to solve real business challenges with peers and local experts. Come with a question\, a challenge\, an idea - or just curiosity. Leave with new connections and fresh inspiration.

Each session features:

September'\;s theme: \;What do you need to know before applying for a business loan? \;
Think you might be ready for some financing for your small business? Hear from our panel of experts on what you really need to know before applying for a small business loan.

Meet the Panel

This month\, we'\;re bringing together two people who see small business financing from different sides of the table.

Tom Kuklinski\, Loan Officer at AVCOG\, works with entrepreneurs and small businesses exploring financing options and can speak to the lending programs and resources available through AVCOG.

Sharon Goes\, Vice President &\; Commercial Loan Officer at \;Androscoggin Bank\, brings the perspective of a traditional commercial lender and what banks look for when evaluating a small business loan.

Together\, they'\;ll share practical advice on preparing for a loan\, understanding your options\, what lenders want to see\, and how to put your best foot forward when seeking financing.


Most importantly\, Start Up Sessions are a chance to connect with people who understand the challenges - and opportunities - of starting and growing a business.

Startup Sessions are made possible through the support of our season sponsor\, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments (AVCOG)\, whose commitment to entrepreneurship and small business development helps make these gatherings accessible to our community.

We'\;ll have complimentary beverages available\, including soft drinks and a selection of beers\, to help keep the conversation flowing. Thank you to Baxter Brewing for supporting us and providing local beers!

Free and open to all.

LOCATION:415 Lisbon St . Suite 100 Lewiston ME 04240 UID:e.4124.1594382 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260826T214327Z URL:https://business.lametrochamber.com/list/Details/start-up-session-what-do-you-need-to-know-before-applying-for-a-business-loan-1876874?sourceTypeId=Hub END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR