Description

Understanding Your Capital Options!

What’s the number one thing small businesses says they need more of? Capital. But the harder question is: What kind of capital is actually right for your business? 

We’re bringing together leaders who see business financing from very different sides of the table for a conversation about how companies fund growth - and how founders can better understand their options before they start seeking capital resources. 

WHO?

This conversation is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who are thinking about growth, preparing to raise capital, or simply trying to better understand how the funding landscape works! 

Panel Moderated by Jessica Powell, Founder/Owner, Social Balances 

- Taylor Eubanks, Chief Executive Officer, BlendHQ

- Jason Haney, Senior Manager, IgniteX ® Accelerator Program, Black & Veatch

- Alexandra O'Hagan-Padron, Senior Associate, Flyover Capital 

- Jeremiah Wright, Small Business Leader: Sales Manager, U.S. Bank

Together, they bring perspectives across traditional banking, state funding, venture capital, angel investing and the broader capital ecosystem. 

WHAT?

Understanding Your Capital Options will break down the different ways businesses can fund growth - including traditional lending, SBA programs, alternative capital, angel investment and venture capital. 

This is not a pitch event...It is an opportunity to better understand: 

• Which types of capital fit which types of businesses 
• What banks, investors and other capital providers actually look for 
• When taking outside capital makes sense — and when it may not 
• What founders should have in place before approaching a lender or investor 
• How to think more strategically about financing the next stage of your company 

Lunch provided with registration. Registration required to attend. Deadline: October 22nd, 5PM 

Thank you to our 2026 Small Business Council Series Sponsor:

Program Sponsors:

Hito LLC

Husch Blackwell