First Thursdays with the SBA: Crowd Funding

Grab your lunch and join us the first Thursday of each month to learn more about SBA programs and network with other small business owners. Topic: Crowdfunding Are traditional funding sources not a fit for your business? Consider crowdfunding. Join us as we discuss how crowdfunding works, why it may work for you, and tips and tricks on how to be a successful crowd funder. Finding revenue is one of the challenges for a project/idea/business. There are many options to help fund it. One option that may be the stepping stone to success is crowdfunding. Come in and learn if this is a possible funding stream for your future success. Maximized to the fullest use can mean more than money. Key Takeaways: – What is crowdfunding? – How can crowdfunding help you finance your business? – Mistakes to avoid in a crowdfunding

Speaker(s): Martin Short: Lead Economic Development Specialist & Public Information Officer Richmond SBA Office

Learn more & register: https://clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=140460031

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Event Details
Thursday, December 3, 2026
12pm-1 pm
Virtual
Online