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Are you lender ready?

SBA’s newest initiative, the Are You Lender Ready Series, focuses on preparing small business owners to ask for a loan.

This event is designed for existing businesses (with 2 years or more of operation) to help you prepare financially and connect with potential small business lenders.  

The event will be held in downtown Minneapolis and the address for this event will be provided after confirmation of registration.  Please keep a look out for an additional e-mail from the Minnesota District Office team.

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Are you lender ready?

Date

July 23, 2025

Time

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location

To Be Provided After Registration
Minneapolis, MN 55304

Presented by

Small Business Administration (SBA)

Cost

no-cost

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