The SBA does not lend money directly to small businesses. However\, the SBA assists in bringing debt capital (i.e.\, loans ranging from a few thousand dollars up to $5 million) to small businesses across the country by providing incentives such as a guarantee to their lending partners (e.g.\, non-profit lenders\, small community banks\, credit unions\, regional lenders\, and nationwide banks) to assist new and existing small businesses and industries for a variety of needs. In this webinar\, you will learn about the various SBA loans including the 7a\, Microloan\, and Community Advantage Loan\, and gain an understanding of when a Surety Bond might be needed.
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\n\nBusinesses can use SBA loans to:
\n&bull\; Provide long-term working capital for operational expenses or to purchase inventory\;
\n&bull\; Obtain short-term working capital\, including seasonal financing and exporting\;
\n&bull\; Purchase equipment\, machinery\, furniture\, fixtures\, supplies\, or materials\;
\n&bull\; Buy land or purchase\, build\, or renovate an existing building\;
\n&bull\; Expand an existing business\; or
\n&bull\; Refinance debt (under certain conditions).
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\n\nSpeaker: Heather Port\, SBA Outreach/Marketing Specialist
\n\nRegister by: 10:00 AM\, May 27
\n\nTo register\, visit https://www.ncsbc.net/reg.aspx?mode=event&\;event=580460041.
\n LOCATION:Online Only | Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the Zoom webinar. UID:e.2074.20314 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260507T073409Z URL:https://business.wilsonncchamber.com/events/details/fueling-your-small-business-with-sba-lending-online-05-27-2026-20314 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR