Access to Capital in-person panel discussion featuring:
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\nMichael Clark\, SVP of Business Development with AR Funding\, Inc (Accounts Receivables Funding\, Inc) for the last thirty-seven (37) years has worked financing businesses that engage with the Federal Government as either Prime or subcontractors. \; Prior to AR Funding\, Mike held various positions developing and managing portfolios of businesses for other banks and lending companies in and around the Northern Virginia area. He is well-steeped in the subtle differences between government contract lending and the subsequent structuring of effective lending programs to meet his customer and his enterprise needs. \;\n \;\n
Libo Suen\, Marketing and Outreach Team Supervisor\, U.S. Small Business \;Administration - Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO) leads \;WMADO&rsquo\;s Marketing and Outreach team. He is the primary point of contact for all \;external communications and special events associated with promoting WMADO&rsquo\;s \;business counseling\, training and entrepreneurial support programs. In addition to \;supervising three Economic Development Specialists\, Libo cultivates close working \;relationships with SBA&rsquo\;s portfolio of preferred lenders in the Washington Metropolitan \;Area. Libo is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He earned his Bachelor of \;Arts degree from the University of Hartford and an MBA from The George Washington \;University.
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\nHoracio Chacon\, Capital Bank. Horacio Chacon is a relationship manager whose work is focused in the commercial and industrial sector \;of commercial lending. He specializes in lending money for commercial purposes\, such as funding \;business expansion\, funding owner-occupied commercial real estate\, purchasing equipment or \;inventory\, and meeting working capital needs. \;Commercial lenders assess the background\, industry\, and creditworthiness of a borrower\, analyze their \;financial statements and business plans\, and determine the terms and conditions of a loan. Commercial \;lenders offer term loans\, lines of credit\, and asset-based financing.
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\nSpeaking on available grants:
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\nCynthia Rivarde\, Rockville Economic Development\, Inc. (REDI). \;Cindy Rivarde serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Rockville Economic Development\, \;Inc. (REDI)\, which identifies and develops economic opportunities to help Rockville \;prosper and lead as a 21st-century city for business. With her 20+ year background in \;commercial real estate law and development\, she leads REDI in new and inventive ways \;to create economic growth\, attract and retain businesses\, and highlight Rockville as a \;premier community for businesses\, workers\, visitors\, and residents. She has previously \;served as a Deputy City Manager for Coral Springs\, Florida\, the Community and \;Economic Development Director for Modesto\, California (which included oversight of \;the City&rsquo\;s Tourism and Convention Center)\, and the Economic and Cultural Development \;Director for Coral Gables\, Florida. She obtained her law degree from the University of \;Connecticut School of Law\, a Master of Fine Art in painting from Towson University\, and \;a bachelor of arts degree in dramatic art/studio art from the University of North \;Carolina.
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\nJan Abraham\, Worksource Montgomery. Jan Abraham has been a skilled business development manager engaging with businesses providing solutions for 30+ years. Currently\, she is with WorkSource Montgomery as a Business Solutions Consultant. WorkSource Montgomery is a community facilitator and connector identifying issues and acting with partners collaboratively to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
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\nPrior to WorkSource Montgomery\, she was an Employee Relations Manager with 22nd \;Century Technologies\, Inc. staffing for the NIH contract and overseeing 70+ Virginia State Contracts. She has her MBA from Marymount University in Marketing and Management and her BA from Ohio Wesleyan University in Political Science.
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\nEMCEE: Laura Nash - West Financial Services.
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\nLaura Nash is a Relationship Manager at West Financial Services serving business owners\, high net-worth families and especially women in transition. Laura'\;s specialty is transforming complex financial issues into manageable plans. She works with clients across the country offering financial planning and investment management\, including retirement planning\, estate planning\, and philanthropic giving.
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\nLaura is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER&trade\; professional. She earned her BA and MBA degrees from George Washington University. She has a Certificate in Organizational Development from Georgetown University. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce.
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