Financial readiness is one of the most important building blocks of a successful business, whether you’re launching your first venture, scaling up, or planning your exit strategy. This August, the Alaska SBDC and KeyBank are teaming up to offer four in-person and online workshops to help Alaska’s entrepreneurs and small business owners build a stronger financial foundation.
Led by Carrie Callaway Cardy and Garet Plantz of KeyBank, these workshops will equip you with the tools and knowledge to manage your finances confidently, prepare for growth, and understand the lending process. Each session includes practical guidance, real-world examples, and the chance to meet with the presenters for individual questions.
Light refreshments provided thanks to the generous support of KeyBank!
Upcoming Workshops & Registration
Cash Flow to Capital: Mastering Financial Readiness for Startups & Growing Businesses – Soldotna
Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (AKDT)
Location: Soldotna Library, Community Room, 235 N Binkley St, Soldotna, AK 99669
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Cash Flow to Capital: Mastering Financial Readiness for Startups & Growing Businesses – Anchorage
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (AKDT)
Location: Alaska SBDC Training Room, Suite 199, 1901 Bragaw Street, Anchorage, AK 99508
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Cash Flow to Capital: Mastering Financial Readiness for Startups & Growing Businesses – Wasilla
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (AKDT)
Location: Mat-Su SBDC, Suite 2A, 201 N Lucille Street, Wasilla, AK 99654 (second floor of the Wasilla KeyBank building)
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Cash Flow to Capital – What You’ll Learn:
- How to understand and improve your cash flow
- Preparing your business to be “lending ready”
- Recognizing and preventing common financial fraud
- Leveraging banking tools to boost efficiency
- Key steps for funding opportunities, acquisitions, and succession planning
- Insights into what lenders look for and how to strengthen your loan application
- Following each workshop, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and meet with Carrie and Garet one-on-one between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Meet the Presenters
Carrie Callaway Cardy
Senior SBA Relationship Manager, KeyBank
Carrie is a seasoned SBA lender with over 20 years of experience supporting small businesses across Alaska. Her collaborative approach helped KeyBank become the #1 SBA lender in Alaska last year, and she continues to focus on expanding access to capital and strengthening small business growth across the state.
Garet Plantz
Business Banking Relationship Manager, KeyBank
Based in Kenai, Garet specializes in helping Alaska’s small and mid-sized businesses grow with personalized banking solutions. Known for his local insight and commitment to relationship-building, Garet enjoys spending his downtime fishing and connecting with Alaska’s outdoors.
Don’t miss these opportunities to strengthen your business’s financial future. Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward your goals.