Funding Your Business: Navigating the SBA 7(a) Loan Program with Confidence! – Juneau

Are you ready to grow your business, but unsure how to finance your next steps?

Whether you’re launching a startup, purchasing an existing business, buying commercial real estate, investing in equipment, or looking for working capital, the SBA 7(a) Loan Program can be a powerful financing tool – but understanding how it works is key.  Alaska Growth Capital and the Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) have partnered to offer you this free workshop to help you navigate the SBA 7(a) Loan Program and help you understand what lenders look for when evaluating loan applications.

Join us on Tuesday, Sept 11, 2026, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Juneau Small Business Development Center (Juneau SBDC) for “Funding Your Business:  Navigating the SBA 7(a) Loan Program with Confidence!” presented by Julie Woodworth, Senior VP and Lending Manager, and Jennifer Snograss, Loan Officer – both with Alaska Growth Capital.

During this workshop, you’ll learn:

• How the SBA 7(a) Loan Program can be used for startups, business acquisitions, commercial real estate, equipment purchases, and working capital
• How lenders evaluate loan requests and what factors influence approval
• What you can do before applying to improve your chances of securing financing
• Common mistakes borrowers make – and how to avoid them
• The resources available through Alaska Growth Capital and the Alaska SBDC to help you prepare for financing

Whether you’re just beginning to explore financing or preparing to apply for a loan, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the SBA 7(a) Loan Program and the steps you can take to become a stronger loan candidate.

This workshop is provided to you for FREE thanks to the generous contribution provided by Alaska Growth Capital!