Indianapolis CDFI Collaborative Loan Readiness Program – In Person

Date and time

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Location

P30
3039 North Post Road
Indianapolis, IN 46226

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Type of event

SBA participating event

Event description

Join the Indy CDFI Collaborative for a free five-session program designed to help entrepreneurs build financial confidence to access capital.

Are you a small business owner preparing to apply for a loan? Join the Indianapolis CDFI Collaborative for Cohort Three of this free five-part program designed to help entrepreneurs build financial confidence and become loan-ready.

By registering for this event, you commit to attend all five sessions in person. All modules will take place at P30.

  • Tuesday, August 11 from 5:30-7:30pm
  • Tuesday, August 18 from 5:30-7:30pm
  • Tuesday, August 25 from 5:30-7:30pm
  • Tuesday, September 1 from 5:30-7:30pm
  • Tuesday, September 8 from 5:30-7:30pm

What You’ll Learn

Each 2-hour session is designed to provide actionable insights and real-time tools to prepare you for the loan application process.

  1. Improve Your Personal Credit Score
  2. Build Your Business Credit the Right Way
  3. Master Bookkeeping & QuickBooks Basics
  4. Understand Financial Statements & Cash Flow
  5. Learn Loan Approval Considerations & Connect with CDFIs

Who Should Attend

This series is ideal for:

  • Entrepreneurs planning to apply for a loan in the next 12–24 months, who want to understand factors impacting their ability to access capital.
  • Business owners seeking to better understand the financial side of their operations in order to improve loan readiness.
  • Business owners who have already participated in other business development programs and are ready to access capital to grow their business.

Format & Expectations

  • Sessions are held weekly on Tuesdays from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET.
  • Sessions will be held at P30 (3039 N Post Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46226). Free parking is available.
  • Sessions will include presentations, interactive exercises, and Q&A.
  • Attendance at all five sessions is required and expected. Participants who attend all sessions will receive a certificate of attendance.

Why Participate?

  • Get practical tools to strengthen your business bookkeeping and understand your financial statements.
  • Learn what lenders look for, directly from CDFIs that fund small businesses.
  • Begin building relationships with CDFIs in your community.
  • Join a supportive network of other entrepreneurs working toward the same goal.

Spots are limited. Register today to secure your place. We look forward to helping you move one step closer to becoming loan-ready.

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