Capital Connection: Where Your Path to Business Funding Begins
- Time: Monday, April 20 | 5:30-7 p.m.
- Location: First Merchants Bank, 2355 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
If you’ve struggled to access capital — or you’re tired of hearing “no” without knowing why — this event is for you.
Join MWF and First Merchants Bank for an informative, expert-led session designed to help you better understand how to access funding and strengthen your financial strategy.
You’ll hear directly from a lending experts, a banking professional, and a certified accountant on how to position your business for growth — and walk away with clear, actionable next steps.
What You’ll Gain
- What lenders are really looking for
- How to strengthen your financials and tell your story
- Key banking and accounting strategies that support growth
- How to build the right financial team around your business
- Answers to your specific questions during a live Q&A
Plus: Real Talk from Business Owners
Hear from entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the funding process — and what made the difference.
Meet the Panelists
Vijay Dillet
Banking Center Manager and Assistant Vice President at First Merchants Bank, Grand Rapids
Jeannica Garmon
Owner of TDJ Taxworks Solutions
Marisol Garcia Linstrom
Lending Officer at MWF
Tamara Jackson-Gatewood
Director of Lending at MWF
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