Unlocking Funding for Small Businesses

Ready to grow your business? Learn about funding, banking, and business planning. Register for Capital Connections now! Capital Connections: Unlocking Funding for Small Businesses Ready to take your business to the next level? Join us for Capital Connections, a two-day financial education workshop designed to help small business owners, entrepreneurs, and startups gain the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to secure funding and build a strong financial foundation. This interactive workshop brings together local lenders, financial professionals, business development experts, and funding organizations to provide practical guidance on navigating capital opportunities, business formation, banking relationships, and financial wellness. Event Details 📅 Session 1: Thursday, October 29, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📅 Session 2: Friday, October 30, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 📍 Stockton University - Atlantic City Campus Classroom ACA316 3711 Atlantic Avenue Atlantic City, NJ 08401 🚗 Parking available for a $5 fee. What You'll Learn Day 1: Access to Capital & Business Planning • Developing a successful business plan • Understanding lending and funding opportunities • Connecting with local lenders and capital providers • Q&A with industry experts • Resource tables and networking opportunities Day 2: Business Foundations & Financial Wellness • Business formation basics (LLC, LP, Corporation) • Banking best practices and avoiding commingling funds • Financial wellness strategies for entrepreneurs • Workplace banking and building relationships with local bankers • Expert Q&A and resource tables Who Should Attend? • Small business owners • Entrepreneurs and startups • Aspiring business owners • Minority-owned and underserved businesses • Anyone seeking funding or financial education to grow a business Why Attend? ✅ Learn directly from business and financial experts ✅ Discover funding and lending opportunities ✅ Build valuable connections with local banking professionals ✅ Access free business resources and support organizations ✅ Gain practical tools to strengthen and grow your business Sponsored by Fulton Bank in partnership with Operation HOPE and the Rutgers University Small Business Development Center. Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward growing your business with confidence and access to capital.