# Event Details

- **Event Name**: FIN FIT-  Columbus
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Starting a business & making it profitable is hard enough. Our panelists discuss how to fearlessly raise capital to finance your business.About this EventIt's a FREE workshop featuring speakers, interactive exercises, and facilitated group discussions to empower small business owners.We proud to partner with The Columbus Chamber of Commerce, UGA SBDC in Columbus, VBOC, Georgia VECTR Center (Veterans Education Career Transition Resource), & Georgia Department of Veterans Service for this free small business event.The forum's goal is to provide useful information and insights, mentorship opportunities, networking, and valuable educational resources, including all resources developed by the Georgia Secretary of State Securities Division and its partners.PROGRAM AGENDA8:30am Registration & Continental Breakfast9:00am Opening and PanelOpening Remarks & Welcome MessagePanel discussion & audience Q&A10:50am Transition to LAB11:00am Learning LABDeveloping your fundraising goals, preparing your fundraising package, what to consider before you say yes, and You've raised! Managing your investor relationships for continued success and sustainability.Led by: Marguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor & Small Business Advisor12:30pm Program concludesMODERATORDonna Lowry, Award Winning JournalistPANELISTSBrittany Haines, CFE, President & CEO, Growing Room Child Development CentersMarguerite Pressley Davis, Founder and CEO, Finance Savvy CEO, Angel Investor & Small Business AdvisorGreg Ray, Vice President, Business Development Officer, Colony BankReginald "Reggie" Thompson, Director, Program Manager, Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center (GA VBOC), Georgia VECTR CenterPhil Wise, Area Director for the UGA SBDC in ColumbusLOCATION:Cunningham Center at Columbus State, Blanchard B&C halls3100 Gentian Blvd, Columbus, GA 31907
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/fin-fit-columbus/100001989863955657
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: The Cunningham Center
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Cunningham Center
- **lat**: 32.5049402
- **long**: -84.9425871
- **full address**: The Cunningham Center, 3100 Gentian Boulevard, Columbus, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is FIN FIT-  Columbus being held?
  - **A:** FIN FIT-  Columbus takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 am to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 12:30 pm at The Cunningham Center, 3100 Gentian Boulevard, Columbus, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing FIN FIT-  Columbus?
  - **A:** FIN FIT-  Columbus is organized by Georgia Secretary of State Office of Brad Raffensperger.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** FIN FIT-  Columbus is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If FIN FIT-  Columbus sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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