# Event Details

- **Event Name**: How to Fund Your Business
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn about small business funding options & meet lenders at this interactive workshop hosted by MVCC's thINCubator & the MV SBDC.About this EventJoin the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center and MVCC’s thINCubator for this informative session, where you’ll learn about a variety of funding options for your new or existing small business. Presenters from the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District, NBT Bank, Pursuit Lending, and the U.S. Small Business Administration will share updates about their lending programs and actionable steps you can take to prepare to apply for funding. After the seminar, presenters will be available for brief one-on-one meetings to discuss your funding needs.PresentersStephen Smith is executive director of the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District. He oversees the operations of MVEDD including technical assistance, grant administration, program funding, human resources, and strategic goals. Heather Devitt is the deputy director of MVEDD. She works with small businesses to obtain financing and completes the outreach and underwriting for MVEDD’s loan funds. MVEDD promotes economic growth and community resiliency within the Mohawk Valley.Alicia Brockway is a vice president and business banking regional manager at NBT Bank. She has 35 years in the banking industry, of which 25 years has been in the business banking division. Matthew Dziedzic is an assistant vice president and senior business banker with NBT Bank. He has 17 years of banking experience in the community and 13 years of experience from running his own businesses in the Utica/Rome market. NBT is committed to providing their customers with superior banking services and helping to make the communities they serve a better place to live and work.Nicole Deyo is a vice president of business development at Pursuit Lending. She joined Pursuit in 2019 as a business development officer. Prior to that she spent 25 years in retail banking holding various roles from teller to regional manager. Pursuit is a community-focused lender with a mission to help businesses thrive.The U.S. Small Business Administration helps small businesses get funding by setting guidelines for loans and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/utica/how-to-fund-your-business/100001979880162864
- **Event Categories**: business, workshops, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: 326 Broad St
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Utica
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 326 Broad St
- **lat**: 43.1026007
- **long**: -75.2238856
- **full address**: 326 Broad St, 326 Broad Street, Utica, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is How to Fund Your Business being held?
  - **A:** How to Fund Your Business takes place on Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 26 May, 2026 at 10:30 am at 326 Broad St, 326 Broad Street, Utica, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing How to Fund Your Business?
  - **A:** How to Fund Your Business is organized by The Rising Tide Society & ThINCubator.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Rising Tide Society & ThINCubator's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given The Rising Tide Society & ThINCubator a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Rising Tide Society & ThINCubator has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** How to Fund Your Business 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 Utica, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If How to Fund Your Business sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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