Looking to fund your business—but unsure where to start?
Whether you’re launching a startup or expanding an existing business, this interactive workshop will help you better understand how small business lending works and how to prepare for it.

Led by Jennifer Petit, Vice President at Wheaton Bank & Trust (a Wintrust Community Bank), this 90-minute session will guide you through the steps to become loan-ready and navigate the lending process with confidence.

During this session, you’ll learn:

• What banks look for in a small business loan application

• How personal and business finances affect your eligibility

• Key documents you’ll need to prepare a loan package

• How to improve your creditworthiness and approach lenders strategically

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM CST
💻 Location: Online (Live Webinar)
💲 Cost: $10
🗣️ Language: English
🎤 Facilitator: Jennifer Petit, Vice President, Wheaton Bank & Trust

💡 Jennifer brings over 24 years of banking experience and a passion for helping entrepreneurs understand how financial institutions make lending decisions.