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SUMMARY:Learn How to Finance Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Business Financing: Learn How to Finance Your Business in Today’s Shifting Economy 2026\n \nThursday\, September 3rd\, 2026\n3:00 – 5:00 pm\nFee: No Fee \nThis is a virtual event. \nJoin us for an exclusive live-virtual event that could be life-changing for your business and your financial future.\nCome with your questions and be part of an exclusive event that could make a real difference for your business and financial future. \nDiscussion Topics: \n\nWar with Iran: Understanding the repercussions on your business\nWhere are interest rates headed? Should you seek a loan now or wait\nWhere is the Dollar headed?  Understand how a strengthening or weakening U.S. dollar affects financing\, imports\, and expansion plans.\nBank Credit getting easier or getting tighter: What does the current trend tell us.\nIs inflation slowing down or increasing? Insights on how it affects your business.\nFinancing Tools for Growth:\nAccounts Receivable Financing\nPurchase Order Finance\nContract Finance\nSBA Loans and Updates\nCDFI Financing\nCreative Financing Strategies to secure working capital when traditional banks say no.\nMCAs the loans to stay away from\n\nYour Learning Outcome: \n\nLearn how to navigate today’s complex financing environment.\nUnderstand where the economy is heading — and how to stay profitable.\nDiscover funding options other than traditional lenders.\nGet your financing questions answered by a real expert.\nNetwork with fellow entrepreneurs and finance professionals.\nLeave ready to seize new opportunities and expand your business with confidence.\n\nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your business in 2026 and beyond. \nREGISTER
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SUMMARY:NAWBO Empower Hour
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, Discuss Questions and Work on Your Business Together\n \nEvery 2nd Thursday at 2 pm PST\nMake progress on what matters in your business! Empower Hour brings women business owners together in small\, peer-led conversations to think through what’s happening in their businesses\, gain fresh perspective and decide what comes next. Each session features a business-focused question. Then\, join a small group of NAWBO members to explore what it means for your business\, exchange experiences and perspectives and turn the conversation into something you can put to work. Attend the sessions that work for you. Because the small-group experience begins together\, plan to join at the start and participate for the full hour. \nNon-members—please attend up to two times before deciding if NAWBO is the right community for you. \nREGISTER
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SUMMARY:Meet the Lender Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Lender Mixer\n \nThursday\, September 17th\, 2026\n5:30 – 7:00 pm\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: WaFd Bank\n4546 El Camino Real\nLos Altos\, CA 94022 \nThe San Mateo Business Development Center invites you to a special networking event focused on accessing resources.\nConnect with local business owners\, financial experts\, and lenders who can help you secure the funding you need to grow your business. \nCo-hosted by WaFd Bank and Working Solutions\, you’ll enjoy refreshments with our business and industry specialists and discuss topics that are key to your financial success. Join us! \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/meet-the-lender-mixer/
LOCATION:WaFd Bank\, 4546 El Camino Real\, Los Altos\, CA\, 94022
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SUMMARY:Master Your Business Finances
DESCRIPTION:Master Your Business Finances\nA Three-Part Modular Course to help you gain complete control over your company’s financial future\n \nWednesday\, September 23rd / 30th / October 7th\, 2026\n9:00 – 10:30 am\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Palo Alto City Library\n270 Forest Avenue\nPalo Alto\, CA 94301 \nLearn how to manage your company’s finances with our new three-part course. This simple\, step-by-step series gives you practical tools to handle your money. It is built just for small business owners who want to understand their numbers\, get funding\, and grow safely. \nModule 1: Understanding Business Finances & Cash Flow \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand key financial statements\nTrack revenue\, expenses\, and cash flow\nIdentify financial strengths and areas needing improvement\nBuild stronger financial habits for long-term success\n\nModule 2: Preparing Your Business for Funding & Loans \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDifferent financing options available to small businesses\nWhat lenders look for when reviewing applications\nHow to prepare lender-ready financial documents\nSteps to improve credit and funding readiness\n\nModule 3: Building a Growth Plan & Financial Strategy \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to create realistic financial projections\nDevelop a business growth strategy\nPrepare for future expansion\, hiring\, or investment\nAvoid common financial challenges that impact small businesses\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/master-your-business-finances/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Palo Alto City Library\, 270 Forest Avenue\, Palo Alto\, CA\, 94301
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SUMMARY:GEN AI Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Master Your Business Finances\nA Three-Part Modular Course to help you gain complete control over your company’s financial future\n \nWednesday\, September 23rd / 30th / October 7th\, 2026\n9:00 – 10:30 am\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Palo Alto City Library\n270 Forest Avenue\nPalo Alto\, CA 94301 \nLearn how to manage your company’s finances with our new three-part course. This simple\, step-by-step series gives you practical tools to handle your money. It is built just for small business owners who want to understand their numbers\, get funding\, and grow safely. \nModule 1: Understanding Business Finances & Cash Flow \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand key financial statements\nTrack revenue\, expenses\, and cash flow\nIdentify financial strengths and areas needing improvement\nBuild stronger financial habits for long-term success\n\nModule 2: Preparing Your Business for Funding & Loans \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDifferent financing options available to small businesses\nWhat lenders look for when reviewing applications\nHow to prepare lender-ready financial documents\nSteps to improve credit and funding readiness\n\nModule 3: Building a Growth Plan & Financial Strategy \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to create realistic financial projections\nDevelop a business growth strategy\nPrepare for future expansion\, hiring\, or investment\nAvoid common financial challenges that impact small businesses\n\nREGISTER
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SUMMARY:A Seat at the Table
DESCRIPTION:A Seat at the Table\nJoin us for an evening of connection\, stories\, and community.\n \nThursday\, September 24th\, 2026\nLocation: Palermo’s Restaurant | 791 Auzerais Avenue\, San Jose\, CA (Willow Glen) \nYou’ve built something real. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been running your business for years\, you know what it takes: the late nights\, the hard decisions\, the moments you wished someone truly understood what you were up against. That’s exactly why we’d love for you to join us. \nNAWBO Silicon Valley is hosting an evening at Palermo’s in Willow Glen\, and its not your typical networking event. It’s a gathering of women who’ve been exactly where you are now\, and who are ready to walk the next stretch of the road with you. \nCome curious. Leave inspired with a fresh perspective on your business\, and maybe a few new friends along the way. \nWhat’s waiting for you: \n\nA relaxed evening with a grazing appetizer table\nReal stories from women who found their community here\nA new member pinning ceremony\, because every seat at this table matters\nHonest conversation about what NAWBO can actually do for your business\n\nYou’ve already done the hard part. Now find your people. We can’t wait to meet you. \nPricing:\nMember Price / Corporate Partners: $25.00\nNon-Member Price: $35.00 \n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/a-seat-at-the-table/
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SUMMARY:How Business Credit Can Help You Access Funding and Grow
DESCRIPTION:How Business Credit Can Help You Access Funding and Grow\n \nTuesday\, September 29th\, 2026 / 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nJoin Mastercard and Dun & Bradstreet for a one-hour session designed to help small business owners understand how business credit can impact their ability to access funding\, secure favorable payment terms\, and build credibility with lenders and suppliers. We’ll cover what business credit is\, why it matters\, and practical steps you can take to strengthen your credit profile and financial foundation so you’re better positioned to support business growth. \nFrom this session\, you’ll come away with: \n\nAn understanding of how business credit influences financing decisions\, supplier relationships\, and growth opportunities.\nHow to monitor your Delinquency Predictor Score and Failure Score\, and what these scores signal to lenders and other business partners.\nPractical steps to build stronger business credit\, enhance your company’s credibility\, and improve access to capital\, rates\, and terms that support long-term growth.\n\n  \nRegister
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/how-business-credit-can-help-you-access-funding-and-grow/
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SUMMARY:Master Your Business Finances
DESCRIPTION:Master Your Business Finances\nA Three-Part Modular Course to help you gain complete control over your company’s financial future\n \nWednesday\, September 23rd / 30th / October 7th\, 2026\n9:00 – 10:30 am\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Palo Alto City Library\n270 Forest Avenue\nPalo Alto\, CA 94301 \nLearn how to manage your company’s finances with our new three-part course. This simple\, step-by-step series gives you practical tools to handle your money. It is built just for small business owners who want to understand their numbers\, get funding\, and grow safely. \nModule 1: Understanding Business Finances & Cash Flow \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand key financial statements\nTrack revenue\, expenses\, and cash flow\nIdentify financial strengths and areas needing improvement\nBuild stronger financial habits for long-term success\n\nModule 2: Preparing Your Business for Funding & Loans \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDifferent financing options available to small businesses\nWhat lenders look for when reviewing applications\nHow to prepare lender-ready financial documents\nSteps to improve credit and funding readiness\n\nModule 3: Building a Growth Plan & Financial Strategy \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to create realistic financial projections\nDevelop a business growth strategy\nPrepare for future expansion\, hiring\, or investment\nAvoid common financial challenges that impact small businesses\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.nawbo-sv.org/event/master-your-business-finances/2026-09-30/
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SUMMARY:GEN AI Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:Master Your Business Finances\nA Three-Part Modular Course to help you gain complete control over your company’s financial future\n \nWednesday\, September 23rd / 30th / October 7th\, 2026\n9:00 – 10:30 am\nFee: No Fee \nLocation: Palo Alto City Library\n270 Forest Avenue\nPalo Alto\, CA 94301 \nLearn how to manage your company’s finances with our new three-part course. This simple\, step-by-step series gives you practical tools to handle your money. It is built just for small business owners who want to understand their numbers\, get funding\, and grow safely. \nModule 1: Understanding Business Finances & Cash Flow \nParticipants will learn how to: \n\nUnderstand key financial statements\nTrack revenue\, expenses\, and cash flow\nIdentify financial strengths and areas needing improvement\nBuild stronger financial habits for long-term success\n\nModule 2: Preparing Your Business for Funding & Loans \nParticipants will learn: \n\nDifferent financing options available to small businesses\nWhat lenders look for when reviewing applications\nHow to prepare lender-ready financial documents\nSteps to improve credit and funding readiness\n\nModule 3: Building a Growth Plan & Financial Strategy \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow to create realistic financial projections\nDevelop a business growth strategy\nPrepare for future expansion\, hiring\, or investment\nAvoid common financial challenges that impact small businesses\n\nREGISTER
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