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Creating a Business Plan (Financing Purposes)

Presented by Luis Zapata, First Source Bank
2026-09-16 17:30:00 2026-09-16 18:30:00 America/New_York Creating a Business Plan (Financing Purposes) In this session we will discuss how to create a business plan, and what are the important parts of the plan to include when seeking financing from banks or other financial institutions. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom D

Wednesday, September 16
5:30pm - 6:30pm

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In this session we will discuss how to create a business plan, and what are the important parts of the plan to include when seeking financing from banks or other financial institutions.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Career & Finances |

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