Grants vs. Loans – What’s Right for You?_Jun 18

Not all funding is created equal. Do you know which option best fits your business needs?

This training is designed to help startups, solopreneurs, and small business owners understand the key differences between grants and loans—and how to determine which is right for your business stage and goals.

In this session, you’ll learn:

• The pros and cons of business grants and microloans
• Eligibility requirements and application processes for each
• Realistic timelines and expectations for receiving funding
• How to strategically choose the right financing mix for your business

Whether you’re early in your journey or exploring your next phase of growth, this training will help you make informed decisions and avoid common pitfalls in the funding process.

Pair this class with CBP’s signature course, “Options for Funding Your Business,” offered the same day, to get a full picture of your financing options—from bootstrapping to loans, grants, and equity. Together, these sessions provide a strong foundation for building your personalized capital strategy.

INSTRUCTOR

The class is presented by Karlene Sinclair-Robinson, Director, Business Finance Center at Community Business Partnership.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE

You may attend the session at our location or virtually via Zoom. More information available upon registering.

HYBRID ATTENDANCE

Hybrid events offer the opportunity to attend in person. The in-person option is on a first-come, first-serve basis based on maximum in-person number of attendees being achieved.

If you would like to attend our Hybrid session in-person, please follow the instructions during the registration process.

Thank you in advance.

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DATE:   Wednesday, June 18, 2025

TIME:   10:30 AM – 11:30 AM ET

COST:   $0.00

REGISTER HERE

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I hereby grant and convey to Community Business Partnership (CBP) all right, title and interests in any and all photographs, images,

video or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by CBP in connection with my attendance to this event and future events.