Free workshop connects Lowcountry small businesses with lending resources
November 8, 2026
CLIMB Fund and Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) will host a one-day loan application workshop Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Center for Culture & Commerce for small business owners in Beaufort and Bluffton.
The working session will connect prepared business owners with participating lenders to review their financial information and complete a loan application with guidance from a loan officer. Whether looking to start, grow, expand or strengthen a business, participants will have an opportunity to discuss their financing needs and receive guidance on next steps.
The daylong event, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include individual lender appointments and two panel discussions focused on access to capital and business growth.
Participants can schedule a 30-minute appointment with a participating lender to review their information and work through the loan application process. Those who are not yet ready to apply can receive guidance on missing information and what they need to do to move forward.
The lunchtime panel, scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m., will feature experts from the U.S. Small Business Administration, CLIMB Fund, Pinnacle Financial Partners and the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers. Panelists will discuss what it takes to access capital and grow a business, sharing practical resources and insights, including AI tools, to help entrepreneurs navigate the lending process.
An additional panel is scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m.
The event is free, but registration is required. Business owners can register at https://rebrand.ly/capitalconnections9ad486.
The event is presented by CLIMB Fund and EforAll, sponsored by Pinnacle Financial Partners and held in partnership with the South Carolina Small Business Development Centers, BlacQuity, the Beaufort County Black Chamber of Commerce Center for Culture & Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Event details
What: Capital Conversations and loan application workshop
When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: BCBCC Center for Culture & Commerce, 711 Bladen St., Beaufort
Cost: Free; registration required.
