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SUMMARY:Capital Readiness For Farm & Food Businesses Workshop - In Person
DESCRIPTION:Food & Farm Loan Readiness \nAccessing capital can be an important step in starting\, sustaining\, or growing a farm or agricultural business. This workshop helps Oregon producers understand their financing options and learn how to prepare before approaching a lender. \nParticipants will learn about different types of agricultural lenders and loan products\, including USDA/FSA programs\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, traditional banks\, and SBA-backed financing. The workshop will also cover the 5 C’s of credit\, the financial documents lenders typically review\, and practical steps to strengthen loan readiness. \nParticipants will walk through the loan application process from determining how much financing they need to application\, underwriting\, approval\, and funding. The workshop will also introduce common lending terminology and connect participants with Oregon agricultural resources that can support their next steps. \nTopics include: \n\nFarm ownership\, operating\, equipment\, emergency\, and specialty loan options\nUSDA/FSA\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, banks\, and other lending sources\nThe 5 C’s of credit and what lenders evaluate\nFinancial statements\, cash flow projections\, tax returns\, and other application documents\nPreparing a farm business plan and strengthening financial readiness\nWhat to expect during the loan application and underwriting process\nOregon agricultural resources for financing\, training\, and technical assistance\n\nPresenter: Gabriela Vazquez – Loan Officer\, Business Impact NW \n \nAs a dedicated Loan Officer\, Gabriela combines deep financial expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset to guide clients through the lending process.  Her approach is built on a five-year foundation in professional loan counseling\, where she helped clients with debt management and personalized financial coaching. Additionally\, Gabriela has two years of experience as a business owner\, which has provided her with a firsthand understanding of commercial operations and self-employed income analysis. \nThis training will be presented in-person at: 301 A Street West\, Vale\, OR 97918 \nFunding Acknowledgement: \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA \nCost Statement: \nThere is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. \n      
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/capital-readiness-workshop-in-person/
LOCATION:Private: 301 A Street West\, 301 A Street West\, Vale\, OR\, 97918\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Capital Readiness For Farm & Food Businesses Workshop - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Food & Farm Loan Readiness \nAccessing capital can be an important step in starting\, sustaining\, or growing a farm or agricultural business. This workshop helps Oregon producers understand their financing options and learn how to prepare before approaching a lender. \nParticipants will learn about different types of agricultural lenders and loan products\, including USDA/FSA programs\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, traditional banks\, and SBA-backed financing. The workshop will also cover the 5 C’s of credit\, the financial documents lenders typically review\, and practical steps to strengthen loan readiness. \nParticipants will walk through the loan application process from determining how much financing they need to application\, underwriting\, approval\, and funding. The workshop will also introduce common lending terminology and connect participants with Oregon agricultural resources that can support their next steps. \nTopics include: \n\nFarm ownership\, operating\, equipment\, emergency\, and specialty loan options\nUSDA/FSA\, Farm Credit\, CDFIs\, banks\, and other lending sources\nThe 5 C’s of credit and what lenders evaluate\nFinancial statements\, cash flow projections\, tax returns\, and other application documents\nPreparing a farm business plan and strengthening financial readiness\nWhat to expect during the loan application and underwriting process\nOregon agricultural resources for financing\, training\, and technical assistance\n\nPresenter: Kyle Lovell – Chief Lending Officer\, Business Impact NW \n \nKyle Lovell serves as the Chief Lending Officer at Business Impact NW\, where she leverages over a decade of experience in the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) sector across the Pacific Northwest. In her capacity\, she skillfully directs our lending department\, implementing strategic initiatives for small businesses. In this role\, she leads our Lending Department\, focusing on driving success through her expertise in all aspects of small business lending and leadership. She fosters access to capital and financial education through targeted programs and resources\, ensuring these businesses receive the guidance necessary for sustainable growth.   \nThis training will be presented virtually via Zoom. A link will be provided upon registration. \nFunding Acknowledgement: \nFunding for this workshop was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA \nCost Statement: \nThere is no cost to attend. Workshops are sponsored by the Oregon Department of Agriculture. \n        
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/capital-readiness-workshop-virtual/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Business Impact NW":MAILTO:coaching@businessimpactnw.org
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SUMMARY:Payroll Essentials for Farmers in WA State
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start hiring employees now or in the near future and want to better understand payroll? In this presentation\, accountant Jocelyn Campbell covers the essentials around payroll for farmers in Washington state. Topics include new hire forms\, payroll requirements (e.g. sick leave\, overtime\, state and federal taxes)\, how to categorize employees\, and a brief overview of payroll systems. The links in the presentation will be available upon request after registration. Please contact fbrc@businessimpactnw.org for more information. \nThank you to the WA State Department of Agriculture who helped fund this presentation through their Specialty Crop Block Grant.  \n  \nAbout the presenter \nJocelyn grew up and raised her two kids in the woodsy suburbs of Seattle. Her passion for sustainability led her to spend 7 years in Montana helping to manage a 220-acre permaculture education site. As of mid-2020\, Jocelyn is joyfully back in the Seattle area\, growing her accounting business\, gardening\, and pushing farm-to-table food onto her friends and family. In her corporate days\, Jocelyn was the accounting manager for the builder of an urban village designed community. There\, she gained valuable experience with annual corporate audits\, non-profit accounting\, and learned that some corporations really do walk the talk of a triple bottom line. Now\, Jocelyn’s favorite businesspeople are the mom-and-pops\, family owners\, or solopreneurs – especially those with small farms and non-profits. Three years ago\, Emily (Jocelyn’s daughter)\, and one year ago\, Melinda\, (Jocelyn’s friend for decades – we won’t say how long!) joined the team that is Alchemilla Services LLC to provide bookkeeping and payroll services in addition to Jocelyn’s QuickBooks consulting.
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/payroll-essentials-for-farmers-in-wa-state/
LOCATION:On-Demand Ecommerce\, 1437 South Jackson Street\, Seattle\, WA\, 98144\, United States
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SUMMARY:Business Excellence Session: Tax Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Description: \n\nTax Time is Around The Corner: What Small Business Owners Should Do to Prepare.\n\n\n\nPresenter:\n\n\nRick Harris\, CPA\n\nRick Harris is a CPA\, licensed to practice in the state of Oregon. Rick Harris maintains the highest standard of knowledge and ethics when operating as an accountant\, working in the private industry\, education and government. He is known as an Expert in tax preparation. \nBusiness Excellence Sessions are a series of virtual educational workshops designed to address the unique challenges businesses face in their daily operations and their journey toward overall success. Among the most common challenges are legal\, financial\, and contracting obstacles. These sessions aim to provide entrepreneurs with a platform to learn\, grow\, and apply practical knowledge to enhance their businesses. Participants will also gain insight into other community resources and opportunities available now or in the near future. Topics can cover services\, opportunities in development\, or essential information small businesses need to know. \n\n\n\n\n\nThis session was recorded on 11.13.2024
URL:https://businessimpactnw.org/event/business-excellence-session-tax-preparation/
LOCATION:On-Demand\, 12720 Gateway Dr. Suite 207\, Tukwila\, WA\, 98168\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-Demand
ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon MBDA Business Center (ORMBDA)":MAILTO:ormbda@businessimpactnw.org
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