Evanston Chamber of Commerce Events
Funding Your Next Move: Meet LEND Evanston
Hosted by Evanston Chamber of Commerce
About this event
Have a great idea for your business, but need funding or support to make it happen?
Join the Evanston Chamber for an introduction to LEND Evanston, a local nonprofit that has been providing capital and consulting services to Evanston small businesses since 2010.
During this virtual session, you’ll learn about LEND’s flexible small business loan program, what the application process looks like, and how local entrepreneurs can determine whether LEND might be a good fit for their next investment or stage of growth. You’ll also learn about LEND’s pro bono consulting services, which connect business owners with Northwestern students who can provide hands-on support in areas like financial planning, marketing, operations, and business strategy.
Whether you’re preparing to launch something new, investing in your existing business, or simply want to understand what local funding and support may be available when you need it, this session will help you get familiar with a resource created specifically to support Evanston entrepreneurs.
This event is part of the Evanston Chamber’s Business Resource Series, connecting local businesses directly with organizations, programs, and resources that can help them grow.
About LEND Evanston
Lending for Evanston and Northwestern Development (LEND) is a nonprofit organization that provides capital and consulting services to small businesses in Evanston. Since 2010, LEND has funded more than 50 businesses and distributed more than $275,000 in loans. In addition to flexible small business lending, LEND connects entrepreneurs with pro bono consulting teams of Northwestern students who provide support across business, finance, marketing, and operations.
Join the Evanston Chamber for an introduction to LEND Evanston, a local nonprofit that has been providing capital and consulting services to Evanston small businesses since 2010.
During this virtual session, you’ll learn about LEND’s flexible small business loan program, what the application process looks like, and how local entrepreneurs can determine whether LEND might be a good fit for their next investment or stage of growth. You’ll also learn about LEND’s pro bono consulting services, which connect business owners with Northwestern students who can provide hands-on support in areas like financial planning, marketing, operations, and business strategy.
Whether you’re preparing to launch something new, investing in your existing business, or simply want to understand what local funding and support may be available when you need it, this session will help you get familiar with a resource created specifically to support Evanston entrepreneurs.
This event is part of the Evanston Chamber’s Business Resource Series, connecting local businesses directly with organizations, programs, and resources that can help them grow.
About LEND Evanston
Lending for Evanston and Northwestern Development (LEND) is a nonprofit organization that provides capital and consulting services to small businesses in Evanston. Since 2010, LEND has funded more than 50 businesses and distributed more than $275,000 in loans. In addition to flexible small business lending, LEND connects entrepreneurs with pro bono consulting teams of Northwestern students who provide support across business, finance, marketing, and operations.
