How to protect your business with SBA programs

You’re invited to join us for an informative webinar on SBA Loans designed to help business owners navigate financing opportunities with confidence. During this session, you’ll gain insights into:

• An overview of the different SBA programs available
• How working capital and equipment lending work
• What you need to know to prepare for SBA lending if you are not a U.S. citizen

This is a great opportunity to learn directly from experts and get practical guidance on how SBA loans can support your business growth. We look forward to seeing you there!

ABOUT THE PRESENTER: LUIS OLVERA

A Minnesota Residential and Commercial Real Estate Agent active for over 15 years. Past director of membership at the National Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Twin Cities Chapter (NAHREPTC).

Luis has over 18 years of experience in International Business: contracts, negotiations, development of subsidiaries; exports/imports. Some of his past credentials are:

• Presented courses on "Importing into the United States" to University of Minnesota
• Professor at "Anahuac University of Mexico" teaching international Trade and Commerce, as well as corporate development and promotion, last 2 semesters of bachelor's degree.
• Translated a "World of Opportunity" to the MN Trade Office from English to Spanish.  
• First Treasurer of the University of Minnesota MBA Finance Association.
• Past Treasurer of National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) Twin Cities Chapter.
• Professor at Latin Economic Development Center (LEDC) in Commercial Real Estate.

Guest Experts:

Brent Hedrick is a Small Business Administration (SBA) lender at Associated Bank with over two decades of banking experience. Brent started as a part-time bank teller just out of high school and identified a passion for business banking as he grew as a professional. He is an alum of the Graduate School of Banking at University of Colorado. Brent specializes in SBA program lending and just surpassed his first year as a resident of Minnesota. He is passionate about helping small businesses and takes pride in finding creative solutions to help businesses obtain financing to continue to prosper.
 
Brent can be a resource for:

• Owner Occupied Real Estate
• Franchises
• Lines of Credit
• Working Capital
• Expansion
• Tenant Improvement
• Construction
• Acquisitions & Partner Buy Outs 

Jason Krause understands the challenges entrepreneurs face when launching and growing a new venture, as well as the daily obstacles that prevent business owners from optimizing their operations. His extensive experience in both the legal and business fields has provided him with unique insights that many attorneys do not possess. Having navigated roadblocks—large and small—that can arise from unexpected places and at unforeseen times, Jason brings a practical, solution-oriented approach to his practice.

Jason’s career journey has taken him from litigation to operating a successful family business, launching new ventures, and ultimately returning to law to better serve business clients and their families. His passion lies in helping people achieve their visions and overcoming challenges with innovative problem-solving. Clients are drawn to his unwavering commitment, loyalty, and compassion, and he consistently focuses on delivering the best possible outcomes for those he serves.