Small Business Financing Webinar presented by LA Metro Chamber and SCORE

Description

Join the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and SCORE for a practical webinar designed to help entrepreneurs and small business owners better understand their financial options and plan for sustainable growth.

Presented by SCORE mentor Julie Viola of Maine Community Bank, this webinar will help you identify the best funding sources for your business—from grants and traditional loans to alternative financing options like microloans and crowdfunding. 

Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to strengthen your financial strategy, this webinar will provide practical tools and resources to help you make informed decisions about financing your business.

What you'll learn:

• Where to find small business funding opportunities, including grants
• The difference between traditional and alternative financing
• Financial planning strategies to support business growth

This webinar is free and open to everyone, but registration is required. Perfect for new and early-stage business owners, as well as anyone looking to get a clearer handle on their business finances.

Presented by Julie Viola, Maine Community Bank
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About our Presenter - Julie Viola

Julie is Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer and Small Business Manager with
Maine Community Bank. She is responsible for leading the Small Business Banking team, as
well as managing her own loan portfolio. With her solid background in commercial credit, she’s
helped establish the Small Business Team as a leader in the marketplace.

Julie began her corporate career at Seafax/Gofish.com in Portland where she worked for 11
years prior to joining Gorham Savings Bank in December 2001. A Portland native and graduate
of Portland High School, Julie holds a B.S. from Bentley University and MBA from Thomas
College.

In December 2024, Julie was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year at Gorham Savings Bank.
Currently, Julie serves on the Board of Maine Center for Entrepreneurs (MCE) and also the
Maine Venture Fund Board as their Treasurer. She also volunteers for Score Maine as a Subject
Matter Expert and is a Co-Presenter for their quarterly workshop, “Funding your Business.” She
is a past Board President of Portland Economic Development Corp and was named SBA Star
Award Recipient in 2021 by the Maine SBA District Office.