{"id":37467,"global_id":"www.wbenc.org?id=37467","global_id_lineage":["www.wbenc.org?id=37467"],"author":"356","status":"publish","date":"2026-01-27 18:50:50","date_utc":"2026-01-27 23:50:50","modified":"2026-04-09 14:52:35","modified_utc":"2026-04-09 18:52:35","url":"https:\/\/www.wbenc.org\/calendar\/wbenc-lift-ceo-catalyst-session-4-design-a-funding-readiness-strategy-part-of-the-wbenc-lift-entrepreneur-financial-readiness-series\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.wbenc.org\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/37467","title":"WBENC LIFT CEO Catalyst \u2013 Session 4: Design a Funding Readiness Strategy (part of the WBENC LIFT Entrepreneur Financial Readiness series)","description":"

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Are you ready to evolve from a tactical operator to a strategic, financially empowered CEO?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

WBENC LIFT CEO Catalyst<\/a>, a multi-session strategic growth program brought to you by Wells Fargo<\/a>, is designed to help entrepreneurs shift from managing the details to mastering the big picture. Through expert-led sessions, curated resources, and actionable strategies, you\u2019ll gain the clarity<\/em>, confidence<\/em>, and financial intelligence<\/em> to lead your business into the future.<\/p>\n

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This program combines five virtual learning sessions, access to exclusive WBENC eLearning resources, and a high-impact in-person activation at the WBENC National Conference,\u00a0designed to help you transform leadership into a growth engine.<\/p>\n

Throughout the program, participants will build their CEO Catalyst Playbook\u2014a living, evolving document that captures strategy, financials, and growth plans, creating actionable takeaways for long-term success.<\/p>\n

Session 4: Design a Funding Readiness Strategy
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Learn how to organize and articulate the core facts of your business, financial performance, credit and compliance status, funding requests, and growth strategy into a persuasive capital story that clearly communicates the strategic use of funds. Equip yourself with the confidence to present a narrative that resonates with lenders and investors.<\/p>\n

Similar to your business capability statement which describes your business core competencies, a funding readiness statement helps you create your capital narrative to successfully unlock the capital needed to grow and scale.<\/p>\n

Participants will also receive access to exclusive WBENC eLearning resources, including a Funding Readiness Checklist, after attending the session.<\/p>\n

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Save the Dates for Upco<\/strong>ming Sessions!<\/strong><\/h2>\n