Let's Talk Small Biz Finance with CIC Tucson

Ever wonder how small businesses can access funds without crazy collateral or high-interest rates? In this episode of Let’s Talk Small Biz Finance, learn how Kiva's innovative crowdfunding platform connects small business owners with lenders locally and globally, offering a 0% interest loan option up to $15,000. Learn more about CIC’s Kiva Southern Arizona Hub: https://cictucson.org/kiva Learn mor...

Building Local Economies with Heath Vescovi-Chiordi and Danny Knee: Insights from Pima County’s Economic Development Initiatives. In this episode of the Let's Talk Small Biz Finance Podcast, Danny Knee chats with Heath Vescovi-Chiordi about how regional economic strategies foster community growth, support small businesses, and adapt to global shifts. They explore the tools, policies, and innovativ...

What exactly happens in underwriting? Here’s the truth behind the "black box." If you’ve ever wondered if you will get funded for a loan, in this episode, Caroline and Brandi from CIC share what an underwriter really looks for - and how you can get approved faster. Why are loans underwritten? It’s all about assessing risk. Lenders use a variety of means to understand if your business can handle ta...

Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join us online for a casual chat about all things small business finance. Caroline Nelson is here to share tips, answer your questions, and help you feel confident managing your business money. This month, we’ll be discussing how to secure business funding without using personal credit. The topic was submitted by a listener and is likely something many current...

What does it take to fund a dream? In this episode, CIC Executive Director Danny Knee sits down with Kiva’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Associate Reteisha Byrd for a fast-paced conversation breaking down how Kiva works, for both borrowers and lenders. Who should apply? How much can you raise? Do you need perfect credit? (Spoiler: no.) Plus, how anyone can become a lender and support entrepreneurs ri...

This week, CIC’s Executive Director Danny Knee caught up with Alicia Robb - economist, angel investor, and Founder & CEO of Next Wave Impact - ahead of TENWEST to talk about what it really takes to unlock capital for entrepreneurs. Alicia is a globally recognized expert on entrepreneurial finance and will be one of the Keynote speakers at TENWEST. From angel investing to research on entreprene...

Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join us online for a casual chat about all things small business finance. Caroline Nelson is here to share tips, answer your questions, and help you feel confident managing your business money. Stay tuned for guest experts to join in the inspiring conversation. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this is your chance to get real talk and handy a...