Start-Ups and Small Business: Access to funding in Silicon Valley

Please join the City of San Jose, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, Black Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley, Silicon Valley Chinese Technology and Business Association, Vietnamese American Chamber of Commerce, Filipino-American Chamber of Commerce of Silicon Valley, Small Business Majority and Working Solutions as we cover funding options for small business owners and start-ups during the pandemic.

Topics of discussion include:

• Equity vs. debt financing and the types of loans currently available to small business and start-ups
• Loan programs and uses of financing
• How bankers assess your loan qualifications
• How to present your request for financing
• Current federal, state, and local funding options, including PPP Forgiveness