09/08/2026
September 8, 2026
McNeese LSBDC to Host Capitalize 2026: How to Fund Your Small Business
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Southwest Louisiana business owners and entrepreneurs are invited to attend “Capitalize 2026: A Small Business Funding Panel” on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Henning SEED Center.
Hosted by the Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) at McNeese State University, this free, interactive event offers a rare opportunity to learn from and connect directly with an array of lending professionals and business consultants. Representatives from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Louisiana Economic Development, the LSBDC State Office, and the Southwest Louisiana Credit Union will be speaking and answering questions.
“This is an opportunity for both established business owners and new entrepreneurs to gain firsthand knowledge on how to access capital,” said Dean Day, director of the LSBDC at McNeese. “Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of the business planning and financial projection process. They will also receive information on a range of small business loan programs.”
Registration is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To reserve a spot, visit www.louisianasbdc.org, select “Services” and “View Calendar” to register online. For questions, contact the LSBDC at McNeese at 337-475-5529 or [email protected].
Persons requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact McNeese’s Office of Campus Compliance and Civility at least 72 hours before the event. For information, visit the McNeese Burton Business Center, Suite 407, or contact via phone at 337-475-5428, 337-475-5603 (fax), or [email protected].
All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. This program is supported by federal funding. Full disclosure available at https://louisianasbdc.org/funding-source/.