Lender Link Partner Application

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WBEC-East invites local banks, credit unions, CDFIs, investor organizations and other community-based financial institutions to partner with us in expanding access to capital for small businesses in our region.

Note: This program provides equal visibility to all reputable financial institutions. Our programs are designed to educate, not endorse any single lender.

The entrepreneurs in our network come from every industry, business stage, and revenue size. We welcome partners who bring varied pathways to capital and offer personalized support, helping each business find the right fit.
Basic Info
Name of Financial Institution*
Your Full Name*
Your Title*
Your Email*
How would you categorize your organization? (select no more than 3)*

Traditional large commercial bank (national or regional)Traditional community bankCredit unionCommunity development financial institution (CDFI)Community loan fundAngel investor networkVenture capital (VC) firmPrivate equity (PE) firmFaith-based lending programGovernment-based or public programNon-traditional Fintech lenderSpecialized lender (real estate, auto, or equipment financing)Other
Is your organization an SBA Preferred or Certified lender?*

YesNoI don't know
Your Products and Services
When answering the below, please keep answers short, sweet, and easy to read. Think of this as your pitch to encourage potential clients to visit your website to learn more.
Briefly list the type(s) of capital products and pathways that your organization offers:*
Example: Traditional loans, Lines of credit, Microloans, Investment-based capital, etc.
What type of clients do you typically seek to work with?*
Example: Early startups, scaling businesses, etc. Specify expectations regarding minimum time-in-business, revenue size, or industry preference.
What is your service area?*
Nation-wide, region-specific, city-specific, international, etc. If regional or city-based, please be specific.
In 1-2 sentences, tell us a little about how your organization prioritizes your small business clients and what additional resources are available to help them succeed beyond the typical lending relationship:*
Example: Coaching is offered in tandem with capital; Loan terms are uniquely favorable for start-ups; Pre-application reviews and education are available; Relationship-focused with a single point of contact in the community, etc.
Please provide a URL where we can send people to learn more:*
Who can clients contact if they have questions? (this person will be listed in our Lender Link directory)*
Please include full name, title and email.
Please upload a high-res version of your logo that we can use for your directory listing:*

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Panel Events
Our Lender Link program offers quarterly virtual panel presentations where you will be able to speak directly to our network of entrepreneurs to share information about your organization and financial products and services.

During each program, the attendees will be able to indicate interest in meeting 1-on-1 with you to learn more.
Which 2026 dates would you like to present as a panelist? Depending on interest, we may rotate panelists throughout the year. Staff will follow up to confirm the date(s) you will be speaking.*

Mon March 16, 6-7:30 pm, virtualThurs June 25, 6-7:30 pm, virtualThurs Sept 17, 6-7:30 pm, virtualWed, Dec 2, 6-7:30 pm, virtualI do not wish to participate
Following each live panel, we will be able to send you a list of attendees who requested a follow-up meeting with you.

Please note:
- It will be up to you to reach out and schedule these meetings at your convenience. We are connectors, not case managers.
- Our grant requires us to track impact metrics, thus we will reach out a few weeks later to confirm who participated in a follow-up meeting. We will never ask you to share confidential financial information from clients or to report on ongoing client relationships beyond the initial 1-on-1 connection. Our reporting is limited to program attendance and follow-up sessions, reported in aggregate and used to provide ongoing support to our scaling clients. This tracking is a mandatory part of our grant.
Are you interested in receiving follow-up connections with attendees?*

I understand the above. Please send me the contact info of clients wishing to meet with me.I do not wish to participate in follow-up meetings.
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