Being loan-ready starts long before you submit an application.

Join Change Labs for a practical virtual workshop focused on understanding the loan journey and what it truly means to be prepared for capital. Participants will learn what lenders look for when evaluating a loan application, how to strengthen their business and financial records, and the steps they can take now to become more loan-ready.

Through practical examples and guided discussion, attendees will gain greater confidence in navigating the lending process, preparing key business and financial documents, and understanding how planning, repayment capacity, and financial management contribute to a stronger loan application. The session will also explore common loan-readiness gaps and how entrepreneurs can begin addressing them before applying for funding.

This workshop is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs exploring future financing opportunities, early-stage and established business owners seeking capital, Kinship and NSBCI borrowers, entrepreneurs preparing to apply for a business loan, business owners who have previously been denied financing, and anyone looking to strengthen their financial records and better understand lender expectations.

Facilitated by Duane Humeyestewa, NSBCI Technical Assistance Coordinator and Change Labs Business Coach.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
12:00 PM MDT (Navajo Nation Time)
11:00 AM Arizona MST (Hopi Time)

Virtual via Zoom

Come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook or laptop, their business idea, business plan, or loan goal, a general estimate of how much capital they may need, basic business and financial information (if available), and any questions related to loan eligibility, documentation, credit, use of funds, or repayment. This is a welcoming space to build your confidence in preparing for future capital opportunities. Best of all, this workshop is free and open to the community.