Conversations That Matter: Credit Ready: Building Business Credit to Secure Financing

Whether you’re preparing to launch a business or looking to secure financing for an existing business, understanding credit is an important step toward success.

Join Us for this informative session when we speak with Jeffrey Lowenstein and Chris Barry, Representatives of Greylock Federal Credit Union, as we explore how personal and business credit affect lending decisions, loan eligibility, interest rates, and borrowing terms.

Participants will learn how lenders evaluate creditworthiness, how to establish and build business credit, how to address credit challenges, and practical steps to strengthen their financial profile before applying for a loan.

Join us to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you prepare for financing, improve your loan readiness, and build a strong financial foundation for your business.

This session is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners throughout Berkshire County who want to better understand credit and prepare for future financing opportunities.

Ready to take the next step toward business financing? Register today to reserve your spot!

Host: Tim Kiely, Senior Business Advisor, Massachusetts SBDC, Berkshire Region

Special Guest: Jeff Lowenstein, CCUFC, Financial Wellness Specialist and Christopher Barry, CUBLP, Vice President, Commercial Lending, both of Greylock Federal Credit Union