Flip the Script on Capital, Contracts & Clarity
Running a small or local business is hard enough. Getting funding and contracts shouldn’t be a mystery.
If you’ve ever asked:
• Why didn’t I get approved?
• What do buyers really look for?
• What’s holding my business back from bigger opportunities?
Then this half-day event is for you.
Join us for Capital, Contracts & Clarity, a free experience hosted by First Merchants Bank and Mid-States MSDC, designed specifically for small and locally owned businesses. You’ll walk away with practical answers, direct access to banking and procurement professionals, and real success stories from people who were once exactly where you are.
What You’ll Learn and Do
Access to Capital:
Learn what it takes to qualify for fast-track loans, SBA options, and commercial lines of credit directly from First Merchants underwriters.
Get Contract-Ready:
Hear what corporations and banks look for when selecting vendors—insurance, paperwork, experience, and more.
Real Success Stories:
Connect with business owners who’ve grown through First Merchants’ programs.
Meet Buyers & Bankers:
Speak directly with procurement staff and relationship managers about upcoming opportunities.
Leave with Tools:
Walk away with a clearer roadmap to funding and sustainable growth—whether you’re just starting out or scaling up.
Who Should Attend:
- Small business owners & entrepreneurs
- Accelerator grads
- Growth-stage business owners
- Anyone asking “what’s next?”
Bonus:
Free catered lunch + a chance to win a sponsored trip to a national business conference!
