SBA Financing, Demystified: A Fireside Chat with Experts

Event Overview Securing capital is one of the most intimidating parts of starting, buying, or growing a business. For many entrepreneurs, SBA loans remain one of the best-kept secrets — powerful, flexible, and often misunderstood. Join us for “SBA Financing, Demystified: A Fireside Chat with Experts” — an engaging, candid discussion designed to help you truly understand how SBA financing works from the inside out. Date & Time: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: SLX Work Club, 470 West 200 North, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 About the Discussion Moderated by Chase Murdock, this fireside chat brings together experienced voices from across the SBA landscape: John Gygi — District Counsel, U.S. Small Business Administration Matthias Smith — CEO, Pioneer Capital, a loan brokerage specializing in SBA-backed financing for small and mid-size business acquisitions Heather Johnson — Portfolio Manager, Brighton Bank; former SBA employee Together, they’ll unpack what it actually takes to access SBA funding — in plain language, with zero fluff. Topics We’ll Cover: When SBA financing is (and isn’t) the right tool How to qualify — and what lenders are really looking for Key terms, deal structures, and recent rule changes What’s shifting under the current administration The biggest myths and mistakes — and how to avoid them Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, active searcher, or business owner exploring acquisition growth, this is a rare opportunity to hear directly from insiders who navigate SBA financing every day. 👉 RSVP here: https://www.builddurable.co/events/j5sp9-azx87-sc7wy