Upcoming at the San Mateo SBDC

Are You Lender Ready?

Before you apply for business financing, make sure your application stands out for the right reasons! Being lender ready means confidently showing why you need funding, proving your repayment strategy, and addressing any hurdles head-on.

In this 90-minute workshop, you will learn how to:

• Think like a lender and understand key approval criteria
• Gather the core documents every application requires
• Leverage your business cash flow to demonstrate financial strength
• Avoid common mistakes that weaken loan requests
• Complete a quick loan-readiness self-check
• Decide your best next step: apply, refine, or get targeted guidance



Don't leave your funding to chance—build a stronger application from the start.

Led by San Mateo SBDC advisor, Ann Height.

Date: October 29, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Virtual Workshop | No-Cost

Recipe for Success: Monthly Meetup for Home-Based Food Makers

Ready to take your cottage food product to retail shelves or a restaurant space? 🍳✨

Join us on the second Thursday of every month (August – December 2026) for an interactive, high-value virtual meetup featuring expert mentorship, hands-on learning, and targeted networking with fellow food entrepreneurs.

Leading our monthly sessions is Chef Mani Niall—a seasoned culinary entrepreneur, baker, author, and food product development expert. Mani brings a wealth of real-world experience to the table. His rare combination of culinary artistry, commercial R&D experience, and business savvy makes him the ideal guide for food makers at any stage of growth.

November meetup is next month on 11/12/2026 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.

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