— About This Seminar —

For generations, small businesses have been the backbone of Cody's economy and community.

As someone born and raised in Cody—and the daughter of two small business owners—I understand both the opportunities and challenges that come with running a business in a rural community. Throughout my career, I've worked with business owners across the country to finance growth, purchase commercial real estate, acquire businesses, and prepare for ownership transitions. My goal is to bring that knowledge back to the community that helped shape me.

Many business owners are unaware of the financing tools, strategies, and resources available through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other trusted advisors.

This summit was created to provide practical, real-world education on:

• Growing and scaling a business
• Building long-term wealth through commercial real estate ownership
• Preparing for an eventual business exit
• Understanding acquisition opportunities through Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)
• Leveraging SBA programs to achieve business goals                                                                                                                            

Whether you're planning for growth, considering retirement in the next decade, or simply looking to better understand your options, this seminar will provide actionable insights you can take back to your business immediately.

 

— What You’ll Learn & Why This Matters to Cody —

✔ How SBA financing can support growth, acquisitions, and commercial real estate purchases
 

✔ Whether buying your building may make more sense than continuing to lease
 

✔ Common mistakes business owners make when planning for retirement or succession
 

✔ How to increase the value of your business before an eventual sale
 

✔ Why Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is creating new opportunities for business owners and buyers
 

✔ Practical strategies you can implement immediately

Strong businesses create jobs, support families, and strengthen our local economy. By helping business owners better understand their options for growth, ownership, and succession planning, we can help ensure Cody's business community remains strong for generations to come.

 

— Who Should Attend —

This seminar is designed for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to better understand their options for growth, wealth creation, and long-term business planning.

This event is ideal for:

• Established Business Owners:
  • Looking to grow, hire or invest in their business.
• Business Owners Leasing Their Space:
  • Curious about purchasing commercial real estate and building equity instead of paying rent.
• Owners Thinking About Retirement or Succession
  • Are you planning for a future transition, sale or retirement?
• Family-Owned Businesses
  • Exploring transition to the next generation while preserving business and family legacy
• Entrepreneurs & Future Business Buyers
  • Are you interested in buying a business rather than starting from scratch?

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1
Registration will close at 8:00pm EST
Only register if you will be attending. 
 

Reach out to Andrea Garnett, andrea.garnett@liveoak.bank