Are you seeking to start or expand a small business? Would you like to consider alternative financing? Join us for an overview of the resources available for small businesses in North Carolina, and learn how to access credit and capital through Thread Capital, a nonprofit subsidiary of the NC Rural Center that provides loans up to $100,000. We will also review the six basic principles many lenders use to make credit decisions and offer information about lending criteria, the application process, and how to qualify even if you have no credit history.