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Entrepreneurship Finance

Financing the startup and scale-up journey: capital stack basics, venture and angel finance, debt  products, cash-flow modeling, collateral and guarantees, and public-private tools (SBIR/SBIC,  CDFI lending, revolving funds). Coursework emphasizes investor readiness, underwriting for  early-stage firms, and structuring blended finance. 

Benefits for Economic Developers:
- Guide entrepreneurs to the right capital at the right time. 
- Evaluate investment readiness and structure responsible public participation. 
- Build partnerships with lenders, angels, and CDFIs to expand access to capital. 

Professional Development Credits 
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) 
Exam = Meets Elective Requirement 
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points 

Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) 
Exam = Meets Elective Requirement 
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points
When
3/4/2026 - 3/6/2026
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