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Integro Bank Welcomes Special Guests, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, for June's CEO Club Event

Integro Bank is excited to announce a special upcoming event for the June CEO Club: "How to Grow and Sustain Your Brand and Client Loyalty." This event will provide a rare opportunity to connect with special guest speakers from Fender, Edward Cole, President of Asia Pacific, and Michael Spandau, the CIO and SVP for Global IT. CEO Club members, business owners, and business leaders will have a great opportunity to hear from a business that has a long history of successfully developing a global brand and creating amazing customer loyalty.

Integro Bank Announces Special Guest Speaker Jack Selby for May's CEO Club Event

Integro Bank announced their upcoming event for the May CEO Club: "The Secret with Capital Access & Not all Capital is Created Equal." featuring guest speaker Jack Selby, a managing partner at AZ-VC the largest Arizona venture capital fund.  CEO Club members, as well as business owners and business leaders, can learn about the importance of capital access and the differences between various types of capital available in today's market.

Equity in Access to Capital for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

According to a report by the Minority Business Development Agency, minority-owned businesses face a staggering capital gap, with an estimated $9.5 trillion in unmet financial needs. The Kauffman Foundation's research reveals that only 16% of equity investment goes to teams with at least one female founder, despite women-led startups consistently outperforming their male-led counterparts, generating 35% higher returns on investment according to a study by Boston Consulting Group.

Trends Transforming Entrepreneurial Funding Landscape

According to a report by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, the global alternative finance market grew by 92% in 2021, reaching $1.19 trillion in transaction volume. This growth is being driven by the increasing popularity of platforms like Lending Club, Funding Circle, and Kabbage, which have collectively facilitated over $50 billion in loans to small businesses and individuals since their inception. In the United States alone, online alternative lending to small businesses reached $25.7 billion in 2021, up from $19.6 billion in 2020, according to data from Transunion.

Funding Your Path to Sustainable Growth

As businesses strive for sustainable growth, access to capital becomes a critical factor. Whether expanding product lines, entering new markets, or scaling operations, growth initiatives often require significant financial investment. However, pursuing growth at the expense of financial resilience can be detrimental in the long run. The key lies in carefully evaluating and leveraging the right financing options to fuel expansion while maintaining a solid financial foundation.

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