Join us to hear from local lenders on what business owners need to become bank ready. Topics of discussion will include how to prepare to receive a loan, loan packaging requirements, SBA vs conventional loans, and USDA vs conventional loans.

Clifton Caudill – Chapter Chairperson of SCORE

Cliff has been a Mentor with the Knoxville SCORE chapter since 2016 after retiring from a 39 year career in product development with John Deere Construction Equipment Division. He is currently the Chapter Chairperson of SCORE Knoxville. They currently have 35 experienced mentors with a wide variety of experience and expertise. In 2023, over 450 clients applied for a Mentor to assist with a wide variety of business needs.

Kevin Smith - Founder/President of BMF Advisors

BMF Advisors is a best in class commercial capital, insurance, and business advisory firm. At BMF Advisors, Kevin leverages his decades of experience to provide advice, guidance and expertise to craft financial solutions for aspiring entrepreneurs and existing small to medium size businesses within the Southeast.