On Thursday, students and bankers gathered at Anderson Hospital for Bankers Day. Students have worked through the financials on their business plan and had an opportunity to meet with area Bankers to pitch their business plans. This is a pivotal moment in their business creation to get feedback from experts that meet with small business owners everyday. There was energy in the room as feedback from a new perspective was provided to our entrepreneurs as they prep for their May 4 Trade Show. Special thanks to the following for making this day happen for Gateway CEO:
Jessica Duft - Anderson Hospital - Thank you for hosting in your educational rooms. This was a perfect setting for this meeting!
Leaders joined us from several financial institutions in the area. Thank you for spending the morning with us and sharing your expertise!
Andrew Ambrose and Marino Rojas - First National Bank of Waterloo
Ben Eberwein - Bank of Hillsboro
Kevin Keenen - Regions Bank
Elmer Romero - Revity Credit Union
Hayley McAllister, Anna Harpstreit, Courtney Dublar - Collinsville Building and Loan
Ryan Goodwin - Bradford National Bank
Chris Kirk - First Mid Credit
Jo Ann Di Maggio May - SBDC Illinois

It was a great morning and we are moving forward with more clarity in their business plans!