Verizon SBDR: Capital Ready - Securing Financing Ahead of Major Events

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This special event series is designed to equip small businesses with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to identify, prepare for, and capitalize on the economic opportunities that mega events like FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Super Bowl, and the Olympics bring to their cities. This four-part series delivers a step-by-step approach to help you build credibility, access capital, market effectively, and fulfill increased demand.

Workshop 2

Capital ready: Securing financing ahead of major events

Mega events create massive opportunity—but you need funding to scale. This workshop guides participants through evaluating their financial readiness, identifying the right financing sources, and preparing key documentation. We'll also explore how to budget for temporary staffing, increased payroll, and other event-related expenses. Attendees will walk away with a capital readiness checklist and actionable next steps to secure the funds needed to meet demand.



By the end of this workshop, you’ll be able to: 

• Identify the financing pathways for small businesses 
• Understand the elements of capital readiness 
• Complete a readiness checklist 
• Evaluate your business’s strengths and gaps 

Be sure to check out the other events and in-person workshops on the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Event Opportunity Series landing page!

Twyla Garret is a remarkable entrepreneur who gained much of her experience working as an accountant for the federal government. She started her first business in 1996 and founded a Homeland Security management and consultation firm in 2000. Garrett is now the founder of Integrated Responders Group, a full-service independent claim management firm, and Growth Management Services, a construction program management firm that saw revenues over $1M within its two years of opening. Garrett was invited to speak at the White House about job creation and economic growth. She holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Ursuline College and a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix.