Andrew I. AshbySenior Vice President, Business Banking Executive, BankUnited, NA Andrew Ashby is an executive with over 20 years of industry experience in Banking. He currently serves as a Market Executive for the Business Banking Division at BankUnited, leading a group of Relationship Managers in the South Broward and Miami-Dade Markets. Andrew is responsible for the Profi tability, Growth and retention of a $160MM client portfolio. He specializes in rendering fi nancial advice and developing solutions for businesses with revenues from $2MM -$100MM.

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONFRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

PRESENTING SPONSORS

FUNDING FOR GROWTH Opportunity requires Thinking, Planning and Action. Register at j.mp/mga_funding

AT THE BEACON COUNCIL 80 SW 8th St, Ste 2400, Miami, FL 33130

Mike Pacifi coCFO at Venture Hive Mike has over a decade of corporate fi nance and growth strategy experience across B2C and B2B business models, with a

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businesses. Mike holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BBA from Emory University.

MODERATED BY JODY JOHNSONFounder of Miami Growth Advisors

Moderating this event is Jody Johnson. Ms. Johnson is the co-owner, Master Coach/Trainer and CEO of Miami’s ActionCOACH Business Coaching Firm. She is consistently ranked in the top 5 US coaches and Top 20 Global coaches. With 10 years in the marketplace her fi rm is ranked in the top 10 business coaching fi rms worldwide. Jody is the founder of Miami Growth Advisors, an author, speaker and the Organizer of the “What Will it Take to End Hunger in Miami?” summit.

Nestor VillalobosProfessor, FIU School of Business, Entrepreneur As a college professor, entrepreneur, mentor and Ironman fi nisher, Nestor’s boundless energy is contagious. With undergraduate and MBA degrees from Bentley University, Nestor started his career in product management and launched hundreds of consumer products for two publicly traded companies – Dell and Systemax. After leaving the corporate world behind him, Nestor has since started, purchased and even mentored several small businesses and startups. Most recently, Nestor raised capital for one of his own venture and through his work with organizations such as the Founders Institute, has coached several other companies do the same.

Debra SalasVP/ Program Director - Greater Miami Business Opportunity Fund, Neighborhood Lending Partners, Inc. Debra Salas is the Vice President Program Director for NLP’s new Miami offi ce in partnership with VEDC. She is responsible for executing small business loan program goals by conducting direct business development, marketing and outreach activities within the South Florida market. Prior to joining NLP, she worked in the non-profi t fi eld of academia, as well as owned and operated a small alternative lending mortgage brokerage business in Miami that served customers who did not typically qualify through traditional fi nancing. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Hunter College and her Master’s degree from New York University.

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• Anticipating GROWTH? Know what you need for funding....• Conventional Funding not an option? What alternatives exist....• Will you qualify? The SECRET to what every lender is looking for....

With your fi nancial house in order and clarity around yournumbers you may be ready to seek funding for growth and yet be wondering where do I start?

Most people will start with traditional funding however how do you know if that’s the right fi t for you?

If I go another route what are my pluses and minuses of all the alternative out there?

What are my options?

What will they ask me for?

Am I really ready?

Is this the right time?

What if my credit isn’t that great after the economic crisis?

Will they fund research and development? Hiring teammembers? Getting offi ce space?

Just what is the difference between Angel Investors, Venture Capitalist and Funds?

If you’ve found yourself asking any of these questions then this workshop is for you. Join us for a lively, information packed session with alternative funding sources at the next Beacon Council Small Business Workshop Series

Funding for Growth...

FUNDING FOR GROWTH FRIDAY MAY 13, 2016 • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AMTHE BEACON COUNCIL