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Entrepreneur Summer Series Incubator Session 2: Becoming Capital Ready

Becoming Capital Ready: Applying for Loans/Grants
June 18, 2025, 2 - 3 pm ET

Session Description

Please join us as we explore how Founders and Entrepreneurs can access the capital they need to launch, grow and scale their businesses by way of both traditional and alternative lending options. Whether you are an aspiring business owner or looking to level up, you will find our session very helpful in learning how Banks and Lenders analyze loan requests and what you can do to improve your odds for approval.

Meet Our Speakers

Nancy B. Rosedale holds the position of Business Community Officer at Bank of America,

where she advocates for diverse, multicultural, and under-resourced communities across

Massachusetts. In her role, she promotes education and awareness regarding the various

resources available to enhance entrepreneurship and facilitate access to capital through

workshops, panel discussions, and speaking engagements. Nancy is the primary contact for the

Greater Boston business community and collaborates extensively with local business

organization, colleges/universities and non-profits. She is also a highly regarded keynote

speaker and leader of financial literacy initiatives. Her main objective is to empower women and

diverse entrepreneurs in overcoming systemic barriers.

With over 30 years of experience in assisting borrowers in obtaining financing, Nancy has

undertaken various roles in both Business Banking and the mortgage sector, serving as both a

leader and an individual contributor. She has been recognized multiple times within the Bank for

her Leadership Dexterity and has graduated from the Bank’s Mastery program.

Now living in Franklin, Massachusetts with her husband, Rob, Nancy dedicates her time to

doing everything with purpose and intention. She facilitates a monthly women’s group at her

local church and organizes bi-annual conferences aimed at empowering and uplifting women.

She is particularly passionate about helping others reach their potential and loves serving as a

mentor, coach and advisor.

Recognizing her passion and drive as her two greatest strengths, Nancy strives to motivate her

audiences by reminding them that “Every Fortune 500 Company was once a Small Business”

and to never give up on your dreams.

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