Credit Unlocked - Your Key to Business Funding | Galveston County SBDC

1/21/2026
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Moore Memorial Public Library, 1701 9th Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590
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Join us for this practical, no-nonsense session designed to help you understand, improve, and protect your personal credit while learning how it directly impacts your business financing opportunities. We will share insider knowledge on what lenders look for in a loan request, proven strategies to boost your credit score, and actionable steps to position yourself for funding success. Whether you are just starting out or growing your business, this session will give you the tools and confidence to make your credit work for you.

Highlights:

  • Understanding your credit score - elements of your personal credit score and how lenders use it to evaluate your creditworthiness
  • Boost your credit – proven strategies to improve your score and strengthen your financial profile
  • Protect your credit – common mistakes that hurt credit and how to avoid them
  • Leverage credit for business – how your personal credit impacts your ability to secure business financing

This session is intended for new and existing businesses owners wanting to understand how their personal credit affects business financing opportunities.

Refreshments provided by Amoco Federal Credit Union


Presenter:

David Polier, Business Development Officer, Amoco Federal Credit Union

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Please Note:

Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.

Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.

If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Galveston County SBDC at (409) 933-1414 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.

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