BankAtlantic and the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce To Host: Unlocking Credit – Gaining Competitive Advantage through Financing Alternatives
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – December 7, 2009 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced today that it has teamed up with the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida (“BACCF”) to host Unlocking Credit – Gaining Competitive Advantage through Financing Alternatives. The seminar will be held:
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
8:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m.
BankAtlantic Corporate Support Center
2100 West Cypress Creek Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
There will be a charge of $15.00 for Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce members and $25.00 for non-members. Reservations are required. To RSVP, please call 305-579-9030 or 954-965-1184, or register online at the Brazil Chamber website.
The event is presented by Dennis Custage, Liquid Capital Corp., a division of Global Boardroom Solutions and Kristina Moylan, BankAtlantic Business Banking Relationship Manager.
Topics discussed at the seminar will include
-Traditional ways to finance your business
-Standard Small Business Loan Programs
-Business Lines of Credit (Working Capital/Trade discounts)
-Equipment Financing
-How to be prepared to get a loan
-How to qualify to get a loan
-Application/Documentation Process
Presented by: Kristina Moylan, BankAtlantic
What to do when the bank says “NO!”
-Equity investment – Angels and VC’s
-Alternative financing tools
-Supplier credit
-Equipment financing
-Inventory financing
-Factoring
-Purchase order financing
Presented by Dennis Custage, Liquid Capital Corp. a division of Global Boardroom Solution.
“Small, medium and home-based businesses are the financial engine of the South Florida economy. When this sector is healthy, the regional economy, employment, and overall well-being of our communities are healthy and growing,” commented Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic. “Understanding traditional financing techniques and all of the alternatives are crucial to a business. We are very pleased to team up with the Brazilian-American Chamber to help make this information readily available.”
The mission of the Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida is to foster business relations and partnerships in order to increase trade and investments between Brazil and South Florida. The main objectives of the Chamber are to keep its members and the community at large informed and up-to-date on political, social, economic and technological developments that may affect trade and investments on both countries. The Chamber serves as Florida's leading organization linking U.S.-Brazil business. With over 300 members, the Chamber is the largest bi-national chamber of commerce of the Americas in South Florida and serves as a key vehicle of communication, cooperation and development for the Brazilian-American business community.
Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Contact Info:Executive Director
Mary B. Arnaud
Telephone: (305) 579-9030 or (954) 965-1184
Fax: (305) 579-9756 or (954) 965-1187
Email: info@brazilchamber.org Web: www.brazilchamber.org
About BankAtlantic:
BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank”, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division BankAtlantic.com, and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center and Change Exchange coin counters.
BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
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Email: InvestorRelations@BankAtlanticBancorp.com
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