Small Biz Series: Business Capital Readiness - April 2023

Small Biz Series, presented by Triangle Media Partners

Business Capital Readiness

The lending landscape has changed from the requirements of the business owner to the qualifications of the capital provider.  In this session, you’ll learn the steps to prepare your business to be ready to receive investment (Being capital Ready) and the preparation that you will need to do for your business to meet the funding criteria (Becoming capital Fundable).  
Led by La-Tasha Best-Gaddy, Infinity Bridges, Inc.

About La-Tasha Best-Gaddy

La-Tasha Best-Gaddy is the Chief Strategist of Infinity Bridges Inc. La-Tasha has over 25 years of experience in the Accounting, Insurance, Financial Services, and Non-Profit Industry Sectors.   La-Tasha is a passionate thought leader and entrepreneur.  She supports her two children business ventures.   She is active within the community and serves on multiple committees and boards.  La-Tasha serves as Chairman of Black Business Alliance for Chapel Hill- Carrboro,  Facilitator of Durham COVID 19 Collaboration, Board Treasurer of The Collaborative, Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce Board Member,  Treasurer & Co-Founder of NC Employee Ownership Center, and Treasurer of Rebuild Durham.  She is a lifelong learner and has multiple certificates and certifications.  She is a Certified Economic Development Finance Professional and licensed NC Life Insurance Agent.  In 2020, She was named  Woman of Distinction by Chapel Hill Magazine. In 2019, received the SDG Honors Award sponsored by AgroBiz. She holds graduate and undergraduate degrees from North Carolina Central University.  She holds a certificate from The College of Insurance in New York.  She is a graduate of NC Rural Economic Development Institute, Leadership North Carolina and Leadership Triangle.  La-Tasha served as Durham City Director of Walker’s Legacy in 2019,  Board Treasurer and Former Board Chairman of Self-Help Credit Union for 12 years and Executive Team for City of Durham Small Business Advisory Committee.