Pursuing SBA Capital for Growing Manufacturers Webinar

Right now, manufacturers can access SBA capital more affordably than they have in years, but the fee waivers on these loans expire September 30, 2026.

In this practical webinar, fractional CFO Nick Giacobe from Blackridge CFO Advisory will break down:

• The four SBA loan programs available to manufacturers
• What lenders actually require
• How to get your business ready to win an approval before the window closes

Webinar Highlights

• Understand the four SBA loan programs for manufacturers: 7(a), 504, the Working Capital Pilot, and the new manufacturer-only MARC line.
• Learn how to capture the manufacturer fee waivers before they expire September 30, 2026
• See exactly what lenders look for, and what makes an application succeed or stall
• Find out why strong manufacturers still get declined, and how to avoid it
• Walk away with a clear, step-by-step path to becoming “loan-ready” in time
• Get a free Loan Readiness Scorecard to see where your business stands today

Every attendee leaves with access to a free Loan Readiness Scorecard — a quick web-based self-assessment that shows exactly where their business stands and what to strengthen before approaching a lender. The session is built to be practical and interactive, with live polls throughout and a full 30 minutes for open Q&A. It’s educational first: you’ll walk away knowing what to do and how to prepare, whether or not you ever work with Blackridge.

Who Should Attend

Manufacturing business owners and their finance leaders, anyone who influences a decision to pursue capital. Specifically:

• Owners, Founders, Presidents, and CEOs of manufacturing companies
• CFOs, VPs of Finance, Controllers, and Finance Managers
• COOs and General Managers weighing equipment, facility, or growth investments
• Operations or Plant Managers planning capacity expansion
• Any manufacturer exploring SBA funding, actively pursuing it, or previously turned down and unsure why

Presenter

Nicholas Giacobe | Founder | Blackridge CFO Advisory

Nicholas gives manufacturers and distributors the senior financial leadership they need to scale with confidence — the CFO without the full-time cost. With more than twenty years across privately held and private-equity-backed businesses, he helps owners who have outgrown their financial infrastructure gain clarity, make sharper decisions, and move on opportunities with certainty. His focus is simple: giving owners the confidence and control to make their most important decisions and grow their business on their terms.

About Blackridge CFO Advisory

Blackridge CFO Advisory gives small to lower-middle-market companies — including manufacturers, distributors, and professional services firms — senior financial leadership on a fractional basis: the strategic CFO function without the cost of a full-time hire. Founded by Nicholas Giacobe, the firm partners with owners and operators who have outgrown their financial infrastructure and need a seasoned hand to grow with confidence. Blackridge brings clarity to the numbers, sharpens decision-making, and gives leaders the control to act on their most important choices — from managing cash flow to pursuing capital to planning the next stage of growth.

Questions? Contact Nicole Pierce at (484) 655-4873 or nicole.pierce@mrcpa.org