Becoming Bankable® Essentials for Partners

Stronger Businesses.
Stronger Communities.

A facilitated capital-readiness program delivered by Strategic Thinktank that helps your clients and members become lender-ready while reducing the burden on your staff and expanding your organization’s capacity to support small businesses.

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Prepared Businesses.
Stronger Lending Outcomes.
The Opportunity

Readiness Gaps
Limit Potential

Many viable small businesses have strong ideas, customers and potential, but are not fully prepared for financing. Those gaps can contribute to incomplete applications, longer preparation cycles, higher lending risk and missed opportunities for economic growth.

Documentation Gaps

Incomplete or inconsistent financial records and supporting documentation often fall short of lender requirements.

Higher Lending Risk
& Longer Timelines

Unprepared applications can increase risk, extend underwriting time and divert staff resources.

Missed Opportunities

Promising businesses and stronger communities can miss out when businesses are not yet lender-ready.

The Solution

Expert-Led.
Partner-Supported.

Strategic Thinktank delivers the capital-readiness expertise and cohort facilitation. Your organization connects us with the businesses you want to support. Together, we create a stronger pipeline of prepared borrowers and greater economic impact.

Your Organization

  • Identifies and refers businesses
  • Promotes the program to your network
  • Strengthens community impact
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Strategic Thinktank

  • Delivers the 12-module facilitated cohort
  • Provides experienced facilitation and guidance
  • Supplies tools, workbooks and resources
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Your Businesses

  • Build financial and credit readiness
  • Prepare stronger loan applications
  • Increase their access to capital
Program at a Glance

A Structured, Practical Curriculum

Six facilitated sessions. Twelve modules. Practical tools and guidance to help established small businesses prepare for financing and sustainable growth.

6 Facilitated Sessions 12 Modules
Cohorts of 10 - 16 Participants
In Person
Virtual
Hybrid
Customizable for Your Organization
Who This Is For

Organizations Committed to Small Business Growth

Credit Unions
& CUSOs
Banks
Economic Development
Organizations
Small Business
Ecosystem Partners
A Strategic Investment in Better Lending Outcomes
Stronger Pipeline
of Qualified Applicants
More Efficient Use
of Staff and Lender Time
Greater Access to Capital
in Your Community
Advance Economic
Development Goals