Facilitator: Becky Fuller, Sr. Credit Analyst with Colorado Enterprise Fund
Title: Getting Loan Ready: How Lenders Evaluate Risk and What It Means for Your Business Description: What really happens after you submit a loan application? For many business owners, the underwriting process can feel like a mystery. In this interactive workshop, participants will gain an insider’s perspective on how underwriters evaluate risk and make lending decisions.
Attendees will learn how lenders assess financial health, identify potential red flags, and determine whether a business is a strong candidate for financing. The session will also cover practical steps entrepreneurs can take to strengthen their financial profile, reduce perceived risk, and position their business for successful funding opportunities.
Whether you are preparing to apply for financing now or simply want to better understand how lenders think, this workshop will give you the knowledge needed to approach the process with confidence. Topics Covered:
An overview of the underwriting process and how lending decisions are made
The key financial indicators underwriters evaluate (cash flow, credit, debt, and financial statements)
How lenders assess and measure risk in small businesses
Common red flags that can delay or derail financing applications
The documents and financial information underwriters expect to see
Practical steps business owners can take to strengthen their financial profile and become more “loan ready”
Strategies for presenting your business in the strongest possible position when seeking financing
This is a sponsored Lunch & Learn!!! Patriot Applied Learning Campus will be providing Lunch! more info...
The Exchange Club of Falcon is having our 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner FUN-draiser on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Madera's Grill at the Antler Creek Golf Course, Falcon, CO. The Exchange Club of Falcon has an Invitation for you! An Evening of Mystery and Intrigue
Join us for a thrilling 2nd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner FUN-draiser (hosted by The Exchange Club of Falcon), where secrets unfold, suspects emerge, and you become part of the mystery! Date: May 9, 2026 (Celebrate Mother’s Day) Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM (5:30 – 6:15 cocktail hour where the mystery begins) Location: Madera’s Grill (Antler Creek Golf Course Clubhouse) 9650 Antler Creek Dr, Falcon, CO 80831
This captivating evening will feature:
A fully interactive mystery experience
Appetizers, Sit-down dinner and drinks (Cash Bar for Beer, Wine and Spirits).
Soda, tea, lemonade, water, and coffee are included in the ticket price
Silent auction drawings
Prizes for the best detectives
Attire: Smart casual to semi-formal, after all, this is a Mother’s Day celebration. The theme is “In Defense of Mother” in which a sweet mom has to be saved from her evil boyfriend. How will this end? All proceeds from this event will provide The Exchange Club of Falcon with funds to support youth, veterans, prevention of child abuse and other organizations within our community. Purchase tickets by May 1, 2026 (Seating is limited to 100 guests)
For more information: Contact Don K at (719) 369-5158 or via email at exchangecluboffalcon@gmail.com. Tickets:
$55/person (includes one complimentary drink). Payment options: Credit card (purchase now via the QR code or this URL), check or cash.
IMPORTANT: Please do not pay the zeffy or credit card fees by following these simple steps:
Click on ‘Choose tickets”
Look for the tickets to purchase and click on “Add+”. The number of tickets is shown.
Select your meal(s) (select a meal for each ticket) and Press “Continue”
Answer the two questions then look for “Help keep Zeffy free…” and press the down arrow and select “Other” and leave it blank.
Select payment method and finish entering the required information and press “Buy tickets” (your final payment should be only for the ticket(s) amount, and you will get an email showing your purchase).
If you wish to purchase tickets with check or cash: Contact Don Koveleski Meal Options (please select one):
Fish & Chips
Chicken Breast w/mashed potatoes and veggies
Pork Chops w/mashed potatoes and veggies
Chimichanga (chicken or ground beef) smothered green chile, w/refried beans
Cobb Salad topped with chicken breast, avocado, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, bacon and blended cheese
Vegetarian dish – Veggie Burrito or veggie sandwich
Whether you're solving the case or the culprit hiding in plain sight, this will be an unforgettable night for a great cause.
We can't wait to see you there—can you crack the case? For more information or sponsorship inquiries, contact: Don K at exchangecluboffalcon@gmail.com or (719) 369-5158 It’s no mystery: your attendance makes a difference! The Exchange Club of Falcon https://www.exchangecluboffalcon.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085884888543
Sincerely,
Don Koveleski
President, The Exchange Club of Falcon
Date: May 9, 2026 (Celebrate Mother’s Day)
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 PM (5:30 – 6:15 cocktail hour where the mystery begins)
Location: Madera’s Grill (Antler Creek Golf Course Clubhouse) 9650 Antler Creek Dr, Falcon, CO 80831
Tickets:
Meal Options (please select one):