by Prince John Gaither-Eli
A veteran of entrepreneurial consulting, business planning, and urban planning, Walter O. Farabee, Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise Coordinator for the City of Winston-Salem spoke with us regarding start-up funding and business planning for entrepreneurs. An alumni of UNC-Chapel Hill, Mr. Farabee spoke on a range of topics germane to start-up funding from group marketing, social networks, and the “Great Recession”.
An interesting interview with Mr. Betar,
Business Relationship Manager
at Service 1st FCU in Lewisburg, Pa.
I thank Mr. Betar for his time and expert input.
Here is the recorded interview:
Doug Betar’s Recorded Interview
or, read a more complete version:
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn about commercial lending and entrepreneurship from the perspective of two commercial bankers in one interview.
George Madden is a Senior Vice President of SunTrust Bank and has been a commercial banker since 1978, specializing in “giving clients accessibility, responsiveness, and results in their banking relationship.” His colleague, Daryl Griffith, is a Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager with SunTrust Bank and has over a decade of experience working with business owners, and often consults with entrepreneurs seeking funding for their new venture.
I gained insights both on commercial banking and entrepreneurship from both gentlemen, and here are some highlights…
Interview with Sam Underwood CPA of Underwood, Dills and Associates of Waynesville, North Carolina.
Patrick: Hi Sam. Are you still on the Board of Directors of BB&T?
Sam: Yes I still am.
Patrick: How long have you been on the board with them?
Sam: It’s been six to eight years now.
