Do you need financial assistance for your business, product or service? Are you wondering how to approach bankers or investors?  What information do they need to know to help you?

At the Jan. 14 meeting of the Inventors & Entrepreneurs (I&E) Club, Scot Wall, President of the Bank of Cashton will be speaking about “Meeting with your business banker,” highlighting how to prepare for and meet with financial lenders and others about your business or product needs.

The Bank of Cashton was founded in 1899. Wall is a native of the Driftless region and has been with the bank since 1991. Eager to see the region continue to thrive, Wall and the staff of the Bank of Cashton work with individuals and families to create an environment for entrepreneurs to succeed.

Plan to attend at the Food Enterprise Center, 1201 North Main St., Viroqua. Networking starts at 5:30 p.m., the program begins at 6 p.m. Bring your questions as there will be plenty of time for discussion.

The meetings are free and no reservations are required.  Whether you have an idea or just like to think business, join us for a dynamic evening of networking with lots of creative people. The public is welcome.

The I&E club is organized jointly by the Crawford County Economic Development Corporation, Vernon Economic Development Association and Viroqua Chamber Main Street.

For more information, contact David Connolly at dcnnlly@gmail.com or 326-0234, Sue Noble at snoble@veda-wi.org or 638-8332, or Nora Roughen-Schmidt at vcmsprograms@gmail.com or 637-2575.