Financing Readiness: Preparing For What Lenders Look For
Build your financial confidence with practical strategies to strengthen your business and prepare for financing.
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Access to financing is an important step in starting, growing, and scaling a business. If you’re an Indigenous entrepreneur and want to better understand what lenders are looking for when evaluating financing applications, CCIB’s Tools for Indigenous Business (TIB) team, in partnership with BMO, has an upcoming webinar designed to answer your questions.
Join the Financing Readiness for Indigenous Entrepreneurs webinar on Thurs. Oct. 15, 2026, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. EDT to build your financial readiness and gain practical insights into:
- Strengthening your business plan with information lenders want to see
- Understanding your financial statements and what they say about your business
- Cash flow management to help demonstrate financial readiness
- Knowing your credit history and how it can factor into financing decisions
Featuring guest speaker Hosna Kadary, with over 20 years of experience in the banking industry and April Wemigwans, who is dedicated to working closely with clients to provide tailored financing strategies that help businesses grow and achieve their goals.
The session will also highlight available resources, financing options, and opportunities that support Indigenous entrepreneurs throughout their business journey.
About BMO
BMO is a leading North American bank driven by our purpose: to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. Our Purpose informs our strategy, drives our ambition, and reinforces our commitments to progress for a thriving economy, a sustainable future and stronger communities.
Hosna R. Kadary, National Market Leader, Zero barriers to Business, BMO
Hosna R. Kadary brings over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, serving as a passionate advocate for BMO’s commitment to removing barriers to inclusion. As the National Market Leader for BMO’s Zero Barriers to Business Programs for Black and Indigenous Entrepreneurs, she leads initiatives aimed at empowering underrepresented communities.
Hosna’s dedication and engagement drive forward BMO’s mission of fostering diversity and supporting entrepreneurial growth. She is also a proud recipient of the Women of Merit Award, recognizing her exceptional leadership and contributions to advancing equity and inclusion.
April Wemigwans, Relationship Manager, BMO
April Wemigwans is a Business Banking Relationship Manager with BMO in Sudbury, Ontario, dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and business owners at every stage of their journey. She works closely with clients to provide tailored financing strategies, banking solutions, and practical advice that help businesses grow and achieve their goals. Known for her collaborative approach and commitment to building strong relationships, April is passionate about empowering local businesses and contributing to thriving, resilient communities. Her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs makes her a trusted advisor and valued partner to the business community.
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