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Small Business Real Estate
A 4-week seminar series to navigate site selection, lenders & incentives, and the lease-vs-buy, build-out, and permitting choices that shape long-term costs.
Duration: 4 weeks Format: Seminar Series Focus: Sites • Lending • Permits
Program Overview
4 weeks of practical sessions led with local partners. You’ll compare locations with simple scorecards, meet lenders and city partners, and understand lease terms, TI/build-out, and permitting timelines so you can plan with confidence.
Who It’s For
- Brick-and-mortar businesses (new or expanding) in retail, food, services, or light industrial
- Owners debating lease vs. buy or preparing for a new build-out
- Operators seeking introductions to lenders and incentive programs
Program Summary
We’ll help you map needs, shortlist sites, understand lending options and incentives, and navigate leases, build-out budgets, and permits—with checklists you can re-use.
FAQ
Time commitment
Weekly 2-hour seminars; optional office hours with partners.
Can my GC or broker attend?
Yes—many owners include a broker or contractor for the technical sessions.