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RIL Lunch & Learn: Building a Banking Relationship for Business Growth

2025-08-20 10:30:00 2025-08-20 13:00:00 America/Chicago RIL Lunch & Learn: Building a Banking Relationship for Business Growth Learn why building a relationship with a local banker can be a game-changer for your business — and how to get started, with insights from banking expert Martie North Hamilton. Rock It! Lab -

Wednesday, August 20
10:30am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-20 10:30:00 2025-08-20 13:00:00 America/Chicago RIL Lunch & Learn: Building a Banking Relationship for Business Growth Learn why building a relationship with a local banker can be a game-changer for your business — and how to get started, with insights from banking expert Martie North Hamilton. Rock It! Lab -

Learn why building a relationship with a local banker can be a game-changer for your business — and how to get started, with insights from banking expert Martie North Hamilton.


Behind every thriving small business is a strong financial relationship — and that often begins with your local banker. In this Lunch & Learn, financial expert Martie North Hamilton — SVP of Community Development, Engagement, and Emerging Markets at Cadence Bank — will share why these relationships matter, how they can support your business at every stage, and offer practical tips for building a banking connection that truly works for you.

🗓️ Aug. 20th | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Rock It! Lab – 120 River Market Ave.
🍽️ Free lunch provided | Free to attend

Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Small Business & Entrepreneurship |

TAGS: | RockItLab |

Rock It! Lab

Phone: 501.320.5748

Hours

Rock It! Lab

Today's hours

We're open 10:00AM to 4:45PM


Address
120 River Market Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
Tel: 501.320.5748

About the branch

HOURS REFLECTED ARE FOR ROCK IT! LAB MEMBERS

The Rock It! Lab (RIL) is a place where under-resourced entrepreneurs are given the tools, guidance, and training necessary to start, grow, and scale their businesses. A partnership of the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS) and Advancing Black Entrepreneurship (ABE), the Rock It! Lab provides resources and services, including technical assistance, mentorship, marketing and promotion, networking opportunities, business education, one-on-one instruction, and more to assist entrepreneurs in creating successful businesses.

Upcoming Events

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Visit the River Shop and support up-and-coming local small businesses!

Sat, Aug 02, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Visit the River Shop and support up-and-coming local small businesses!

Fri, Aug 08, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room (3rd Floor)
The event is free to attend and parking is free with validation in the library lot/deck (as space is available). Street parking is also free after 5:00 p.m.

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Visit the River Shop and support up-and-coming local small businesses!

Fri, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
A monthly book circle for mom entrepreneurs and women business owners!

Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Visit the River Shop and support up-and-coming local small businesses!

Wed, Aug 20, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Learn why building a relationship with a local banker can be a game-changer for your business — and how to get started, with insights from banking expert Martie North Hamilton.