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ODW2505 – Assisting Small Businesses with Raising Capital
This session is designed to support small business advisors in raising capital by discussing securities laws, trends, and resources from the SEC. Participants may explore educational tools and review recent data.
Course Category: On-Demand Webinars
Course Level: Intermediate
CLE Credit: Substantive
CLE Hours: 1.0
Fees: $49 for Members and $70 for Nonmembers
Course Materials: Recording and PDF of the power point slides.
Description: Do you work with small business owners interested in raising capital from investors? Would you like to help them better understand the process? This session will provide an overview of the capital-raising landscape and introduce educational resources to support your work. Participants will explore the intersection of securities laws and capital raising by reviewing user-friendly educational resources available at https://www.sec.gov/resources-small-businesses/additional-government-resources-small-businesses. This session will also feature a data-informed discussion on recent trends in capital raising. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share feedback on provided resources
Instructor Biography: Stacey Bowers serves as the Director of the Small Business Advocacy Office at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), bringing a broad range of experience to the role. Prior to her current position, she was a Professor of Practice and Director of the Corporate and Commercial Law Program at University of Denver Sturm College of Law, where she taught corporate and securities law. Stacey also served as Of Counsel at 3 Pillars Law, PLLC, advising small businesses on raising capital. Prior to joining the Sturm College of Law, Stacey worked in private practice and as in-house securities counsel for two public companies.
Course Year: 2025
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