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This short educational webinar is designed for food manufacturers, distributors, grocers, and logistics providers seeking a clearer understanding of SBA-backed financing. Our FWB lending expert, Gabe Beukinga, will walk through how SBA loans are commonly used in the food industry and how these programs work. The session is designed to help operators not only understand their financing options, but also learn how to grow, expand, and free up cash flow by leveraging longer-term SBA loans with favorable rates and flexible structures—positioning their business for stronger, more sustainable long-term success.
SPEAKER
Gabe Beukinga
President Government Guaranteed Lending
First Women's Bank
Gabe Beukinga is a financial services executive and economic development expert who is dedicated to shaping an environment where small business owners and the community he serves can find opportunity and growth. In his professional life, Gabe is a dynamic, solutions-driven market leader in SBA lending. Gabe has been recognized as a top SBA lender in the country for the last decade. Gabe is currently the President Government Guaranteed Lending at First Women's Bank. He’s helped over 700 small businesses achieve growth and economic development through his tireless advocacy. Through his advocacy, he has helped provide over $1bn in capital to small business owners.
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