by Prince John Gaither-Eli
A veteran of entrepreneurial consulting, business planning, and urban planning, Walter O. Farabee, Minority & Women’s Business Enterprise Coordinator for the City of Winston-Salem spoke with us regarding start-up funding and business planning for entrepreneurs. An alumni of UNC-Chapel Hill, Mr. Farabee spoke on a range of topics germane to start-up funding from group marketing, social networks, and the “Great Recession”.
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to learn about commercial lending and entrepreneurship from the perspective of two commercial bankers in one interview.
George Madden is a Senior Vice President of SunTrust Bank and has been a commercial banker since 1978, specializing in “giving clients accessibility, responsiveness, and results in their banking relationship.” His colleague, Daryl Griffith, is a Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager with SunTrust Bank and has over a decade of experience working with business owners, and often consults with entrepreneurs seeking funding for their new venture.
I gained insights both on commercial banking and entrepreneurship from both gentlemen, and here are some highlights…
