In May 2023, Karlene was named Director of the Business Finance Center here at Community Business Partnership. Her new and expanded management role includes overall organizational and lending operations, loan portfolio and credit risk management, CDFI, SBA, and other compliance requirements, client engagement, staff support, community and stakeholder engagements. She also oversees all aspects of the BFC’s and now CBP’s technical assistance with a financially-focused program in support of the… Show more In May 2023, Karlene was named Director of the Business Finance Center here at Community Business Partnership. Her new and expanded management role includes overall organizational and lending operations, loan portfolio and credit risk management, CDFI, SBA, and other compliance requirements, client engagement, staff support, community and stakeholder engagements. She also oversees all aspects of the BFC’s and now CBP’s technical assistance with a financially-focused program in support of the underserved and underbanked micro-entreprises needing support. Show less

Karlene is a motivational speaker on topics related to women, money and entrepreneurship. She enjoys the connectivity process with her audiences and works to deliver value to attendees. Karlene has been a speaker to a number of sources including but not limited:* SCORE WeThrive Conference* National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE)* NeverTooLateToStart.com Conference * Fairfax County EDA Small Business Week program* SBA WBC of Northern VA Collecting… Show more Karlene is a motivational speaker on topics related to women, money and entrepreneurship. She enjoys the connectivity process with her audiences and works to deliver value to attendees. Karlene has been a speaker to a number of sources including but not limited:* SCORE WeThrive Conference* National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE)* NeverTooLateToStart.com Conference * Fairfax County EDA Small Business Week program* SBA WBC of Northern VA Collecting Change Conference* Fairfax County Vendor Forum* Sterling Women Networking Group* Local churches and schoolsPlus other sources in relation to small business, access to finance, strategies for growth, mindset shift, women transitioning, and more. Show less

We provide clients a "NO Non-sense" approach to business success. We work with our clients to develop successful business strategies and solutions for future growth and sustainability. We address issues impacting startups and small businesses such as developmental needs, cash flow challenges, access to capital concerns, business expansion needs and overall management challenges. KSR offers business analysis, strategic planning and development, client acquisition & retention strategies, capital… Show more We provide clients a "NO Non-sense" approach to business success. We work with our clients to develop successful business strategies and solutions for future growth and sustainability. We address issues impacting startups and small businesses such as developmental needs, cash flow challenges, access to capital concerns, business expansion needs and overall management challenges. KSR offers business analysis, strategic planning and development, client acquisition & retention strategies, capital acquisition solutions, and much more. We coach, consult and provide guided course options that makes a difference. Show less

The Small Business Owner's Guide To Alternative Funding

Workforce Development Adjunct Faculty instructing students including startups and small business owners. Main courses: Business Planning: Developing The Blueprint for Success and Financial Aspects of Your Business. These classes give the students a real life approach to planning for their business start, growth, and financing success.