Corridor Business Journal: The U.S. Small Business Administration will host an SBA Small Business Lender Match event from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center, 4500 N. 10th St., Marion. Entrepreneurs seeking financing to start their own small business or expand an existing small business will have the opportunity to meet representatives from SBA participating lenders during this event, which will follow a “speed coaching” format. Attendees will be scheduled for three 15-minute one-on-one meetings where they can pitch their financing needs and learn more about how the small business financing process works.  Attendees are encouraged to come with an elevator speech, a business plan and business financial information if available. The event is free, but space and appointments will be limited to the first 30 registrants. The deadline for registration is Sept. 9. Registration is available online