The Alabama Small Business Development Center Network, a department within The University of Alabama, is providing the inaugural financing conference in Orange Beach on Nov. 5. The Alabama Capital Access Matchmaker for Small Business will provide educational programs for Businesses and lenders beginning at 8 a.m., lunch will be “own your own” at Cobalt of Orange Beach, followed by matchmaker style networking, connecting businesses and interested individuals to the program representatives in a “speed dating” atmosphere. This no cost event is being provided so that all can attend.