The Whatcom Investing Network will host its quarterly general membership meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in the upstairs meeting room of the Cordata Food Co-op at 315 Westerly Road in Bellingham.

John Steward, a vice president at Whidbey Island Bank, will be a guest speaker at the meeting. Steward will discuss topics including private-equity lending for small business and credit establishment for bank lending. A Q-and-A session will follow his presentation.

Business owners and lenders are encouraged to attend. They will also have an opportunity to give  3-5 minute descriptions of their interests.

More information can be found online at www.whatcominvesting.wordpress.com, or by calling 360-671-3590.