Access to Capital event

Event type: 
Presentation
When and where
Date: 
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Time: 
5:30p.m.
Location: 
Studio 595
595 S. 3rd St.
Columbus, OH 43215
What

Kiva and Small Business Majority invite you to join our interactive panel with Representative Kristin Boggs OH-18 about access to capital for women small business owners. Through a presentation and interactive panel discussion, we will help you navigate the barriers facing women in the funding landscape and connect you with local resources to help you obtain the capital you need to start and grow your business. Learn from local lenders, technical assistance providers and alternative financing experts about best practices. Topics of discussion include:

  • An overview of alternative lending options including community development financial institutions, community banks, SBA's loan guarantee program and reputable online lenders
  • Key questions to consider when seeking funding
  • Small Business Borrowers' Bill of Rights
  • Helpful tools and local resources for women entrepreneurs seeking capital 

Guest speakers/presenters:

  • Representative Kristin Boggs OH-18
  • Michaela Hahn Burriss, Small Business Majority
  • Reese Neader, Kiva Columbus
  • Deonna Barnett, Increase Community Development Corporation
  • Claire Coder, Aunt Flow
  • Kim Ansah, Central Ohio Minority Business Association

For more information, contact: Michaela Hahn Burriss at 440-281-2346 or [email protected]

Event topic: 
Access to Capital