Build Black Illinois: Funding Options to Grow Black-Owned Small Businesses

Event type: 
Webinar
When and where
Date: 
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Time: 
10:00am CT
Location: 
IL
What

In support of National Black Business Month, join the Black Chamber of Commerce of Illinois and Small Business Majority on Thursday, August 26 to learn how to navigate non-predatory debt financing options that will help grow or strengthen your Black-owned small business to help build generational wealth and aid job creation throughout Illinois, especially in downstate, rural and micropolitan areas. Topics include:



  • The funding landscape and an overview of alternative lending options—including microloans and SBA products, crowdfunding plus community-centered banking through CDFIs, credit unions and community banks
  • How to spot and report small business predatory financial products and practices
  • Resources to help you become loan-ready
Event topic: 
Access to Capital