Kiva and Small Business Majority invite you to join us for an interactive panel with Mayor of Columbus, Andrew Ginther, about access to capital for small businesses. <br><br>Through a presentation and interactive panel discussion, we will help you navigate 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. <br><br>Topics of discussion include: <br><br>- An overview of alternative lending options including community development financial institutions, community banks, SBA's loan guarantee program and reputable online lenders <br>- Key questions to consider when seeking funding <br>- Small Business Borrowers' Bill of Rights <br>- Helpful tools and local resources <br><br>Guest speakers/presenters: <br><br>Mayor Andrew Ginther <br>Michaela Hahn Burriss, Small Business Majority <br>Reese Neader, Kiva Columbus <br>Omar Elhagmusa, Finance Fund <br>Jordi Arimany, SBA <br>Ariana Ulloa-Olavarrieta, SBDC <br><br>Space is limited and registration is required, along with pre-event survey. Cash bar and light food courtesy of our official event sponsors: Finance Fund, Franklinton Board of Trade, and Small Business Majority. For more information, contact: Michaela Hahn Burriss at 440-281-2346 or <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>
