Getting Ready to Access Capital

This session will explore grants, technical assistance, and lending programs available to help entrepreneurs organize their finances at different stages of business development (startup, established, and growth), identify strategic uses of startup capital, and understand CDFI expectations and requirements for small business loans. The session also will discuss small business loan opportunities, and outline requirements for LISC's small business lending program, which provides support to established businesses for property acquisition, construction, leasehold improvements, equipment, and working capital.

Speaker

• Daniel Serda, LISC Kansas City, Program Officer, Economic Development