Access to Capital for Local-Serving Businesses - Response Panel

Explore a panel discussion featuring capital providers and ecosystem supporters responding to entrepreneurs' concerns about access to capital for local-serving businesses. Learn about intentionality in funding, character-based lending, relationship building, government initiatives, and systemic changes needed to support small businesses. Gain insights from experts in urban innovation, economic development, philanthropy, and community investment as they address challenges faced by entrepreneurs, including commercial real estate issues and the importance of diversity in funding decisions.

Introduction
Intentionality
Latino Economic Development Center
Any I in Detroit
Diversity in Philanthropy
Character Based Lending
Relationship Building
Government
Integration Initiative
Small Business Challenges
Commercial Real Estate
DC Support
Systemic Change
Most Important Thing