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Trailblazing advancements in access to capital for small businesses

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Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel moderated by podcast host David Ponraj, we hear from trailblazers with noteworthy advancements in small business lending, technical assistance, and philanthropy. The conversation explores opportunities and actionable steps to help solve the capital problem in the development of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.Chanell Scott Contreras, ProsperUS (Detroit, MI)Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Practice, Kresge Foundation (National based in Detroit, MI)Steve Wanta, JUST (Austin, TX)Moderated by David Ponraj, EICLearn more about the EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series

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Our webinars are created for anyone invested in building stronger communities through entrepreneurship. We are a national leader in helping economic development organizations create inclusive, data-driven ecosystems that support small businesses through sustainable growth.

We work hard to ensure each webinar features insights, real-world case studies, and proven strategies used in over 100 markets to expand access to capital, improve resource coordination, and foster equitable economic development.

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Trailblazing advancements in access to capital for small businesses

Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel moderated by podcast host David Ponraj, we hear from trailblazers with noteworthy advancements in small business lending, technical assistance, and philanthropy. The conversation explores opportunities and actionable steps to help solve the capital problem in the development of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.Chanell Scott Contreras, ProsperUS (Detroit, MI)Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Practice, Kresge Foundation (National based in Detroit, MI)Steve Wanta, JUST (Austin, TX)Moderated by David Ponraj, EICLearn more about the EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series

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Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel moderated by podcast host David Ponraj, we hear from trailblazers with noteworthy advancements in small business lending, technical assistance, and philanthropy. The conversation explores opportunities and actionable steps to help solve the capital problem in the development of inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems.Chanell Scott Contreras, ProsperUS (Detroit, MI)Aaron Seybert, Social Investment Practice, Kresge Foundation (National based in Detroit, MI)Steve Wanta, JUST (Austin, TX)Moderated by David Ponraj, EICLearn more about the EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series