Alternative Sources of Financing for Business Owners
As a small business owner, what do you do if you need to obtain financing to grow but don’t fit the typical commercial lending mold? Our panel will discuss alternative sources of funding that you can pursue, from government programs, community outreach efforts, alternative lenders and crown funding.
What You’ll Learn:
• Understand Alternative forms of financing
• How to leverage Crowdfunding
• Gain access to Government financing programs
Who Should Attend:
Start Up Business Owners
Emerging Business Owners
Panelists:
• Chris Brown, Trident Design
• Jerome Jones, Small Business Consultant-Ohio SBDC
• Leander “Andre” Gibson, Community Reinvestment Fund:
• Allen McConnell, Minority Business Development Division at ODSA
Moderator:
Ariana Ulloa-Olavarrieta, Small Business Consultant-Ohio SBDC