Speaker: Bernita Johnson Gabriel, Director, Strategic Relationships, CAST US - A Cleveland Avenue Fund. CAST US is a $70 million initiative that will bridge the capital and resource gap impacting Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs in Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods. This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access […]

Speaker: Bernita Johnson Gabriel, Director, Strategic Relationships, CAST US - A Cleveland Avenue Fund. CAST US is a $70 million initiative that will bridge the capital and resource gap impacting Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs in Chicago's South and West Side neighborhoods. This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access […]

Speaker: Marcus Yancey, Economic Development & Special Projects Officers, LISC. LiISC Chicago provides technical assistance, capital, and contracting opportunities to small business across the City of Chicago. Questions? Email us at polsky@ uchicago.edu

Speaker: Ronald Milsap, Director, BMO Harris Bank BMO is the 8th largest bank in North America by assets. They provide personal and commercial banking, global markets, and investment banking services to more than 12 million customers. This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Each investor […]

Speaker: Roy Nunez, Senior Business Consultant, JP Morgan Chase- Minority Entrepreneur Initiative. JPMorgan Chase - Minority Entrepreneur Initiative supports business owners in growing their businesses through accessible education, coaching, and banking solutions. The theme of the presentation is The Power of Capital. The intent for the presentation is to demonstrate how businesses can position themselves […]

Speaker: John C Thrasher, VP of Relationship Manager Minority Business Development, PNC Bank. PNC Bank offers a wide range of personal banking services including checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgage loans, auto loans, and more.   Questions? Email us at [email protected]     Cost: $0

Speaker: Jason Swan, Assistant Vice President & Relationship Manger, Hyde Park Bank/ Beverly Bank (Wintrust). Beverly Bank & Trust provides Illinois with the resources of a big bank while maintaining the personalized service of a true local community bank.

Speaker: Song Chae, Regional Development Manager, Founders First Capital Partners. Founders First Capital Partners provides revenue-based funding, term loans and advisory service to service- based small businesses located outside of major capital markets.

Speaker: John Bodnar, Small Business Community Lender, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA. CRF is a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to […]