Access to Capital: Money to Mainstreet
Event Information
Description
Dun & Bradstreet Credibility invites you to
The event that is all about ACCESS:
Access to LENDERS
Access to EXPERTS
Access to RESOURCES
Access to CAPITAL
Don’t miss Access to Capital: Money to Mainstreet
The Westin Bonaventure
Thursday, October 18, 2012
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
5 Incredible panels with topics ranging from traditional and alternative lending options, crowdfunding and more
1 Marketplace where businesses can meet 1:1 with lenders, startup experts and explore business resources
This must-attend event is designed for small and micro business owners who are looking to gain insight on the best funding options for their business right now.
Empowering small business owners with tools and knowledge necessary to get funding in today’s tough economic environment.
Space is limited – register now!
Panels (see full schedule here):
Straight Talk: Getting Traditional Loans in Today’s Economy
Off the Beaten Path: Is Alternative Funding the Route for You?
Crowdfunding: Should You Be In with The “In Crowd”?
Startups Start Here: Strategies from LA Entrepreneurs
Accessing Capital for Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
Special Guest, Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
Speakers will include experts from:
- Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp.
- Wells Fargo
- American Express Merchant Financing
- LegalZoom
- Lendio
- AEO Works
- City of Los Angeles
- Crowdfunder
- CommunityLeader
- Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
- Indiegogo
- Kabbage
- NAWBO
- Opportunity Fund
- PACE
- Pepperdine University
- SBA
- SoMoLend
- Startup America
- Startup California
- University of Southern California
- VEDC
...and more! Visit Access to Capital to see a full list of speakers and panels.
You'll also be part of a dynamic community atmosphere of 400+ local businesses and experts who are all working toward the same goal: the success of main street small businesses.
If interested, small business owners can request time to speak directly to a lender at the event (this can be requested during the registration process). Limited spaces available.
Continental breakfast and lunch are included with registration.
For more information, contact Lauren Simpson at lsimpson@dandb.com or 310-919-2230
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Liz Gengl.
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Organizer Dun & Bradstreet
Organizer of Access to Capital: Money to Mainstreet
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