Prestamos CDFI: Connecting Capital & Contracts Listening Lab
Overview
Prestamos CDFI: Connecting Capital & Contracts Listening Lab
Prestamos CDFI is expanding into the region, and we want to understand the real needs of local small businesses. Join us for an open and collaborative listening session where you can share your experiences, challenges, and priorities.
This conversation will help us identify the resources and partnerships that matter most to YOU; including access to capital, technical assistance, and support navigating procurement opportunities with the Port of LA and Port of Long Beach.
We’ll also be joined by other community lenders and partners who serve small businesses in the area. Together, we want to learn how to strengthen the ecosystem and better support your growth.
Your voice will help shape future programs, services, and potential collaborative efforts in the region.
What You Can Expect:
- A welcoming, conversational listening session
- Space to share your business needs and biggest challenges
- Opportunity to highlight your interests in capital access or procurement
- Meet Prestamos CDFI and other local lenders
- Contribute directly to shaping future programs and support services
Who Should Attend:
- Small business owners
- Entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses
- Firms interested in capital access
- Businesses exploring port contracting or procurement opportunities
- Community partners supporting local businesses
Why Your Input Matters:
Your feedback allows us, and our lending partners, to understand current gaps and collaboratively design solutions that help small businesses succeed.
Thank you for joining us and lending your voice to this effort.
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Highlights
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- In person
Location
Bixby Park
130 Cherry Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90802