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SUMMARY:Accessing Capital
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\nUnderstanding your financing options is crucial for business growth and sustainability. This workshop will guide you through the various forms of financial capital available to small businesses and help you determine which options best suit your needs and stage of business.\nYou’ll learn about different funding sources—from traditional loans to alternative financing—and understand the requirements and implications of each. Through practical exercises and group discussions, you’ll evaluate funding options, learn what funders look for, and begin preparing the necessary documentation for your chosen funding path.\nDate / Time:\nTuesday, October 28, 2025\n4:00 PM – 6:00 PM CT\nLocation: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration)\nAgenda\n4:00 – 4:30 PM CT – Introductions & Funding Overview\n4:30 – 5:00 PM CT – Content Discussion: Funding Options & Requirements\n5:00 – 5:45 PM CT – Interactive Activities & Group Discussions\n5:45 – 6:00 PM CT – Reflection & Next Steps\nAbout Your Event Hosts\nSoutheast Chicago Commission (SECC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to facilitating and supporting economic development within the Southeast lakefront communities of Hyde Park, Kenwood, Oakland, Washington Park, and Woodlawn. SECC works to foster collaboration and coordination among businesses, organizations, and institutions to promote the creation of jobs, investment, and economic vitality in these vibrant communities.\nUptima Entrepreneur Cooperative is the nation’s first cooperatively owned business support organization, providing holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses. Uptima has supported over 1,000 diverse entrepreneurs in gaining education and advising to explore business ownership as a pathway for wealth creation.\n
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