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SUMMARY:Learn How To Become A Lendable Business For Banks, CDFIs, And Investors
DESCRIPTION:Becoming a Lendable Business means positioning your company so banks, CDFIs (Community Financial Institutions), and investors see you as low-risk, well-managed, and capable of repaying or generating returns. It’s not just about revenue, it’s about structure, discipline, and trust.\nPresented by Terrence Johnson, Executive Director of Greenwood Archer Capital\nGreenwood Archer Capital (GAC) is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that expands access to character-based, flexible financing for entrepreneurs in historically underinvested communities.\nFor additional information or questions, please contact Jonese Burnett at jburnett@lcdc.net\n
URL:https://lcdc.networkforgood.com/events/100678-small-business-thursday
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CATEGORIES:Access to capital,Accounting/Financial management
LOCATION:3843 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
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