Access to Capital – Innovation Forum | Free Community Think Tank

Community Think Tank for Real Equity & Shared Success

Access to capital is the foundation of economic mobility. Whether you're an aspiring homeowner, entrepreneur, investor, or community advocate, this forum is designed to provide real strategies and actionable pathways.

We will explore:

• Finding Strategic Partners – Connect with mentors, co-founders, and collaborators
• Pathways to Homeownership – From first-time buyers to seasoned investors
• Turning Assets into Income – ADUs, neighborhood kitchens, and scalable models
• Unlocking Creative Capital – Funding strategies beyond traditional banking

This is not just a panel.
This is a solutions-focused conversation.

Saturday, April 18, 2026
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM

📍 Houghton Park
6301 N Myrtle Ave
Long Beach, CA

Cost: FREE

Desirée Patno
CEO, NAWRB
Chairwoman, NDILC

Dr. Vanessa Montañez
Head of Community Lending
Senior Vice President, City National Bank

Hyepin Im
President & CEO
Faith and Community Empowerment (FACE)

• First-time homebuyers
• Real estate professionals
• Community leaders
• Small business owners
• Investors
• Nonprofit organizations
• Anyone seeking access to capital solutions

✔ Clear pathways to ownership
✔ Real funding strategies
✔ Community connections
✔ Practical tools you can use immediately

Seats are limited.
Register today and join the conversation shaping the future of equitable capital access

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Women in the Housing & Real Estate Ecosystem (NAWRB)