Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3
About this Event
Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways
Ready to fund your business growth? You're not limited grants and traditional funders! Join us for an interactive panel connecting entrepreneurs directly with diverse capital providers, moderated by Natika Anderson, VP of Community Development at PNC Bank.
This session brings together funders across the capital spectrum, including crowdfunding platforms, alternative lenders, and grant representatives, for a candid conversation about how each funding path works and who it's built for.
You'll learn what each funder offers, the ideal business profile for each type of capital, and how to position your business for funding based on your stage, industry, and needs. Come with your questions ready for a direct conversation with the people making funding decisions.
This is Part 3 of a 4-part Business Funding series designed for established but growing businesses ready to build a complete capital access strategy. Whether you're exploring funding for the first time or looking to diversify your capital sources, you'll leave with clarity on which paths make sense for your business and practical next steps.
Grant Award
Must have Pre-Event Survey completed by October 19th, 12:15pm to be considered for grant. Must be present at the time of the grant announcement.
Details on Part 4 will be November 18, 2026. Save the date!
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Welcome, PNC Fairfax Connection and the Capital Access Pathways Series
Host: Dan Robertson, Executive Director
Info: Dan Robertson, Executive Director of PNC Fairfax Connection, welcomes you and shares more about the resources, mission and impact of the PNC Fairfax Connection.
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:55 PM
Meet The Funders - Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
Host: Jeremiah Triplett, Village Capital
Info: Panel discussion where we will explore alternative funding options for small business owners including character-based lending, CDFIs - community and mission driven loan programs, the JobsOhio Small Business grant, community capital and what to know before taking out an online or e-commerce loan. Leave knowing 1. Which funding might be right for your business and when 2. How funding decisions are made 3. Key decision makers and 4. How to submit an application that gets the deal done!
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:10 PM
Grant Award and Announcements
Host: Gloria Ware, Get The Bag
Info: Must have pre-event survey completed by October 19th, 12:15pm to be considered for grant. Must be present at the time of the grant announcement.
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:55 PM
Networking
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