IL DCEO: Black Access to Capital: How Black Economic Trailblazers are Closing the "Racial Wealth Gap"
- Just because they were first, does not mean they should be the last. Black access to capital has long been an issue in America, and Illinois is no exception. Institutional barriers to mortgage loans, small business loans, development capital, and government procurement for Black Americans has created an elusive environment for capital access. Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce, Fifth Third Bank, and Black Chicago business pioneers for a moderated panel discussion about how they are increasing access to capital in Black communities and how you can join the fight for equity.
Moderator: Director Erin Guthrie, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Panelists:- Nicole Johnson Scales, Vice President of Community Engagement, Fifth Third Bank
- Will Towns, Managing Director, 4S Bay Partners
- Karen Freeman, CEO, Chicago Urban League
IL DCEO: Black Access to Capital: How...
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST