# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Access to Capital: Real Conversations with Lenders
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: An inside look at how lenders evaluate business loan applications—and how to strengthen your position before applying for funding.About this EventGetting money for your business can feel confusing and frustrating. Many entrepreneurs apply for funding and get denied—without knowing why. This workshop helps clear up the confusion.Join us for an open and honest conversation between business owners and lenders about how funding really works. You’ll learn what lenders look for, why applications get approved or denied, and what you can do now to be more ready for capital. You’ll also hear real stories from entrepreneurs who have been through the process and ask your own questions in a supportive space.By the end of this workshop, participants will:Understand what lenders look for when deciding who gets fundingLearn common reasons business funding applications are deniedGet clear on different types of business funding availableLearn simple steps to prepare their business for fundingLearn how to build relationships with lenders before applyingWhether you’re just starting out or thinking about applying for funding soon, this workshop will help you understand the steps and avoid common mistakes.SpeakersHarvey Smith, Relationship Manager at ECDIJessica Cuffia-Corlette, SVP, Emerging Middle Market Leader at Fifth Third BankDarryl Collins, VP, Financial Center Manager at Fifth Third Bank https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/6ffeb7f0-42a4-11f1-a2f8-5f78c887a938-rimg-w1200-h222-dcffffff-gmir.jpg The Economic & Community Development Institute's Women's Business Centers of Ohio guide individuals at any stage of the business process. Through one-on-one counseling sessions with WBC staff and volunteers, you can get the direction and resources to meet your goals. Business advisers want to help you successfully start a business, or grow and expand your existing business -- increasing revenue and creating jobs for the local economy.The WBCs present training workshops regularly to provide access to small business knowledge at no charge. They are the only SBA-funded Women's Business Centers in the state.Funded (in part) through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA.Women's Business CenterFederal Share- 50%- $150,000Non-Federal Share- 50%- $150,000Total Program Cost: $300,000
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cleveland/access-to-capital-real-conversations-with-lenders/100001987846780231
- **Event Categories**: Workshops, Business, Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cleveland
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: ECDI at MidTown Collaboration Center
- **lat**: 41.504971
- **long**: -81.6447542
- **full address**: ECDI at MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street, Cleveland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Access to Capital: Real Conversations with Lenders being held?
  - **A:** Access to Capital: Real Conversations with Lenders takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm at ECDI at MidTown Collaboration Center, 1974 East 66th Street, Cleveland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Access to Capital: Real Conversations with Lenders?
  - **A:** Access to Capital: Real Conversations with Lenders is organized by Women's Business Center of Northern Ohio.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Access to Capital: Real Conversations with Lenders is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cleveland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Access to Capital: Real Conversations with Lenders sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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