# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us in person to connect with alternative funders and explore easy pathways to access capital for your venture!About this EventMeet the Funders: Capital Access PathwaysReady 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 AwardMust 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 PMWelcome, PNC Fairfax Connection and the Capital Access Pathways SeriesHost: Dan Robertson, Executive DirectorInfo: 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 PMMeet The Funders - Panel Discussion and Audience Q&AHost: Jeremiah Triplett, Village CapitalInfo: 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 PMGrant Award and AnnouncementsHost: Gloria Ware, Get The BagInfo: 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 PMNetworking
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cleveland/meet-the-funders-capital-access-pathways-part-3/100002002840041479
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: PNC Fairfax Connection
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Cleveland
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: PNC Fairfax Connection
- **lat**: 41.5009838
- **long**: -81.6300199
- **full address**: PNC Fairfax Connection, 8220 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3 being held?
  - **A:** Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3 takes place on Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Mon, 19 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm at PNC Fairfax Connection, 8220 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3?
  - **A:** Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3 is organized by Get The Bag LLC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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 Meet the Funders: Capital Access Pathways Part 3 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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