Providing Working Capital Through PRIs

Monday, May 10, 1:45 - 3:15 pm

Drawing on a number of examples, this session will examine ways to provide working capital, either directly or through an intermediary, to small, innovative social entrepreneurs. The discussion will include the perspective of both the lender and the capital recipient, and will focus on how a borrower determines their working capital needs and how a lender assesses the capacity of a borrower to manage such an investment.

Moderator: Calvin Holmes, Chicago Community Loan Fund

Speakers: Cindy Holler, Mercy Housing Lakefront Deborah Kobak, Shorebank Arts & Culture Loan Fund Julie Davies O'Shea, Farmers Conservation Alliance Esther Park, RSF Social Finance

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