The experts from Chase Bank and the Small Business Administration offered entrepreneurs and small business owners personalized guidance and covered topics vital for business stability and growth, including accessing capital, understanding credit, leveraging government resources, and implementing effective marketing strategies.

  • To provide practical, actionable guidance on core business management skills, such as credit building, marketing, and networking.

  • To facilitate direct networking opportunities between local business owners, financial professionals (Chase community bankers), and government resource experts (SBA representatives).

  • To raise awareness of and enrollment in SBA programs (e.g., T.H.R.I.V.E. program, loan guarantees) among Harlem entrepreneurs.

  • Empower attendees to confidently manage their business finances and strategically plan for expansion.