Send Minorities and women do not have the same access to capital as their white male counterparts, a systemic issue that can be addressed, a panel of Arkansas bank leaders and a small-business owner says.
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During a webinar, the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) will unveil a study about widespread racial and gender disparities in loans to small businesses. The Arkansas Small Business Access to Capital report, commissioned with Winrock International, is part of the foundation’s ABC’s of Equity series. Speaking at the event:
Rev. Cory Anderson, chief innovation officer, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation
Dr. Julia Chears-Young, principal researcher, Precise Data Consulting
Edward Haddock, district director, Arkansas Small Business Administration
Miguel Lopez, chief community outreach officer, Encore Bank
Bridgette Perkins, CEO, Elite Trucking LLC
Hillis Schild, Director of Community Development, Arvest Bank
Grow AR Own is focused on bringing together community, business and bank leaders to examine the economic impact of inequity and advance bold ideas and concrete actions to achieve an economy that works for everyone. To register for the Monday, March 1 event,