Access to Capital Markets for Minority Businesses #ETHINKSTL

The good news??...minority-owned firms in the U.S. rose to 8 million according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

More good news??...The number of African-American small business owners in the United States has increased by an awe-inspiring 400% in just a year—according to Guidant Financial, a small business financing company, who surveyed more than 2600 small business owners and entrepreneurs.

So what’s the problem? 80% of African-American small business owners said lack of capital was the most challenging aspect of running their business. This is 10% higher than the average small business owner.

I've uploaded the new episode of Entrepreneurially Thinking for you on Spreaker. Sponsored by BioSTL and @Center Center for Emerging Technologies.

#ETHINKSTL Episode 092 [Click | Listen | Thrive]

In this episode, we learn more about how Capaha Partners is working to match financial institutions and other strategic financing sources with minority businesses to provide greater access in the capital markets.

Join Cheryl Moore and Christy Maxfield with Raullo Eanes, Managing Partner of Capaha Partners.

"Another Positive Production of RareGem Productions"

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