Access to Money Event

Learn how to fund your start-up or existing business and non-profit with both traditional and new alternative sources of money.

Join SCORE and 20+ Top Financial Professionals to learn how to fund your start-up or existing business and non-profit. Banks, Microlenders, Angel Investors, Professional Fundraisers and Entrepreneur Support Organizations will share their expertise.

Visit exhibit tables from our speakers to collect information and make personal connections.

Opening Keynote Speaker Matt Condon will share his journey as a serial entrepreneur, founding his first business in 2003. Arc Physical Therapy+ went on to be named Mr. Kauffman Small Business of the Year, Champion of Business and one of the “Best Places to Work.” In 2014 he founded Bardovan Health Innovations. He served as chair of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is currently a Trustee of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Following a panel discussion giving an overview of available funding options, two tracks will be offered. Track A will include start-ups in profit, nonprofit and social enterprise categories and Track B will focus on established businesses. Funding experts will provide more detail on relevant options, followed by a hands-on exercise to help prepare attendees to meet their business’ financial needs.

Enter or listen to presentations in a 3-part Pitch Contest. Enter to win cash gift card prizes. Whether you are just starting and working on your Elevator Speech, or a mature business looking for a B round, we have a pitch contest for you!

For more information:  https://www.score.org/kansascity