Allen County Leaders Luncheon: Expanding CDFI Capacity for Small Businesses and Individuals
Allen County Leaders Luncheons are an exclusive series for GFW Inc. members designed to inspire and educate with keynote speakers chosen for their relevancy to you and our community.
Join us for this event designed to strengthen capital access, foster collaboration, and identify actionable solutions for small business lending. This luncheon brings together industry leaders, financial institutions, and community stakeholders to explore proven strategies and uncover new opportunities of funding for entrepreneurs.
What to Expect:
- Overview of challenges and opportunities in small business lending
- Outline of GFW Inc.'s Allen County Together (ACT) economic development plan to enhance our community's entrepreneurial ecosystem
- Examples of successful partnerships between ESOs, CDFIs, and philanthropic organizations
- Best practices for banks to meet Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) objectives
- Encouragement for stakeholders to commit to advancing capital access initiatives
Space will be limited, so reserve your seat now!
Event Details:
- Please note if you will need dietary or accessibility accommodations in your registration.
- Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 2
- NOTE: Payment is considered your reservation and is non-refundable.
For sponsorship opportunities or questions, contact:
Meghan Short, Director of Investor Programs, mshort@greaterfortwayneinc.com
Event Sponsors

Date and Time
Wednesday Jul 9, 2025
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
Agenda:
11:00am Check-In & Lunch / Connection Time
11:30am Welcome
11:35am Fireside Chat with ESOs & CDFI Lenders
12:10pm Panel with Financial Institutions
12:50pm Closing Announcements
1:00pm Event Concludes
Location
Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
Event Center Auditorium
Free parking on site adjacent to building.
Fees/Admission
$35.00/person GFW Inc. Investors only
Contact Information
Meghan Short
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