The City of Tacoma - in collaboration with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE), Business Impact Northwest and Tacoma Pierce County Chamber - is hosting an "Access to Capital" panel discussion and Q&A session for small business owners on June 23, from 3 - 4:30 p.m., in the Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market St., Room 243). Event attendees will:

• View a panel discussion on navigating capital access challenges.
• Gain real-world guidance on loan readiness and credit building.
• Receive an overview of available state and community financial programs.
• Participate in a live Q&A.

Community members with questions or requests to receive information in an alternate format can contact Linda Cerna at lcerna@tacoma.gov or (253)453-9488.

Although there is no cost to participate in this class, registration is required. Additional details are available at makeittacoma.com/events.