Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Racial Equity Council Greater Fort Lauderdale’s Capital Access Ecosystem: Current Status and Future Opportunities

Informed by Research and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Capital Access Summit

James Carras

November 3, 2025

Summit Overview:

• Central Question: How can we ensure equitable access to capital for all entrepreneurs—particularly Black-, minority-, and women-owned businesses—in Broward County?

• 100+ leaders from community finance, government, business, and philanthropy

• Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Racial Equity Council

• Featured national and local experts from MHIC, African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs, Broward County OSBED, and local CDFIs

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