Greenline Access Capital, in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, will host a free, in-person event exploring the credit and capital needs of small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region. At this event, attendees will hear insights from the Fed’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey and learn about local resources and support to help small business owners invest in their future.

The summit will include:

  • a presentation covering some of the key regional insights from the Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey.
  • breakout sessions on building wealth through real estate, growing business with AI marketing tools, and navigating procurement.
  • presentations exploring local support to help small businesses grow.
  • exhibitors highlighting small business resources.
  • the opportunity to participate in the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey in English or Spanish.

Sessions and materials will be presented in Spanish.

Las sesiones y los materiales se presentarán en español.

Who Should Attend?

Small business owners, financial institutions and lenders (e.g., banks, community development financial institutions, and credit unions), philanthropic organizations supporting small business and entrepreneurship, nonprofit organizations providing support to small business owners, local and state government representatives, and local economic development professionals.

Agenda Highlights

A Keynote Presentation Highlighting the Needs of Small Businesses

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Community Development Research Associate Alaina Barca will present findings from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey, focusing on the credit needs of businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Breakout Sessions for Investing in Your Future

Attendees will learn about topics such as growing their business through local procurement opportunities, leasing and buying real estate as a mechanism to build wealth, and AI tools that could help with marketing and business growth. There will also be presentations from support organizations on resources and additional strategies for growth.

Networking and Interactive Exhibitors Showcase

Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with local organizations providing support for small businesses.

An Opportunity to Take the Small Business Credit Survey!

All participating small business owners will be invited to take the 2026 Small Business Credit Survey onsite.

View the full agenda.

More Details

This event is in-person only and free to attend, but registration is required. Light refreshments and tapas will be served.

Registration deadline:
Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Location:
Esperanza Arts Center, Gran Salon
4261 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140

Questions? Contact Alma Felix at Alma.Felix@phil.frb.org.