“Connecting to Cash: A Candid Conversation about Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs,” a special access to capital outreach event for prospective and established business owners presented by the Women’s Business Development Center in partnership with the Chicago Neighborhood Initiative Micro Finance Group, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chatham Business Association, 800 E. 78th St., in Chicago’s Chatham neighborhood.

Hear from entrepreneurs and finance experts who will share tips to access funding to fuel your business growth. Moderated by Roxanne Nava, Chief Small Business Officer of the City of Chicago Small Business Center (BACP), panelists include Maria Boustead, founder and owner of Bo Campo, and Mae Whiteside, owner of Cheri K. Lewis Engineers. The event is free but requires registration. For further information, visit http://www.WBDC.org or call (312) 853-3477.