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SUMMARY:Coffee with Kiva
DESCRIPTION:Purpose:\n\n      Introduce and educate participants about Kiva loans.\n\n        Provide an opportunity for Q&A sessions with the Capital Asset Manager for Kiva.\n\n        Facilitate on-site loan application processes for interested individuals.\n\n      \n\nAgenda Overview:\n\n        Introduction (5 mins):\n\n        Welcome and brief introduction to Kiva and its mission.\n\n      \n\nEducational Session (30 mins):\n\n        Explanation of Kiva loans\, eligibility criteria\, and application process.\n\n        Success stories or case studies highlighting the impact of Kiva loans.\n\n         \n\n \n\nQ&A Session (20 mins):\n\n        Open floor for attendees to ask questions and seek clarification.\n\n      \n\n \n\nOn-site Application Assistance (30 mins):\n\n        Guidance and support provided to those ready to apply for Kiva loans.\n\n      \n\nNetworking and Follow-up (15 mins):\n\n        Opportunity for attendees to network\, connect\, and exchange contact information for follow-up discussions or support.\n\n        Information about Kiva:\n\n \n\nKiva Overview:\n\n        Kiva is an international nonprofit organization that facilitates crowdfunded microloans for individuals and small businesses.\n\n        Their mission is to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive.\n\n        Loans have 0% interest rates\, empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.\n\n      \n\nHow Kiva Works:\n\n        Individuals can crowdfund loans for as little as $25.\n\n        Loans support various purposes\, including education\, agriculture\, business\, and more.\n\n        Borrowers repay over time\, and lenders can reinvest or withdraw their funds.\n\n        Impact and Success Stories:\n\n      Highlight success stories of individuals or businesses uplifted through Kiva loans.\n\n \n\nWhy Attend "Coffee with Kiva"?\n\n \n\n        Understand the impact of Kiva loans on the community.\n\n        Learn how to apply for a Kiva loan and the support available.\n\n        Engage directly with the Capital Asset Manager for personalized guidance.\n\n        Network with like-minded individuals interested in community development and entrepreneurship.\n\n \n\nEvent Details:\n\n \n\n      Dates: Quarterly sessions.\n\n      Location: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.\n\n      Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (1.5 hours duration).\n\n \n\nThe hope is that this information will give prospective attendees a clear understanding of what to expect at the "Coffee with Kiva" event and the opportunities it presents for exploring Kiva loans and community development.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:&ensp\;<strong>Purpose:</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Introduce and educate participants about Kiva loans.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Provide an opportunity for Q&amp\;A sessions with the Capital Asset Manager for Kiva.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Facilitate on-site loan application processes for interested individuals.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;<br />\n<strong>Agenda Overview:</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Introduction (5 mins):<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Welcome and brief introduction to Kiva and its mission.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;<br />\n<strong>Educational Session (30 mins):</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Explanation of Kiva loans\, eligibility criteria\, and application process.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Success stories or case studies highlighting the impact of Kiva loans.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Q&amp\;A Session (20 mins):</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Open floor for attendees to ask questions and seek clarification.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>On-site Application Assistance (30 mins):</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Guidance and support provided to those ready to apply for Kiva loans.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;<br />\n<strong>Networking and Follow-up (15 mins):</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Opportunity for attendees to network\, connect\, and exchange contact information for follow-up discussions or support.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Information about Kiva:<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong>Kiva Overview:</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Kiva is an international nonprofit organization that facilitates crowdfunded microloans for individuals and small businesses.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Their mission is to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Loans have 0% interest rates\, empowering entrepreneurs worldwide.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;<br />\n<strong>How Kiva Works:</strong><br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Individuals can crowdfund loans for as little as $25.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Loans support various purposes\, including education\, agriculture\, business\, and more.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Borrowers repay over time\, and lenders can reinvest or withdraw their funds.<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Impact and Success Stories:<br />\n&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Highlight success stories of individuals or businesses uplifted through Kiva loans.<br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="background:yellow\;">Why Attend &ldquo\;Coffee with Kiva&rdquo\;?</span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Understand the impact of Kiva loans on the community.</span><br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Learn how to apply for a Kiva loan and the support available.</span><br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Engage directly with the Capital Asset Manager for personalized guidance.</span><br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&bull\;&ensp\;Network with like-minded individuals interested in community development and entrepreneurship.</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="background:yellow\;">Event Details:</span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Dates: Quarterly sessions.</span><br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Location: Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.</span><br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;&ensp\;Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (1.5 hours duration).</span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="background:yellow\;">The hope is that this information will give prospective attendees a clear understanding of what to expect at the &ldquo\;Coffee with Kiva&rdquo\; event and the opportunities it presents for exploring Kiva loans and community development.</span>
LOCATION:Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber Large Conference Room 950 Pacific Ave Ste 300 Tacoma\, WA 98402
UID:e.1361.19340
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DTSTAMP:20260514T181518Z
URL:https://business.tacomachamber.org/events/details/coffee-with-kiva-19340
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