Catherine Lentz is the Director of Lending for Southern Ohio at Economic and Community Development Institute (ECDI). She helps entrepreneurs and small business owners realize their dream of owning and growing their small business by providing resources and small business financing. Catherine has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and prior to joining ECDI in 2021, she was a Business Relationship Manager and Private Client Branch Manager with JPMorgan Chase. Catherine grew up in the Dayton, Ohio area, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Co-Chair of the Emerging Leaders for the Cincinnati Parks Foundation and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Cincinnati.
From microloans and traditional lending to grants and crowdfunding, there’s no one-size-fits-all path to funding a business. Hear from local capital providers and entrepreneurs about the options available, how to determine which is right for you, and what it takes to successfully access the capital you need to start or grow.