Kat Taylor of Beneficial State Bank spoke earlier this week at a networking event that connected startups, social entrepreneurs and nonprofits with impact lenders. The event was hosted by Hatch, a social incubator in Portland, Oregon. The program offers lenders an opportunity to learn about the needs of prospective clients and gives participants a chance to meet socially-minded financiers. Taylor said the lenders share a mission to build nurturing economies as much as business. In addition to Beneficial State Bank, lenders present included Albina Community Bank, Craft3, Hatch, Kiva Zip, Mercy Corps, the Portland Development Commission and the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs.