FDIC Hosts Building Community and Bank Collaborations: Expanding Small Businesses in Oklahoma
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is hosting a forum to discuss small business expansion in the historic Greenwood District of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Banks, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and community organizations will identify opportunities for collaboration to provide support to small businesses. Participants will also learn about resources that support access to capital and economic development.
Presenters:
- Michelle Barnett, Senior Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development, PartnerTulsa
- Vanessa Hall-Harper, City Council, District 1 - City of Tulsa
- Donna Jackson, Program Manager, Greenwood Women’s Business Center
- Fernanda Pedraza-Schmitt, District Director, Small Business Administration
- Dr. Sherry Smith-Keys, Executive Director, Langston University – Tulsa Campus
- Jenny Dandridge, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
- Camron Doss, Chief of Strategic Partnerships and Program Development, FDIC
- Linda Gabriel, Regional Manager, Community Affairs, FDIC
- Amanda Thomas-Wilson, Acting Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM CT
Where:
Langston University, 914 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74106, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, community development financial institutions, community-based organizations, state and local government, and other stakeholders interested in supporting small businesses in Tulsa
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Amanda Thomas-Wilson at athomas-wilson@fdic.gov.