The FDIC will host the Southeast Michigan Alliance for Economic Inclusion (SEMAEI) meeting via webinar. This meeting aims to bring local community development stakeholders together to discuss opportunities to expand access to affordable and sustainable bank accounts for unbanked consumers, encourage small business lending by leveraging federal programs, and supporting related community development opportunities. This webinar will feature speakers from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Bank On Detroit, and the Michigan Open Account Coalition (MOAC). The SBA will share insights into new SBA programs and resources; Bank On Detroit and MOAC will share program updates and plans for advancing financial empowerment and account access during 2026.
Presenters
- Latifa Bradwell, Lender Relations Specialist Michigan District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Darchelle Strickland Love, Sr. Program Coordinator-Financial Empowerment City of Detroit Housing & Revitalization Department - Bank On Detroit
- Ross H. Yednock, Financial Services Legislative Liaison, Office of Innovation and Research, Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services - Michigan Open Account Coalition
- Eric Louden, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Who should attend
AEI members, Bank On Coalition and Michigan Open Account Coalition members, bank executive leadership, bank Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers, small business lenders, small business development companies, and community development financial institutions.
Registration Information
To register online, click the REGISTER button below and complete the requested information. Once you have completed it, you will receive a confirmation email.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about the event, please email Eric Louden at erilouden@fdic.gov.