The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a small business lending forum to assess the credit and capital needs of small businesses in Virginia. The forum will highlight opportunities to strengthen connections between Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), banks, Small Business Development Technical Centers (SBDTCs), and community-based stakeholders to support small businesses. Representatives will share and discuss approaches and resources to help expand access to affordable capital and credit to promote economically strong and healthy communities.
Presenters
- Emily Corcoran, Senior Manager of Regional and Community Analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Lee Ford Scott, Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Jacqueline Davis-Slay, Senior Advisor Office of Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Utilization, Department Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Lois Miller, Small Business Loan Manager, Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc (SERCAP. Inc.)
- Michelle Wren, Executive Director, Portsmouth Partnership
- Lekeshia Frasure, Regional Manager, Community Affairs, FDIC
- Sandra Hernandez, Senior Consumer Education Specialist, FDIC
- Victor Galloway, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend
Bankers, Community Development Financial Institutions, small business intermediaries, SBDTCs, local, state, and federal governments, and non-profit representatives.
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 Victor Galloway at vgalloway@fdic.gov.