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FDIC Announces Upcoming Community Affairs Webinar: Opportunities for Community Banks – Federal Guarantee Programs that Support Export Lending to Small Business

Consumer and Community Affairs
March 14, 2013
Summary: The FDIC's Division of Depositor and Consumer Protection (DCP) Community Affairs Branch will host a webinar titled, Opportunities for Community Banks – Federal Guarantee Programs that Support Export Lending to Small Business , which will introduce institutions to federal guarantee programs that support export lending. This webinar will be held April 18, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT). It is the second in a series highlighting strategies institutions can use to promote community development and expand access to the banking system.

Statement of Applicability to Institutions Under $1 Billion in Total Assets: This Financial Institution Letter applies to all FDIC-supervised institutions.

Highlights:
  • Opportunities for Community Banks – Federal Guarantee Programs that Support Export Lending to Small Business will introduce community banks to federal guarantee programs that support export lending. Representatives of the Export-Import Bank, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and a state Export Finance Corporation will provide an overview of their agencies' export guarantee programs and guidance on where to go for further information.
  • This webinar will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2013, from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (EDT). To participate, institutions must register by April 12 at https://mp163425.cdn.mediaplatform.com/163425/wc/mp/4000/15861/21711/23229/Lobby/default.htm?ref=ProductionTeamEmail .
  • Each institution is responsible for assessing whether the ideas and information presented during the webinar are appropriate to pursue, given factors such as the institution's business focus, existing economic inclusion/community development strategies, financial condition, and market.
  • This is the second in a series of six, free webinars offering bankers ideas and strategies to enhance efforts to promote community development and economic inclusion. Webinars are held every other month. Registration is required.
  • The FDIC welcomes suggestions for future webinar topics. Please submit suggestions to communityaffairs@fdic.gov .

Distribution:
FDIC-Supervised Banks (Commercial and Savings)

Suggested Routing:
Chief Executive Officer
Chief CRA Officer
Compliance Officer

Note:
FDIC Financial Institution Letters (FILs) may be accessed from the FDIC's Web site at www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2013/index.html .

To receive FILs electronically, please visit http://www.fdic.gov/about/subscriptions/fil.html .

Paper copies may be obtained through the FDIC's Public Information Center, 3501 Fairfax Drive, E-1002, Arlington, VA 22226 (1-877-275-3342 or 703-562-2200).

Last Updated: March 14, 2013