FDIC, SBA, and USDA Host Path to Prosperity Regional Economic Development Series in Montana
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Small Business Administration (SBA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to present a regional economic development series entitled “Path to Prosperity”. This hybrid event will include three panel discussions comprised of lending and economic development experts. Facilitated conversations will focus on identifying challenges and sharing best practices and innovative solutions to accessing capital. Presenters will share how financial institutions, non-profits, and community-based organizations can encourage the development of a “Path to Prosperity” by incentivizing unbanked and underbanked small businesses to establish sustainable relationships with an insured financial institutions. The event will also include lender matchmaking sessions for small business owners across Montana. The event will further help to expand bank referrals of small businesses for technical assistance from business development organizations.
Presenters:
- Jaqueline Davis-Slay, Senior Advisor, USDA
- Kelley Barkell, Asst. State Conservationist for Programs, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA
- Deanna Langman, State Director, Montana APEX Accelerator
- Ron Spencer, Senior Advisor, Office of Field Operation, SBA
- Kathleen Williams, State Director, Rural Development, USDA
- Montrice Yakimov, Acting Associate Director for Community Affairs, FDIC
- David Ramos, Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT
Where:
Hybrid Event. Billings Depot, Baggage Room, 2310 Montana Ave., Billings, MT 59101 (Live) or Virtual, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, government, and non-profit organizations who are interested in partnership opportunities to support small business in Montana.
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 David Ramos at daramos@fdic.gov.