FDIC, SBA, and USDA Host Path to Prosperity Regional Small Business Economic Development Series in Florida
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 five panel discussions comprised of lending, economic development, relationship building and government contracting experts. Facilitated conversations will focus on identifying challenges and sharing best practices and innovative solutions to capital access. Presenters will share how financial institutions, non-profits, and community-based organizations can encourage the development of a “Path to Prosperity” by incentivizing underbanked small businesses to establish relationships with an insured financial institutions. The event will also include lender matchmaking sessions for small business owners across Florida. The event will further the FDIC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening bank-community partnerships in minority business communities.
Presenters:
- Jaqueline Davis-Slay, Senior Advisor, USDA
- George Sears, Director, USDA
- Shaheewa Jarrett, Director, Florida Black Chamber of Commerce
- Mason Alford, Director, Office of Small Business Innovation, Florida Commerce
- Allen Thomas, Regional Administrator, SBA
- Althea A. Harris, Deputy District Director, South Florida District Office, SBA
- Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director, Office of Economic and Small Business Development at Broward County
- Nick Swanda, AVP, Operations Manager, North Avenue Capital
- Myrlande (Lande) Simeon, South FL Regional Director, Black Business Investment Fund CDFI
- LaTonya Edwards, Regional Manager Atlanta Region, FDIC
- Montrice Yakimov, Acting Associate Director for Community Affairs, FDIC
When:
Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET
Where:
Hybrid Event. African American Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311. In-person (150 max. capacity) or Virtual, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Small business owners, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, CDFIs, government, small business development organizations who are interested in partnership opportunities to support small business in Florida.
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.