FDIC, SBA, and USDA Host Path to Prosperity Regional Small Business Economic Development Series in Arkansas
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 event will include panel discussions comprised of lending, economic development, relationship building and government contracting experts. Facilitated conversations will focus on federal and state small business programs, and provide support to access the programs available. The event will increase attendee knowledge of SBA, USDA and the FDIC technical assistance support, wealth-building opportunities related to small business ownership, and public and private programs supporting aspiring entrepreneurs. The convening will further the FDIC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening small business communities.
Presenters:
- Jaqueline Davis-Slay, Senior Advisor, USDA
- George Sears, Director, USDA
- Roddric Bell, Director for Risk Management Agency, USDA
- Dr. Anne Baines, President, University of Arkansas Little Rock
- Dr. Ronald Rainey, Assistant Vice President, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
- Ted James, Regional Administrator, SBA
- Adriene Brown, District Director, Arkansas District Office, SBA
- Anna Lucas, Director, Office of Rural Affairs, SBA
- Craig Califati, Executive Vice President, Arkansas Capitol Corporation
- Melanie Berman, Program Director, Arkansas APEX Accelerator
- Linda Gabriel, Regional Manager Dallas Region, FDIC
- Cameron Doss, Chief for Strategic Partnerships & Program Development, FDIC
- David Ramos, Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST
Where:
Hybrid Event. University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 2801 South University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204. Engineering and Information Technology 142. 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 Arkansas.
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.