FDIC and OCC Host Forum Expanding Access to Credit for Minority Small Businesses in St. Louis, Missouri
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will host a small business resource event to help increase awareness of and access to credit for minority-owned small businesses in St. Louis. The event will focus on promoting collaboration between banks and small business resource providers, highlight small business networks and programs, and provide resources that banks can use to support minority-owned small business development and growth. Presenters will share information on expanding bank referrals of small businesses for technical assistance from business development organizations. Attendees will also learn about collaborative opportunities to support and partner with St. Louis, Missouri organizations committed to holistic approaches to economic inclusion.
Presenters:
- Thomas Daiber, Lead Lender Relations Specialist, St. Louis District Office- U.S. Small Business Administration
- Lynette Watson, Regional Director, Missouri Small Business Development Center
- Marlene Elliot, Managing Attorney, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
- Shawna Collier, Chief Partnership Officer, Justine Petersen
- Robert O’Conner, Market President, BMO Harris
- Shellcee Sharp, Vice President Branch Manager II, BMO Harris
- Lakesha Mathis, Vice President of Strategy (SUPPYSTL), Greater St. Louis Inc.
- Michael Nield, Community Affairs Officer, OCC
- Alicia Chestnut, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM CT
Where:
Delmar Divine Main 5501 Delmar St. Louis, MO 63112. Registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, government, and non-profit organizations who are interested in partnership opportunities to support minority small businesses in St. Louis, MO.
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 Alicia Chestnut at achestnut@fdic.gov.