FDIC, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico Host SSBIC Stakeholder Forum
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), U.S. Department of the Treasury, and Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico will cohost a forum about the Puerto Rico State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). During this forum, presenters will provide an overview of Puerto Rico's SSBCI programs and funding deployment strategy, technical assistance and lenders reporting, and lessons learned from using the SSBCI program to improve access to capital in underserved communities. Presenters will also discuss how local Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and other community-based organizations identify and provide services to clients, including loans, and how attendees can make referrals to or partner with them to serve Puerto Rico's small businesses.
Presenters:
- Ronald Kelly, Outreach Lead, U.S. Department of the Treasury, SSBCI
- Luis Alemañy, President, Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico
- Samantha Asker, Outreach Manager, U.S. Department of the Treasury, SSBCI
- Samuel J. Carlo, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico
- Vivian M. Dolagaray, Executive Vice President of Commercial Strategy and Financing, Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico
- Alejandro Camporreale, Member and Senior Managing Director, Ad Astra Solutions
- Marcos Hedges, Vice President, Lending and Credit Administration, FirstBank
- Cynthia Lopez Castellano, Vice President and Commercial Credit Manager, Government Guaranteed Loans-Commercial Credit Division, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
- Alexis Luna, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM AT
Where:
Banco de Desarrollo Economico para Puerto Rico, Salon Auditorio, 1903 Ave. Jesús T. Piñero San Juan, PR 00920, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Banks, Credit Unions, Minority Depository Institutions, and Community Development Financial Institutions interested in supporting Puerto Rico Small Businesses access to capital.
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 Alexis Luna at aluna@fdic.gov.