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Last Updated: April 19, 2024

FDIC and FRB-SF Host Interagency Small Business Forum in Alaska

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB-SF) will host an annual forum in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support small business lending. This forum will be held as part of the National Small Business Week. The forum will provide resources and promote credit programs that cater to the needs of small businesses in Alaska, including those in rural and tribal communities.

Presenters:

  • Steven Brown, Alaska District Director, SBA
  • Sarah Simms, Community Development Finance Manager, FRB-SF
  • Elsa M. Lee, Financial Institution Examiner, FDIC
  • Jon Bittner, Executive Director, Alaska Small Business Development Center State Office
  • Traci Willet, Director, Veteran's Business Outreach Center, Business Impact NW
  • Nelida Irvine, Lender Relations Specialist, District International Trade Officer, Alaska District Office, SBA
  • Julie Woodworth, Senior Vice President, Lending Manager, McKinley Alaska Growth Capital
  • Jennifer A. Cesar, Alaska Zone Manager, Division of Capital Investment, Office of Indian Economic Development, U.S. Department of the Interior
  • Victoria Caltagirone, Special Assistant (PIO) & Protocol Officer (Office of International Trade), Alaska Department of Commerce
  • Jenny Glass, Senior Outreach Manager, FRB-SF
  • Cathy Choe, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

When:

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM AKST

Where:

1014 Energy Court, Anchorage, AK 99508, registration information below.

Who should attend:

Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers, community development officers, loan officers, nonprofits, and community-based organizations

Registration Information:

To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.

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Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email [Contact Name] at [contact email].

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