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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC and OCC Co-Host Interagency San Joaquin Valley Small Business Forum in Fresno, CA

Event Date
- (3 - 6:30pm EST)
Location
801 R St, Fresno, CA 93721

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) are hosting an event designed for bankers, community-based organizations, and agencies working with small businesses, this event will support expanding capital access and technical assistance to underserved small businesses and showcase a range of credit products offered by banks and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)  tailored for underserved small businesses. 

In addition, regional leaders will learn about innovative new products and technical assistance partnerships to engage underserved small businesses and strengthen local small business ecosystems. Lastly, participants will network and discuss new Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) partnership opportunities to address small business needs in Fresno and broader San Joaquin Valley.

Presenters:

  • Zak Johnson, SVP, Regional Manager, Central Valley Region, California Bank & Trust
  • Sandra Vicente, US Retail Banking Market President, Central Valley, BMO Bank National Association
  • Antonio Aguilar, Central/Northern California Outreach Manager, Small Business Majority
  • Cassandra Little Ph. D, Executive Director and CEO, Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
  • Dora Westerlund, CEO, Fresno Area Hispanic Foundation
  • Tate Hill, President & CEO, Access Plus Capital
  • Anna Cheong, Community Affairs Officer, OCC                        
  • Spike Keil, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC 

When:

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 3:30 PM PT 

Where:

801 R St, Fresno, CA 93721, registration information below. 

Who should attend:

CRA officers, community development officers, loan officers, nonprofits, and community-based organizations, government agencies.  

Registration Information:

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

Register

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Spike Keil at chkeil@fdic.gov

Additional Resources:

Last Updated: October 17, 2024