The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, in collaboration with Maryland Bankers Community Reinvestment Group, and St. James AMEZ Church host Rural Small Business Access to Capital and Resources. This event will feature a panel discussion on resources, and financing small businesses, along with a resource expo showcasing bank lenders, nonprofit technical assistance providers, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and government agencies offering lending and technical assistance resources to underserved, small, and minority- and women-owned businesses in rural Maryland.
Presenters:
- Maurice Ames, Executive Director, Maryland Capital Enterprises
- Lisa Fitzgerald, Business & Cooperative Program Director, U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Stanley W. Tucker, President & CEO, Meridian Management Group, Inc.
- Derrick B. Dunn, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Business and Technology, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- John N. Hickman, Director - BEACON, Adjunct Professor, Salisbury University
- Cynthia V. DuRant, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
When:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET
Where:
St. James AME Zion Church, 521 Mack Avenue, Salisbury, MD, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Small businesses, financial institutions, non-profit organization, federal, state, and local government agencies, and other stakeholders interested in the availability of credit products, services, and resources to underserved, small, and minority- and women-owned businesses.
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 Cynthia DuRant at CDuRant@fdic.gov