The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host an event that focuses on small business lending products, resources, and promising practices. The Small Business Administration (SBA), Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), MN DEED Veterans Employment Program, and Minnesota Assistance Council of Veterans (MACV) will outline best practices and success stories in serving Veterans throughout Minnesota. This includes Every Third Saturday, a resource to assist Veterans access to affordable credit, capital, and resources to establish businesses and housing in Minnesota. The event will also educate financial institutions about small business and housing lending activities that may receive CRA consideration.
Presenters:
- Don Jackson, Lead Outreach and Marketing Specialist Veterans Business Development Officer Minnesota District Office, SBA
- Keith Murphy, Director, VBOC
- Ray Douha, Veterans Employment Program Director, Department of Employment & Economic Development Veterans Career Force
- Tom Mckenna, Veterans Advocacy, Every Third Saturday
- Kurt Johnson, Metro Regional Director, MACV
- Kelsea Koch, Senior Compliance Examiner, FDIC
- Andrew Barbes, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Thursday, November 14, 2024 from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM CT
Where:
James Ballentine “Uptown” VFW Post 246, 2916 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55408, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), federal, state and local government, non-profit organizations and other stakeholders who support consumer access to affordable housing resources.
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 Andrew Barbes at abarbes@fdic.gov.