The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar to strengthen connections between small business development organizations and financial institutions to support Veterans and veteran-owned Small Businesses by advancing equitable access to affordable capital and credit. Representatives from the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC), and the Nebraska Enterprise Business Fund will share and discuss their innovative approaches and resources to help advance equitable access to affordable capital and credit to veterans and veteran-owned businesses. The webinar will also educate financial institutions about small business lending activities that may receive CRA consideration.
Presenters:
- Lisa Tedesco, Deputy District Director, Nebraska District Office, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Eswari Kalugasalam, Director, VBOC-Omaha
- Jim Reiff Executive Director, Nebraska Enterprise Fund
- Melissa Holman, Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Luis Franco, Senior Loan Specialist, Center for Rural Affairs
- Danielle Guillory, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM CT
Where:
Webinar, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Banks, CDFIs, Non-Profit Organizations, Veterans, Foundations, Other Community-Based Organizations, Government - State and Local.
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 Danielle Guillory at dguillory@fdic.gov.