The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are co-hosting an event to create and enhance access to rural small business loan, investment, and service opportunities in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Speakers will highlight promising initiatives in need of bank partnerships, including grants, loans, and other small business programs that help launch and expand small businesses.
Presenters:
- Joe Fiala, Director of Partner Relations, Governor’s Office on Economic Development
- Grant Konechne, Rural Business Cooperative Service Programs Director, USDA
- Mark Nelson, Senior Business Loan Officer, Grow South Dakota
- Jennifer Oberg, President/CEO, South Dakota Development Corporation
- Bryson Patterson, Deputy District Director, SBA
- Trisha Viss, SBA Lending Specialist, First Interstate Bank
- Kathy Holmes, Community Affairs Officer, OCC
- Carla Tillmon, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM CT
Where:
K. O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library, Room 112, 215 Southeast 4th Avenue, Aberdeen, SD 57401, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, non-profit organizations, community based organizations, federal, state and local government, and other stake holders interested in partnership opportunities that support small business growth in Aberdeen, South Dakota and surrounding areas.
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 Carla Tillmon at ctillmon@fdic.gov.