The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), 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 Watertown, South Dakota. Speakers will highlight promising initiatives in need of bank partnerships, 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
- Lori Finnesand, Chief Executive Officer, Grow South Dakota
- Grant Konechne, Rural Business Cooperative Service Programs Director, USDA
- Bryson Patterson, Deputy District Director, Small Business Administration
- Amy Waite, Executive Vice President, First District Development Company
- Kevin Wagner, SBA Lending Specialist, First Bank & Trust
- Kathy Holmes, Community Affairs Officer, OCC
- Carla Tillmon, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM CT
Where:
Lake Area Technical College, Student Center, 4th Floor, 1201 Arrow Avenue, Watertown, SD 57201, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, Community Development 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 Watertown, 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.