The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Western Women's Business Center (WWBC), and Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Small Business Center (A-B Tech SBC) will host a forum to encourage collaborations between banks and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in North Carolina to meet the credit and capital needs of consumers and small businesses in designated disaster areas. The FDIC will also highlight regulatory guidance for financial institutions that desire to support disaster recovery efforts consistent with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Speakers will share lending products and resources for consumers and small businesses.
Presenters
- Zuri Anuel, Director, Western Women’s Business Center
- Jill Sparks, Executive Director, A-B Tech Small Business Center
- Matthew Raker, Executive Director, Mountain BizWorks
- Andrew Crosson, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Appalachia
- Victor Galloway, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM ET
Where
Allied Health Building Room 331, 10 Genevieve Circle, Asheville, NC 28801, registration information below.
Who should attend
Bankers, CDFIs, non-profits, local, state, and federal government interested in expanding credit and capital needs of consumers and small businesses in designated disaster 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 Victor Galloway at vgalloway@fdic.gov.