The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) West Virginia Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI-WV) will host a webinar to strengthen connections between small business development organizations and financial institutions. The purpose of the meeting is to support community development and small business lending in West Virginia by advancing equitable access to affordable capital and credit. The webinar will encourage financial institutions and community stakeholders to partner with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and small business intermediaries to support small business lending and micro-lending. Presenters will discuss innovative partnership opportunities for rural economic development. Participants will also hear about lending and other resources in response to the ongoing investment needs to support recovery, small businesses, rural health, and financial education.
Presenters:
- Kimberly Donahue, Economic Development Specialist, U.S. Small Business Administration
- Jeffrey Lusk, Executive Director, Hatfield McCoy Regional Recreation Authority
- Victor Galloway, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, government, non-profit organizations, other community-based organizations, and other stakeholder who are interested in learning about partnerships opportunities to support rural economic development in West Virginia.
Registration Information:
Event has past, registration is now closed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Victor Galloway at vgalloway@fdic.gov.