The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Los Angeles Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) Forum will focus on supporting small business growth through access to capital. The recently appointed U.S. Small Business Administration Los Angeles District Director will provide updates on SBA programs. In addition, a panel of AEI participating organizations will highlight their small business programs and services. The Forum will pay tribute to National Hispanic Heritage month, highlight the impact achieved by the AEI Working Groups in 2023, and launch the 2024 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) campaign. Over lunch, attendees can participate in AEI Working Group meetings to develop 2024 AEI Action Plans.
Presenters:
- Julie Clowes, Director, U.S. Small Business Administration, Los Angeles District
- Carmen E. Luna, Director of the Entrepreneurship Hub, New Economics for Women
- Natalie Del Toro, Program Support Specialist, TMC Community Capital
- Colette B. Moore, Director, Small Business Development Center, PCR Business Finance
- Daniel Kelleher, Assistant Director, Economic Development, Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity
- Jessica Anguiano, SoCal Senior Outreach Manager, Minority Entrepreneurship Programs Manager, Small Business Majority
- Chun-Yen Chen, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Community Fund, AEI Financial Education & Speakers Bureau Working Group Chair
- Erika Toriz, Executive Director, Haven Neighborhood Services, AEI Credit Builder & Marketing Working Group Chair
- Luke W. Reynolds, Regional Manager, Community Affairs, FDIC
- Mary Salinas Durón, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Organizations that participate or wish to participate in the Los Angeles AEI. Participation is limited to insured financial institutions, nonprofit community-based organizations, community development financial institutions, and government agencies.
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 Mary Salinas Durón at mduron@fdic.gov.