The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a forum that will outline small business lending products, resources, and promising practices. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Nebraska Business Development Corporation (NBDC), and banks will share an overview of how to help veterans access affordable credit and capital to establish and continue the success of veteran-owned small businesses in Nebraska. This forum will also help financial institutions identify small business lending activities that may receive Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration. The forum will provide information about veteran small business resources, new collaborative efforts, and innovative best practices that can be implemented to foster veteran small business success.
Presenters:
- Mike Nield, Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
- Jo Eckert, Economic Development Specialist/Public Information Officer, SBA
- Catherine Lang, Executive Director, Nebraska Business Development Center
- Kim A Preheim, Senior Advisor, Community Banking, First National Bank of Omaha
- Jill Crosser, VP/Consumer Services Manager, Bankers Trust
- Kim Anderson, Senior Product Manager, Consumer Deposits, U.S. Bank, N.A.
- Danielle Guillory, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, veterans, community development financial institutions, non-profit organizations, community based organizations, federal, state and local government, and other stake holders interested in increasing access to small business resources for veterans.
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 Danielle Guillory at dguillory@fdic.gov.