The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury will cohost a forum about the US Virgin Islands State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). During this forum, presenters will provide an overview of thebUS Virgin Islands SSBCI programs and funding deployment strategy, technical assistance and lenders reporting, and lessons learned from using the SSBCI program to improve access to capital in underserved communities. Presenters will also discuss how local community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and other community-based organizations identify and provide services to clients, including loans, and how attendees can make referrals to, or partner with, to serve US Virgin Islands small businesses.
Presenters:
- Ronald Kelly, Outreach Lead, U.S. Department of the Treasury, State Small Business Credit Initiative
- Wayne Biggs Jr., CEO, US Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority
- Samantha Asker, Outreach Manager, U.S. Department of the Treasury, State Small Business Credit Initiative
- Sharmane Brooks, Director of SSBCI Program , US Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority
- Monique T. Samuel, Managing Director, Economic Development Bank for Puerto Rico
- Marcos Hedges, Vice President, Lending and Credit Administration, FirstBank
- Cynthia Lopez Castellano, Vice President and Commercial Credit Manager, Government Guaranteed Loans-Commercial Credit Division, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico
- Alexis Luna, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Banks, Credit Unions, Minority Depository Institutions, and Community Development Financial Institutions interested in supporting US Virgin Islands Small Businesses access to capital.
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 Alexis Luna at aluna@fdic.gov.