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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC Hosts Forum to Promote Affordable Financial Access for Spanish-Speaking Entrepreneurs in Northern Nevada

Event Date
- (6:30 - 9:30pm EDT)
Location
Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce, 4065 S. Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV 89502

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a forum to provide Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs in Northern Nevada with the resources necessary to secure affordable small business capital. The event provides a platform for Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs and small business owners to learn about different lending programs, products, and resources from banks, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and credit technical assistance providers. Borrowers will also be able to meet with lenders one on one during a structured “speed networking” session to discuss their credit needs.

Presenters:

  • Alexandra Guardado, Branch Manager, Nevada Bank & Trust
  • Ann Silver, CEO, The Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce
  • Norma Noonan, Vice President and Small Business Relationship Manager, Nevada State Bank
  • Rima Grayson, Branch Manager/Small Business Specialist, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A.
  • George Delgadillo, Vice President and Business Banking Relationship Manager, U.S. Bank, N.A.
  • Sandra Rentas, Business Development Advisor, Nevada SBDC/University of Nevada, Reno
  • Diana Cervantes, Vice President, Social Impact, SCE Credit Union
  • Jerry Mora, Vice President, Business Banking, SCE Credit Union
  • Paola Gonzalez, Executive Vice President, Nevada State Development Corp. (NSDC)
  • Saul Ramos, Nevada District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

When:

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM PT

Where:

Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce, 4065 S. Virginia Street #101, Reno, NV 89502, registration information below.

Who should attend:

Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs interested in securing affordable small business financing.

Registration Information:

To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.

Register

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Steve De Jesus at sdejesus@fdic.gov.

Additional Resources:

Last Updated: August 5, 2024