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FDIC, SBA, and USDA Host Path to Prosperity Regional Small Business Economic Development Series in Utah

Event Date
- (10am - 6:30pm EDT)
Location
Hybrid Event. South Salt Lake Community Center, SSL Co-Op & Auditorium, 2531 South 400 East, South Salt Lake, UT 84115. In-person (150 max. capacity) or Virtual

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Small Business Administration (SBA), and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to present a regional economic development series entitled “Path to Prosperity”. This event will include panel discussions comprised of lending, economic development, relationship building and government contracting experts. Facilitated conversations will focus on federal and state small business programs, and provide support to access the programs available. The event will increase attendee knowledge of Utah’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), SBA, USDA, and the FDIC technical assistance support. Additionally, speakers will address wealth-building opportunities related to small business ownership and public and private programs supporting aspiring entrepreneurs. The convening will further the FDIC’s ongoing commitment to strengthening small business communities.

Presenters:

  • Jaqueline Davis-Slay, Senior Advisor, USDA
  • George Sears, Director, USDA
  • Marla Trollan, Utah Director, SBA
  • Anna Lucas, Director, Office of Rural Affairs, SBA
  • Michelda G. Castro, Strategic Program Manager , Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI), Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO)
  • James Clark, SSBCI Outreach Manager, US Department of the Treasury
  • Richard Skidmore, Executive Vice President, Cache Valley Bank
  • Mary Duron, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
  • Cameron Doss, Chief for Strategic Partnerships & Program Development, FDIC
  • David Ramos, Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

When:

Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM MDT 

Where:

Hybrid Event. South Salt Lake Community Center, SSL Co-Op & Auditorium, 2531 South 400 East, South Salt Lake, UT 84115. In-person (150 max. capacity) or Virtual, registration information below. 

Who should attend:

Small business owners, entrepreneurs, financial institutions, CDFIs, government, small business development organizations who are interested in partnership opportunities to support small business in Utah. 

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 David Ramos at daramos@fdic.gov.

Additional Resources:

Tag(s)
Community Affairs

Last Updated: August 5, 2024