The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) are co-hosting an event to create and enhance access to small business credit opportunities in rural South Dakota. Panelists will showcase potential CRA-eligible programs that support bank partnerships with community-based organizations that serve small businesses, including grant, loan, and other programs that help stabilize, launch, or expand small businesses.
Presenters:
- Steve Biehl, Business Banker, US Bank
- Grant Konechne, Rural Business Cooperative Service Programs Director, USDA
- Cassidy Kulsea, Lending Program Specialist, BankWest
- Sandy Leiseth, Loan Officer, Grow South Dakota
- Bryson Patterson, District Director, U. S. Small Business Administration
- Jerred Tarrell, Loan Officer, Ally Dakota Development
- Jack Valentine, Finance Director, Governor’s Office on Economic Development
- Kathy Holmes, Community Affairs Officer, OCC
- Carla Tillmon, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM MT
Where:
Webinar, Webex, registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, non-profit organizations, community- based organizations, federal, state and local government.
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 Carla Tillmon at ctillmon@fdic.gov.
Additional Resources:
Money Smart for Small Business
FDIC Consumer Resource Center – Small Business
Interagency Community Reinvestment Act Frequently Asked Questions