In recognition of Small Business Week, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar on supporting Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) small business owners in Illinois, through Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) partnerships. Presenters will discuss opportunities for banks to increase access to safe and responsible small business credit by providing loans, investments, and services to CDFIs that support underserved, BIPOC small business owners. Attendees will also learn about small business development and capital access opportunities specific to the State of Illinois.
Presenters:
- Galen Gondolfi, Senior Loan Counselor, Chief Communications Officer, Justine PETERSEN
- Brad McConnell, Chief Executive Officer, Allies for Community Business
- Vanessa Uribe, Deputy Director, Office of Minority Economic Empowerment, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Glenn Brewer, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, local and state government, non-profit and community-based organizations who are interested in increasing access to safe and responsible business credit to BIPOC small business owners in Illinois.
Registration Information:
Event has past, registration is now closed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Glenn Brewer at gbrewer@fdic.gov.