Path to Prosperity 2024 | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) | 24 January 2024 | University of Arkansas, Little Rock, 2801 South University Avenue Little Rock, AR 72204, USA and Virtual

You are invited to the regional economic development series in Little Rock, AR. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Small Business Administration (SBA) have partnered to provide individuals, small businesses, including agriculture enterprises (farmers and ranchers), and urban/rural communities, useful information, tools, resources, and an opportunity to engage in dynamic discussions intended to create economic progress. The no-cost series features experts in the lending industry, Federal Government, and community partners and stakeholders.

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 Arkansas.

2024 Speakers

PRESENTERS:

Jaqueline Davis-Slay
Senior Advisor, USDA

George Sears
Director, USDA

Roddric Bell
Director for Risk Management Agency, USDA

Dr. Anne Baines
President, University of Arkansas Little Rock

Dr. Ronald Rainey
Assistant Vice President, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Ted James
Regional Administrator, SBA

Adriene Brown, District Director, Arkansas District Office, SBA

Anna Lucas
Director, Office of Rural Affairs, SBA

Craig Califati
Executive Vice President, Arkansas Capitol Corporation

Melanie Berman
Program Director, Arkansas APEX Accelerator

Linda Gabriel
Regional Manager Dallas Region, FDIC

Cameron Doss
, Chief for Strategic Partnerships & Program Development, FDIC

David Ramos
Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC