Pathways to Capital and Credit for Small Businesses

Event description

This Event is Hosted by The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a virtual forum to help Houston entrepreneurs strengthen their credit readiness and improve access to capital. The event will bring together banks, CDFIs, the SBA, and community partners to share practical guidance on what it takes to become bankable and qualify for small business financing. Attendees will learn steps to improve credit, prepare financial documentation, and connect with organizations offering technical assistance. Banks will also discuss lending expectations and how they collaborate with local partners to support small business growth. 

Presenters:

• Charles Aiken, Director Entrepreneurial Services, Houston Business Development, Inc.
• Tommy Calzadias, Vice President of Commercial Banking, Frost Bank 
• Perla Mercedes, VP SBA Small Dollar Specialist, Regions Bank
• Shane Tomlin, Executive Vice President and Market President, Roscoe Bank (a division of Cornerstone Capital Bank)
• Kim Way, Director, Houston Small Business Development Center – University of Houston Texas Gulf Coast
• Mark Winchester, SBA Houston District Director, Small Business Administration 
• Amanda Thomas-Wilson, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC 

Who should attend: Financial Institutions, community-based organizations, state and local government, small business owners, and other stakeholders interested in supporting small businesses in Houston.

** SBA’s participation is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products or services of any other person or entity. All SBA programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.