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SUMMARY:Path to Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)\, in partnership with the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)\, has hosted a series of regional economic development workshops on the “Path to Prosperity” in States and Territories across the country to provide small businesses (including farmers and ranchers) the resources and tools they need to grow their businesses. \nThe partnership and workshops align with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Executive Order on “Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government” and show the Department’s commitment to increase access to USDA’s products and services and improve service delivery in rural and underserved communities. \nMidwest Path to Prosperity in Maryville\, MO – Wednesday\, April 24\, 2024:  Zoom Registration \n(Northwest Missouri State University\, Agricultural Learning Center\, 22893 U.S. Highway 71\, Maryville\, MO 64468. In-person (150 max. capacity) or virtual registration). \nWest Coast Path to Prosperity in Fresno\, CA – Wednesday\, May 22\, 2024 \nMid-Atlantic Path to Prosperity in Winston-Salem\, NC – June (TBD) \nSouthwest Path to Prosperity in Salt Lake City\, UT – August (TBD) \nKetchikan\, AK – September (TBD) \nMontgomery\, AL – Late Oct./Early Nov. (TBD) \nPresenters will discuss: \n\nIncentivizing unbanked and under-banked small business owners and individuals to establish a sustainable relationship with an insured financial institution\,\nExpanding technical assistance and financial education for small business owners and individuals to improve their bankability\,\nIncreasing the number of SBA certified lenders to provide access to capital for small\, minority\, and underserved businesses\, and\nDeveloping contracting relationships with Federal government and private industry partners.\n\nTargeted attendees include small businesses\, financial institutions\, community development financial institutions (CDFIs)\, trade groups\, local\, state\, and Federal agencies\, community leaders\, nonprofits\, and community-based staff representing organizations. \nFor questions or information: Mr. David Ramos\, Senior Community Affairs Specialist\, FDIC at daramos@fdic.gov
URL:https://heartlandfoodbusiness.org/event/path-to-prosperity/
LOCATION:NWMSU Agricultural Learning Center\, 22893 U.S. Highway 71\, Maryville\, 64468\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,In Person Event,Webinar
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