Macon, GA, August 18, 2023– Georgia Access to Capital Summit. The Inaugural Georgia Access to Capital Summit is an annual gathering of member commerce association leadership, financial partners, federal, state, and local agencies, FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve, Department of Treasury, SBA, USDA, OBM, and economic partners representing the US southern region states.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) in conjunction with the Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers presented the Georgia Access to Capital Summit: Building an Inclusive Business Landscape for Under-Resourced Small Businesses. This summit addressed the obstacles and difficulties faced by small, minority businesses in the state of Georgia. Industry experts provided invaluable insights and actionable strategies to foster growth and position small, minority businesses for success. (See FDIC)
Terry Lee, Community Affairs Specialist stated the FDIC strives to promote inclusivity and equitable opportunities to access capital, Minority Depository Institutions and Community Development Financial Institutions play a significant role in providing support for our diverse business community.
Special Thanks to our Presenters:
Michael Hill, Executive Director, Georgia Coalition of Black Chambers
Terri Denison, District Director, U.S. Small Business Administration
April Atkins, Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Terry Lee, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC