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Photo Essay: Overcoming Obstacles to Small Business Lending Forum

Recent Financial Regulatory Measures and Other Policy Initiatives to Address Problems in Small Business Lending and Hiring


Overcoming Obstacles to Small Business Lending
On January 13, 2011, the FDIC hosted a Forum, "Overcoming Obstacles to Small Business Lending." The Forum explored ways in which credit can be made more accessible to the small business sector. The FDIC recognizes that small businesses are critical to fueling the nation's economic growth, and their ability to generate new jobs depends, in large part, on access to credit.

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Small Business Forum – Photo Essay

Additional information and resources are available throughout the menu on the left side of this page, including a link to the new Business Assistance Form that provides a form for small businesses that may have an inquiry or concern about the availability of credit.

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Last Updated 3/14/2011 Business Assistance Form