“The Economy – What going on now?” -  An update on the economy with a special emphasis on the impact the recent turmoil has had on the small business community.         
Ray Squitieri, OCC Senior Economic Advisor, Global Banking and Financial Analysis

A panel of CDFIs, micro and small business lenders, and the SBA to discuss:
   • The importance of entrepreneurship to the economy
   • The state of the small business community in Arizona
   • The challenges of small businesses and small business lenders
   • SBA programs designed to support small business

This session will be interactive and will highlight CRA opportunities.