Feb 27, 2025
Small Business Lending Symposium: Empowering Lenders for Success
Join us for a dynamic, one-day educational event designed specifically for small business lenders. This symposium is packed with insightful sessions, expert-led discussions, and recognition of excellence to help you navigate the evolving lending landscape and better serve your clients.
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Economic Outlook: Hear from Dr. Michael Hicks on the trends and forecasts impacting the small business sector and lending environment. |
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SBA Update: Stay informed with the latest updates and guidance from the Small Business Administration. |
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Lender Best Practices Panel: Gain valuable insights from experienced lenders as they share strategies and approaches for successful lending. |
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Resources & Programs: Discover tools, programs, and partnerships that can support your lending efforts and drive small business growth. |
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SBA Lender Awards: Celebrate the achievements of outstanding lenders who have demonstrated excellence in supporting small businesses through SBA programs. |
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Washington Update: A new administration means big changes and this session will give us some insights into what we can expect in the coming months. |
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, learn from industry leaders, and celebrate success in the small business lending community.
Economic Outlook 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Michael J. Hicks, Ball State University
This session will offer a focused overview of the current economic landscape with insights tailored to lending professionals. Key topics include interest rate projections, credit market trends, inflation pressures, and their impact on lending strategies. Gain a deeper understanding of how economic shifts may influence borrowers, portfolios, and growth opportunities. Equip yourself with the tools to make informed decisions in the year ahead.
Tips for Effective SBA Lending
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SBA loans can be complex, but they are powerful tools for helping customers achieve their goals. This panel features experienced Indiana lenders sharing tips on navigating 7a and 504 programs and ensuring the SBA honors the guarantee. Attendees will gain practical advice to increase certainty and success for their borrowers.
Pathways to Readiness: Guiding Small Business Customers Toward Loan Success
Panel
Not all small business owners are ready for traditional bank financing—but with the right guidance, they can be. This panel will explore strategies for helping customers build financial readiness, highlighting Indiana-based resources, alternative funding options, and tools for improving creditworthiness and business plans. Walk away with actionable ideas to prepare borrowers for future loan success.
SBA Indiana Update
Luann Lieurance & Eric Armacost, Indiana District SBA Office
Learn about recent updates to SBA loan programs and policies that impact Indiana lenders. This session will cover key changes, insights into oversight review, process improvements, and upcoming deadlines. Gain the insights and resources needed to better serve small business clients in 2025.
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| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - Noon | Educational Sessions |
| 12:15 PM - 1:40 PM | Lunch & Awards |
| 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM | Educational Sessions |
| 3:00 PM | Adjourn |
The registration fee includes materials, program and lunch
$125 (members and non members)
The Ritz Charles is located on the north side of Indianapolis at 12156 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032. There is not a hotel block for this event, but a list of local hotels can be found on the IBA website.
Full refunds will be given for cancellations made by COB on 02/24/2025. While no refunds can be made after this date, substitutions are always welcome.