"In addition to the latest SBA information and products, conference participation develops relationships with other lenders and SBA staff." -Dudley Thoms, Sr. VP/Lending Officer, The First National Bank of Beeville
"MALC provides a healthy blend of networking and training." - Linda Wileman, Vice-President Frost National Bank
"The Conference provides an interactive format to share ideas which enhances each bank's SBA lending potential." -Greg Clarkson, Sr. VP- SBA Lending Group, Compass Bank
Small Business Administration Administrator Steven C. Preston kicked off this year's conference. The conference offered a variety of technical and informative topics aimed at providing the training necessary to make the use of SBA loan programs a profitable and productive experience. Sessions were designed to meet the needs of new as well as experienced small business lenders and economic development specialists.
Breakout sessions included:
How to sell and service 7a loan on the secondary market