[ Registration is Now Open ]
The America East Conference promotes networking and educational growth for new and seasoned SBA lenders by focusing on new SBA programs and initiatives to support exporting, aiding an underserved and thriving community, and providing training on a variety of SBA policies and procedures. Download the Conference Info Package Here.
SBA lenders from Maine to Florida on the Eastern Seaboard come to the America East Conference to meet with top SBA officials and build their network of SBA program and industry experts. The conference rotates among various cities in the northeast, and over the past several years, our conference has been held in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Boston, and National Harbor/Washington DC. Each year, the conference has grown and continues to draw more than 50 sponsors and exhibitors and nearly 400 attendees from more than 100 organizations.
This year’s conference will be held at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests The Wonder of It All as the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in seven casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters and exclusive retailers. Download the Conference Info Package Here for more details.
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2018 conference. Photos are available for download here.
- Mashantucket, CT
- Group Block is SOLD OUT - Call hotel directly to make your reservation.
- 1-800-369-9663
Host Hotel
Our group block is now CLOSED. Book directly with the hotel.
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
39 Norwich-Westerly Road
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Optional Training
Advanced SBA Loan Servicing and Liquidation
Optional Training
Advanced SBA Loan Servicing and Liquidation
Conference Check-In
Exhibitors - Check-In and booth setup is open 1 - 5pm. Attendees - Check in with us any time 2-7:30pm to receive all your conference materials.
Welcome Reception with our Exhibitors
5:30 pm - 7:30pm Welcome Reception with our Exhibitors. Includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks. Sponsored by our Diamond sponsor, M&T Bank
Breakfast Buffet
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast Buffet served in Exhibitor Hall
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome with a brief word from our Diamond Sponsor, M&T Bank. Speakers and topics forthcoming!
Breakout Sessions
- Get It Right or Lose Your Guaranty – Lessons in Servicing
- What’s New in 7(a) Lending? Updated SOP & New Regulations
- 504 Loans in 2019 and Beyond!
- Don't Gamble with Environmental Issues; Understand the SOP 50 10 5(K)
Keynote Luncheon
Breakout Sessions
- What’s It Worth? Advanced Business Acquisition and Valuations
- 504 Closings – Don’t Upset the Apple Cart
- OCRM 2.0: Understanding the New OCRM Regs
- Tricky Eligibility Scenarios – Case Studies
Breakout Sessions
- Guaranty Purchase – Hot Topics
- SBA Hot Buttons in Underwriting and Cash Flow
- Can this Loan be Salvaged? Understanding Workouts and Forbearance Agreements
- To Fee or Not to Fee – What’s New with the Secondary Market
Checkered Flag Reception - Indoor Karting Event
6:00-8:30 pm. Rev your engines and get ready to burn some rubber at our Checkered Flag Reception, Indoor Karting event! You won’t want to miss this unique, fun event sponsored by our Diamond sponsor, M&T Bank. All riders will race a qualifying race for a chance to race your way into the winner’s circle!
Foxwoods’ newest entertainment addition, Monza World Class Karting, is a high-performance indoor karting center, helping drivers to experience a true motorsport feel on one of the longest and fastest indoor kart runs ever constructed. The top-of-the-line, multi-level track will feature dramatic elevation changes, hairpin turns, and gas-powered, nine-horsepower karts that give drivers the power and control necessary for the ultimate high-speed rush.
Reception is included with your conference ticket at no additional charge and includes drinks, dinner and at least one 8-minute thrill-seeking drive!
Take a Test Drive Today: https://www.foxwoods.com/Karting/
Sponsored by our Diamond sponsor, M&T Bank
Breakfast Buffet
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast Buffet served in Exhibitor Hall
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions
- Winning Deals with 504 Loans in a Competitive Environment
- What’s New in 7(a) Lending? Updated SOP & New Regulations(session is repeated)
- OCRM 2.0: Understanding the new OCRM Regs (session is repeated)
- Before It Leaves the Bank! Closing Errors that can Cost You your Guaranty
Please note that vendors are prohibited from hosting on or offsite events that overlap with the timings of any scheduled conference activity.
[ Registration ]
Lender/Sponsor Attendee
- Lender/Financial Institution Employees
- Additional Sponsor/Exhibitor Attendees
- Guests can be added here as well
- Walkup rate is $599
Non-Lender Vendor Attendee
- Non-Sponsoring Vendor Attendees
- All sessions/meals & both receptions
- Guests can be added here as well
- Price does not expire
Government Attendee
- SBA & other government employees
- Contact us if you are a speaker
- All sessions/meals & both receptions
- Price does not expire
[ Sponsors and Exhibitors ]
Sponsorship is now closed. Payment can be made by check or credit card and sponsorship recognition will start once payment is received.
Presenting Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
Exhibitor Only Level
[ Pics From AE 2018 ]
[ Executive Committee ]
| Jessica Hart Senior VP, Strategic Banking Partners (240) 406-9838 | Neal Patel Principal, Reliant Business Valuation (908) 888-6030 |
| Ethan Smith Partner, Starfield & Smith, PC (267) 470-1186 | Alison W Rind Partner, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd (301) 657-0750 |
| Gerald Baroudi Vice President, Business Finance Group (410) 774-4962 | Mary Wamsley President/CEO, Strategic Banking Partners (240) 449-8948 |