[ 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
- Government Employees: The area does not offer a per diem government rate - you will need to obtain approval for the lowest possible rate, which is our discounted group rate of $159. Reserve your room using the group reservation link.
- ConferenceAdmin@AmericaEast.net
Venue
Group Reservations are now Open
Foxwoods Resort & Casino
39 Norwich-Westerly Road
Make Reservation[ Itinerary ]
Optional Training
Optional Training Class (TBD) 8:30-5:00 pm Optional training to be offered at an additional fee. Topic to be determined.
Optional Training
Optional Training Class (TBD) 8:30-5:00 pm Optional training to be offered at an additional fee. Topic to be determined.
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
This year's topics include:
- SOP Updates for 7(a) and 504
- Advanced Credit Underwriting
- Collateral
- Secondary Market
- Tricky Eligibility Scenarios and Case Studies
- Guaranty Purchase Hot Topics
- Closing & Servicing the 504 Loan
- OCRM 2.0: Understanding the New OCRM Regulations
- What's it Worth? Advanced Business Acquisitions and Valuations
- Before It Leaves the Bank! Closing errors that can cost you your Guaranty
- Get It Right or Lose Your Guaranty - Lessons in Servicing
- Can this Loan be Salvaged? Understanding Workouts and Forbearance Agreements
- Effectively Marketing your 504 Program
Keynote Luncheon
Breakout Sessions
This year's topics include:
- SOP Updates for 7(a) and 504
- Advanced Credit Underwriting
- Collateral
- Secondary Market
- Tricky Eligibility Scenarios and Case Studies
- Guaranty Purchase Hot Topics
- Closing & Servicing the 504 Loan
- OCRM 2.0: Understanding the New OCRM Regulations
- What's it Worth? Advanced Business Acquisitions and Valuations
- Before It Leaves the Bank! Closing errors that can cost you your Guaranty
- Get It Right or Lose Your Guaranty - Lessons in Servicing
- Can this Loan be Salvaged? Understanding Workouts and Forbearance Agreements
- Effectively Marketing your 504 Program
Breakout Sessions
This year's topics include:
- SOP Updates for 7(a) and 504
- Advanced Credit Underwriting
- Collateral
- Secondary Market
- Tricky Eligibility Scenarios and Case Studies
- Guaranty Purchase Hot Topics
- Closing & Servicing the 504 Loan
- OCRM 2.0: Understanding the New OCRM Regulations
- What's it Worth? Advanced Business Acquisitions and Valuations
- Before It Leaves the Bank! Closing errors that can cost you your Guaranty
- Get It Right or Lose Your Guaranty - Lessons in Servicing
- Can this Loan be Salvaged? Understanding Workouts and Forbearance Agreements
- Effectively Marketing your 504 Program
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
This year's topics include:
- SOP Updates for 7(a) and 504
- Advanced Credit Underwriting
- Collateral
- Secondary Market
- Tricky Eligibility Scenarios and Case Studies
- Guaranty Purchase Hot Topics
- Closing & Servicing the 504 Loan
- OCRM 2.0: Understanding the New OCRM Regulations
- What's it Worth? Advanced Business Acquisitions and Valuations
- Before It Leaves the Bank! Closing errors that can cost you your Guaranty
- Get It Right or Lose Your Guaranty - Lessons in Servicing
- Can this Loan be Salvaged? Understanding Workouts and Forbearance Agreements
- Effectively Marketing your 504 Program
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
- $499 after June 30th
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 open and available for all levels Platinum and below. Payment can be made by check or credit card and sponsorship recognition will start once payment is received. Sponsorship deadline is June 15th.
Presenting Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
Exhibitors
[ Pics From AE 2018 ]
[ Executive Committee ]
| Jessica HartSenior VP, Operations, Strategic Banking Partners(240) 406-9838 | Neal PatelPrincipal, Reliant Business Valuation(908) 888-6030 |
| Ethan SmithPartner, Starfield & Smith, PC(267) 470-1186 | Alison W RindPartner, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd(301) 657-0750 |
| Gerald BaroudiVice President, Business Finance Group(410) 774-4962 | Mary WamsleyPresident/CEO, Strategic Banking Partners(240) 449-8948 |