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Schedule

Monday 8/17

9:00 – 12:00 pm

PRE CONFERENCE TRAINING


12:00 – 3:00 pm

EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN & SETUP


12:00 – 6:45 pm

ATTENDEE CHECK-IN


3:30 – 5:30pm

OPENING SESSION: Stars, Stripes and SBA: Securing Capital for Main Street USA  

Hear from HQ leaders on the latest policy and program updates 


5:30– 7:00 pm

WELCOME RECEPTION sponsored by M&T Bank

Join our Exhibitors for drinks, hors d’oeuvres & networking. 

Reception


*Schedule subject to change

Tuesday 8/18

7:00 – 3:45pm

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN


7:00 – 8:15 am

BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS


8:30 – 9:45 am 

BREAKOUT SESSIONS  (see below)


9:45 – 10:15am

MORNING BREAK & EXHIBITS


10:15– 11:30am

BREAKOUT SESSIONS ((see below)


11:30– 12:45pm

NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBITS

Enjoy lunch while networking with colleagues and exhibitors.


1:00– 2:15pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS (see below)


2:15– 2:45pm

AFTERNOON BREAK & EXHIBITS


2:45– 4:00pm

BREAKOUT SESSIONS (see below)


6:30– 10:00 pm

DUELING PIANOS PARTY @ BOBBY MCKEY'S

Join us for dinner, drinks and a lot of great fun! We’ve rented the entire venue at Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar where live music is combined with comedy and audience interaction into a non-stop, high-energy show, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Included for no additional fee for all conference attendees and registered/paid guests. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors & M&T Bank for hosting this event.  

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Wednesday 8/19

 7:30 – 10:45 am

REGISTRATION DESK OPEN


7:30 – 8:30am

BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS


8:30 – 9:45 am

BREAKOUT SESSION (see below)


10:00– 12:00 pm

CLOSING SESSION: Keeping the Flag Flying: Risk, Modern Tools and the Future of SBA Lending

Featuring SBA & NAGGL/NADCO    

Breakouts

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