CDFA has taken the lead nationally to provide education, networking, advocacy and support efforts related to the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program. As part of this ongoing effort, CDFA is pleased to announce the new CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series, a dedicated five-part educational offering specifically addressing this innovative program. From state program managers and partners to financial institutions and service providers, the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series will be the first comprehensive educational offering covering every aspect of the SSBCI program. The CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series will be a yearlong learning experience for those working within the SSBCI program
Managed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, SSBCI is a revolutionary model for federal/state access to capital delivery. CDFA has become a recognized clearinghouse for information and leadership related to this emerging new model of development finance and is positioned to bring you the most comprehensive and timely SSBCI news and education. CDFA has tracked the rollout and development of the SSBCI from its inception and has conducted national conference calls and webcasts to help maximize the opportunities that this program offers. In addition, in 2011 CDFA launched the SSBCI Portal, a website dedicated to research and resources on the program and established an excellent working relationship with the leadership at the U.S Department of the Treasury.
The CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series will build on this expertise through five webinars, each 2.5 hours. Webinars will focus on current issues in the SSBCI community and best practices through engaging panel discussions. Leaders from both the private and public sector, including federal officials, will be asked to participate to provide guidance, expertise, and insight into maximizing the SSBCI program.
Best practices will cover innovative state programs, success stories, problem solving, marketing strategies, changing directions, addressing leverage ratios, and much more. Structured discussion time will allow participants to submit pressing questions to a panel of experts, including other class members, for immediate attention. Through the collaboration of state and federal leaders, this webinar series will explore elements of the program in a real-time approach by addressing current issues, promoting new developments, and focusing on both immediate and long-term success.
Additional topics for discussion will be developed throughout the year. Participants are encouraged to recommend topics for discussion before, during, and after each webinar.
By attending, you will:
- Participate in 5 webinars throughout the year (April, June, August, October & December)
- Complete 12.5 hours of dedicated SSBCI education
- Engage in best practices discussions, presentations, and problem solving
- Receive input from private and public sector experts, including federal officials
- Receive guidance on program development, changing directions, and meeting leverage ratios
- Witness demonstrations of program management, marketing, and engagement
- Take advantage of networking opportunities
- Participate in structured discussion with peers and colleagues from across the country
- Gain access to all presentations, data presented, and recordings after each session
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You will learn through:
- Lecture
- Real life case studies
- Presentations from industry experts
- Structured discussion
- Poll questions
- Audience participation
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Topics covered include:
- SSBCI updates and program guidance
- Reporting procedures
- Engaging banks
- Sub allocation challenges and solutions
- Developing partners
- Changing programs
- Launching new programs
- Marketing and communications strategies
- Meeting the 10:1 leverage ratio
- Recycling funds
- Processing and paperwork efficiencies
- Attracting borrowers
- Legal and regulatory challenges
- Advocacy efforts to change program rules and regulations
- Long-term renewal of the program
- Additional topics suggested by attendees
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Who should attend?
- SSBCI program managers, administrators and staff
- Economic and community development professionals
- Private sector banking partners
- Fund managers
- Service providers and (sub)contractors
- Venture capital professionals
- Elected officials
- State, local and federal government officials
- Legal professionals
- Commercial bankers
- Accountants
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Course Advisor:
The Course Advisor for the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series will be announced soon.
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The CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series will meet five times in 2012 with each webinar tailored to current issues and elements in the SSBCI program. The topics list above will be incorporated into each of the various webinars as the series progresses. The 2012 schedule is as follows:
| Webinar #1: April 4 @ 2:00pm EDT |
2:00 – 3:00pm: Progress, Process & Planning
The SSBCI program is one of the most creative and innovative federal to state to local development finance mechanism in decades. Through this program, $1.5 billion in capital access will be used to leverage hundreds of millions in private investment nationwide. SSBCI comes with both opportunity and challenges, and during the opening session of the first CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series, we will address the current status of the program and discuss key issues, including:
- Treasury updates
- Programming notes
- Common challenges
3:00 – 4:00pm: Program Best Practices
SSBCI will stretch the collective imagination and innovation of state capital access experts. The program will also provide key examples of best practices that are driving success. During this hour of the webinar, attendees will learn from three of the most innovative state programs emerging as models of best practices. Representatives from these programs will demonstrate their policies, practices, and results for easy replication throughout the country.
4:00 – 4:30pm: Panel Discussions
Perhaps the most important element for long-term SSBCI success is collaboration and group problem solving. During the final half-hour of this webinar, attendees will be given the opportunity to present items for discussion to the whole group. Geared towards problems solving and creative solutions, this panel discussion will drive future webinar sessions, inform decision makers, and build long-term cohesion in the program.
| Webinar #2: June 20 @ 2:00 pm EDT |
The agenda for this Webinar has not yet been finalized. Check back soon for more detailed information.
| Webinar #3: August 29 @ 2:00 pm EDT |
The agenda for this Webinar has not yet been finalized. Check back soon for more detailed information.
| Webinar #4: October 31 @ 2:00 pm EDT |
The agenda for this Webinar has not yet been finalized. Check back soon for more detailed information.
| Webinar #5: December 19@ 2:00 pm EST |
The agenda for this Webinar has not yet been finalized. Check back soon for more detailed information.
The CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series will take place on the web through GoToWebinar, an online distance learning software. The series will meet five times throughout the year on:
- April 4 @ 2:00 pm EDT
- June 20 @ 2:00 pm EDT
- August 29 @ 2:00 pm EDT
- October 31 @ 2:00 pm EDT
- December 19 @ 2:00 pm EST
***Note that the dates have changed for the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series so as not to conflict with the the Dept. of Treasury's SSBCI conference in San Francisco, CA on March 8-9. CDFA will be at the conference and will be moderating a panel on regional economic development strategies. We invite you to join us there too for this important and timely event.
Participants must have access to a computer and phone to attend the webinar series. Participants receive instructions for logging into the webinar series in a follow-up email after registering and in a pre-webinar email from CDFA. CDFA staff is available throughout the webinar process to assist participants with web-based learning difficulties.
CDFA has considerable expertise in providing online education and has conducted over 30 web-based learning activities. Over 6,000 professionals have attended CDFA’s webcasts and webcourses since 2010, and the Council is nationally recognized for offering comprehensive and engaging online education.
Education is a critical element in the long-term success of the SSBCI program. Through the administration allowances of the SSBCI program, states are permitted to use administrative money for education opportunities related to the program. CDFA encourages all states to consider participating. Registration is open to any and all members of a state’s SSBCI effort including partners, service providers, subcontractors, and of course, program managers.
Registration fees for the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series are:
| CDFA Member: | $750 |
| Non-Member: | $950 |
Registration includes access for one person to attend the entire webinar series, access to all presentations and handouts, and access to all post-webinar recordings online. Participants of the webinar series may also connect with other state SSBCI leaders using CDFA’s vast network of development finance professionals.
Bonus Feature - CDFA National Development Finance Summit
As an added bonus, the CDFA SSBCI Webinar Series will also include the opportunity for all participants to attend the 2012 CDFA National Development Finance Summit in Washington, DC from July 31-August 3, 2012 for the special reduced rate of $400. This opportunity is only available to webinar series participants and cannot be transferred. CDFA will hold several sessions during the 2012 National Summit on access to capital, loan funds, innovation finance, lending, and financial markets. If enough SSBCI leaders attend, CDFA will also hold a special meeting of the state SSBCI managers to meet face-to-face for networking, education, and collaboration.
