DC Banking Symposium 2025
March 26, 2025
Exclusive Banking Symposium: Trends, Regulations & Best Practices
Join us for the DC Area Banking Symposium, a premier event hosted by Lenders Cooperative in partnership with the American Bankers Association. This half-day symposium is designed for banking professionals looking to master small business, commercial and SBA lending. Gain insights into best practices, regulatory updates, and innovative strategies from industry experts at Lenders Cooperative, ABA, and Allocore.
Secure Your Spot & Connect with Industry Leaders!
Attendee Giveaway: Your Custom SBA Bank Market Report
All attendees will receive a personalized SBA Bank Market Report, providing key insights tailored to your institution.
Includes:
✔ SBA (7a) Lending Activity – A snapshot of your institution’s SBA loan volume and trends.
✔ Market Share Analysis – See how your bank compares to competitors in your market.
✔ Top Industries & Loan Data – Identify the leading sectors driving SBA lending in your area.
Time
Sessions
8:30 am – 9:00 am
Light Breakfast (Optional)
Kickstart your morning with a light breakfast while networking with fellow banking professionals, exchanging ideas, and building valuable connections.
9:00 am – 9:05 am
Welcome & Introduction
9:05 am – 9:35 am
SBA Lending: How to Start or Supercharge Your Program
Chuck Evans, Lenders Cooperative
Chuck Evans will guide attendees through the fundamentals of SBA lending, sharing practical steps for launching a new SBA program or optimizing an existing one to drive more success and efficiency.
9:35 am – 10:15 am
Strategies for Success in Small Business & SBA Lending
Stephen Hayes, Lenders Cooperative
Stephen Hayes will discuss proven strategies and best practices for small business and SBA lending, equipping lenders with actionable insights to improve their programs and better serve business clients.
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Inside the Beltway: GR Update in the Trump World
Kirsten Sutton, ABA
This session will provide a deep dive into the latest government relations (GR) landscape under the Trump administration, offering insights into regulatory shifts, legislative priorities, and their impact on the banking industry.
11:15 am – 11:45 am
Empowering Federal Agencies with a Unified Platform for Loans, Grants, and Fraud
Marc Tate, Allocore
Marc Tate will explore how federal agencies can streamline lending and grant management while enhancing fraud prevention through a unified technology platform, improving efficiency and security in financial operations.
11:45 am – 12:15 pm
ABA Regulatory Update
Ginny O'Neill and Jonathan Thessin, ABA
Gain a critical update on the latest banking regulations, compliance trends, and policy developments impacting financial institutions, as ABA experts break down key changes and what they mean for your institution.
12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch & Networking (Roundtable)
Enjoy a working lunch while engaging in open discussions with fellow banking professionals, sharing industry challenges, and exchanging best practices in a collaborative roundtable format.
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Optional Demo & Discussion
Get a firsthand look at Lenders Cooperative’s Lending Platform in action, with an interactive demo and discussion on how it can help banks and credit unions enhance their lending operations.
1:30 pm