Course Dates & Locations:
- March 20 & 21, 2003 - Concord, NH (The Courtyard
Marriott)
- June 19 & 20, 2003 - Providence, RI (The Provident
Biltmore Hotel)
- September 18 & 19, 2003 - Boston, MA
The
Program
Microenterprise Tools & Techniques is a two-day
training seminar for microenterprise lenders and technical
assistance providers. This program was developed by
MicroNet (Maine's association of microenterprise lenders)
and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to help build
the organizational, lending, and technical assistance
capacity of microenterprise practitioners and organizations
throughout New England.
This seminar will help microlenders think strategically
about their program design and outcomes. The program
also offers newer lending and technical assistance
staff formal training around organizational tools
and techniques to effectively:
- Deliver micro business lending and technical assistance
to entrepreneurs
- Perform appropriate loan application reviews and
due diligence
- Establish criteria for sound micro loan decision
making
- Offer post loan follow-up and technical assistance
For more information about the program or if
you need special accommodations, please contact Anitt
Wilkinson at (617) 973-3820.
Collaborative
Partners
- Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
- Massachusetts Microenterprise Coalition
- MicroNet
The
Agenda
| DAY
1 |
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| 9:00 A.M. |
Registration
and Coffee |
| |
|
| 10:00
A.M. |
Morning
Session:
Microenterprise Development
Understanding Your Target Audience
Designing a Microenterprise Program |
| |
|
| 1:00
P.M. |
Lunch |
| |
|
| 2:00
P.M. |
Afternoon Session:
Providing Technical Assistance
Adult Learning Techniques
Loan Application Due Diligence |
| |
|
| 5:00 P.M. |
Adjournment |
| |
|
| DAY
2 |
| |
| 9:00
A.M. |
Morning
Session:
The Loan Decision Making Process
Program Underwriting
Applications Process
Due Diligence Procedures |
| |
|
| 12:00
P.M. |
Lunch |
| |
|
| 1:00
P.M. |
Afternoon
Session:
Post-Loan Technical Assistance |
| |
|
| 2:30
P.M. |
Workshops:
Internet Skills for Microenterprise
Practitioners and Entrepreneurs |
| |
|
| 5:00 P.M. |
Adjournment |
Who
Should Attend?
Community-Based Organizations
Bankers/Lenders
Entrepreneurs
Economic Development Professionals & Others
Sponsored By:
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Massachusetts Microenterprise Coalition
MicroNet
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