08/21/2026
Avancing Rural & Regional Opportunity Through Federal Partnerships
Overview
Join us in person to explore how federal partnerships can boost opportunities in rural and regional areas!
Join Us In Person!
In collaboration with Nevada Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Churchill Entrepreneur Development Association (CEDA), join us to explore how federal partnerships can boost Northern Nevada regional and rural opportunities? This event is a collaboration forum
designed to connect communities with federal programs, resources and strategic partnerships that support long-term economic growth and development. Engage directly with federal regional leadership, industry representatives, lenders, economic development organizations and community stakeholders while exploring solutions, sharing ideas and identifying opportunities for collaboration across rural Nevada.
Representatives from SBA, USDA, HUD and additional invited federal partners will join regional leadership, lenders, economic development organizations, chambers, industry associations, a wide range of business representation, manufacturers, agricultural producers and ranchers along with other key stakeholders across Northern Nevada. Together participants will exchange ideas, strengthen cross-sector relationships, and explore collaborative approaches that support long-term regional and rural prosperity.
Agenda:
8:30 a.m. – Coffee & Networking
9:00 a.m. – Welcome & Opening Remarks (Panel Moderator)
9:15 a.m. – Federal Leadership Introductions
9:20–10:10 a.m. – Panel Discussion: Capital Access & Financing Opportunities with Audience Q&A to follow
10:10-10:25am – Break
10:25–11:15 a.m. – Panel Discussion: Federal Resources & Partnership Opportunities with Audience Q&A to follow
12:00 p.m. – Networking Engagement
Forum Focus: The program will feature collaborative discussions focused on:
Capital Access & Financing Opportunities:
Capital access and capital stacking strategies
Agency financing, funding and investment resources
Opportunity Zone investment opportunities and HUBZone program overview
Public-private partnerships and engagement with lending partners
Aligning federal, state, county tribal and local resources to support community investment and economic development
Federal Resources & Partnership Opportunities:
Agency-specific programs, technical assistance, and resource opportunities
Small business, community, and economic development initiatives
Infrastructure, housing, agriculture and food and regional development initiatives
Cross-agency collaboration and coordinated federal resources
Strategies to strengthen collaboration among federal, state, tribal county and other local and regional partners
About the Small Business Administration:
Since 1953, the SBA has worked to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover. The Nevada District Office has a collective team of resources to help your business prosper.
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