Bob Coleman Appearances 2009-2016
Bob Coleman is the Author of “Money Money Everywhere and Not a Drop for Main Street.”
Bob is the Editor of the Coleman Report, a trade newsletter and website for small business bankers. He is the nationally recognized expert on small business lending. He has been a regular contributor for Fox Business News and is sourced frequently by all major financial media news outlets including the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg.
He is a prolific keynote speaker at numerous small business lending events across the United States every year – including recent international speaking engagements in the U.K. and Germany.
Coleman has a B.A. in Medieval History from the University of California Santa Barbara and a M.B.A. in Real Estate Finance from the University of Southern California.
8th Annual SBA Secondary Market Summit, Washington D.C. December 1, 2015
Meet, hear and network with influential banking, legal and finance experts, retail lenders, brokers, SBA secondary market paper investors and representatives of the federal government. Discuss the hottest issues that will affect your new business development and challenges—from burgeoning SBIC opportunities and regulatory tightening to loan structuring in the face of interest rate fluctuations and debates about 504 vs. 7(a) financing.
LEND360, Atlanta, October 13-15, 2015
Lenders conducting business in many verticals in consumer and small business lending will be in search of innovative solutions to maximize profits. Vendors will be ready to showcase their solutions to streamline the online lending process. Investors will be surveying investment opportunities with the most promising companies in the online lending space. LEND360 offers the entire spectrum of the online lending industry. Valuable industry information and targeted networking opportunities are what you will find here. Included in the Agenda is an overview to help you plan your personal schedule and to highlight educational and networking time.
The 35th Annual America’s SBDC Conference, September 8-11, 2015 San Francisco
The America’s SBDC Conference is the national SBDC Network’s professional development conference, attracting approximately 1,400 small business development professionals. Ten Red Flags of SBA Loan Borrower Fraud: SBA borrower loan fraud is a detriment to the program and to the taxpayers. Learn to identify the top ten red flags of fraud by the applicant at the interview phase. Protect your personal reputation and your SBDC’s brand.
2015 Mid-America Lender’s Conference, Dallas, August 31 – September 2, 2015
Marketing/Thinking Outside the Box (How to use social media for SBA lending) The North Texas Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NTAGGL) is pleased to be hosting the 21st Annual Mid-America Lender’s Conference (MALC). MALC has grown to be one of the largest regional conferences for SBA hot topics, education, lending updates and networking for mid-America.
America East Conference for SBA Lenders, Baltimore, August 12-14, 2015
Breakout Session: Fraud Trends & Risk Factors. The America East Conference promotes networking and educational growth for new and seasoned SBA lenders by focusing on new SBA programs and initiatives to support exporting, aiding an underserved and thriving community, and providing training on a variety of SBA policies and procedures.
The 2nd Annual AltLend 2015, New York, July 20-21, 2015
This is the second year of the AltLend Summit — an event for innovative, marketplace online small b usiness lenders. The major question posed by the event organizer is also faced by brick and mortar lenders. What will regulation do to the small business lending industry? Alternative lenders are concerned, in fact much more so, about regulation than brick and mortar lenders. Brick and mortar have a glimpse into the future of such regulation with data collection requirements — alternative lenders may be regulated out of business.
SIPA 2015, Washington D.C. June 3-5, 2015
E-Learning Case Study: Coleman Publishing
Bob Coleman, of Coleman Publishing, has made money with webinars and live events, but wasn’t seeing the return he wanted. During this session, Bob will describe why he got rid of his live event business and moved everything to e-learning and much higher revenue!
Coleman’s 15th Annual Rural Lender’s Roundtable, Washington D.C. December 3, 2014
This year’s one-day event will discuss the various lending programs designed for rural small businesses. We will lead off with presentations by the flagship rural small business lending program. USDA business and industry program senior staff will brief you on the current state of the program and what budget levels are projected 2015 and the future.
Coleman’s 7th Annual SBA Secondary Market Forum, Washington D.C. December 2, 2014
Each year, the SBA Secondary Market Forum brings together the leaders from the SBA lending industry, professional SBA broker dealers, buyers from the investment community, and government agencies. Join us in Washington D.C. as we examine the state of the SBA 7(a) and SBA 504 secondary market.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York — Filling the Gaps: Summit on Small Business Credit Innovations May 15, 2014
The small business credit market is changing rapidly, with new products and new players targeting small and mid-size firms’ needs. This summit will bring together business leaders and policymakers for a candid conversation about how to maximize opportunities from credit innovations and minimize risk.
NADCO 2014 Annual Meeting April 30-May2
With leadership changing at the SBA and Congress and new regulations on the horizon, attending the NADCO 2014 Annual Meeting is critical to our industry’s success. The NADCO Annual Meeting provides the largest forum for information and education surrounding the Real Estate Advantage (504) Loan Program and the CDC industry. The Annual Meeting features speakers from the U.S. Small Business Administration, industry leaders, congressional and subject matter experts. Key networking events throughout the Annual Meeting provide members with one-on-one access opportunities between CDCs and lenders, vendors, SBA leadership, congressional staff, industry experts and other CDCs. Get all your questions answered in one place!
NADCO Government Relations Conference 2014 March 3-5, 2014 Washington D.C.
With leadership changing at the SBA and House and Senate Small Business Committees, attending the NADCO 2014 Government Relations Conference is critical to our industry’s success. This conference is your opportunity to attend exclusive sessions with the SBA, Congressional leaders, and small business stakeholders to strengthen support for the Real Estate Advantage (504) Loan and our industry.
Franchise Lending Spotlight Conference February 5, 2014 Houston, TX
Franchise owners are exciting targets for bankers looking to make small business loans. This event is a rich opportunity to understand the fundamentals of leading brands growing in Texas and across sectors and to establish a pipeline of future business borrowers.
As moderator, Bob Coleman will discuss the various lending programs designed for rural small businesses. We will lead off with presentations by the flagship rural small business lending program. USDA business and industry program senior staff will brief you on the current state of the program and what budget levels are projected 2015 and the future.
Where Main Street Meets Wall Street, 6th Annual SBA Secondary Market Forum, December 3, Washington D.C.
Each year, the SBA Secondary Market Forum brings together the leaders from the SBA lending industry, professional SBA broker dealers, buyers from the investment community, and government agencies.
Banes Capital Group, LLC Alternative Investments & SBA/USDA Lending Seminar Dallas, TX November 19-20, 2013
Banes Capital is hosting a 2 day educational seminar.
Day 1 Audience – Investors, Portfolio Managers
Day 2 Audience – Lenders, Banks, Credit Unions
Minnesota Manufacturer’s Week Breakfast, October 24, Alexandria, MN
BoeFly’s Franchise Lending Spotlight Conference, October 9, 2013 Atlanta
Franchise owners are exciting targets for bankers looking to make small business loans. This event is a rich opportunity to understand the fundamentals of leading brands growing in Texas and across sectors and to establish a pipeline of future business borrowers.
SIIA Digital Content & Media Summit, September 24, 2013 London
What are the new skills publishers & media owners need to survive in the world of digital content – before brands, retailers, governments and start-ups eat their lunch? The SIIA Digital Content & Media Summit identifies the skills media owners must acquire and brings together organizations outside media that excel in these fields to put a fresh perspective on the challenges of digital, plus the very best practice right now within media.
Florida Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders, September 12, 2013 Orlando
Formed in 2012 by a dedicated group of Florida SBA lenders and associate members serving the lenders and small business community, FLAGGL provides networking, education, and promotes awareness of all Government Guaranteed Lending Programs to the small business community throughout FL. Loan programs include SBA 7a, 504, Express, USDA, EX-IM, and all other loan programs falling under the SBA umbrella of loan products and services.
America’s SBDC Annual Conference, September 10, 2013 Orlando
There will be over 130 workshops, training sessions, and meetings being conducted during the entire conference for both seasoned SBDC participants and those new to the SBDC program. Programs include: Network Discussion Forums, Counselor Professional Development Core Competency Track, Advance Counselor training programs, Technology Commercialization programs and a full International Trade Training Track.
Keynote — Great Lakes Lending Conference, August 2, 2013 Detroit
The Great Lakes Lenders Conference is the premier banking event in the Midwest, hosted by the SBA District offices of Cleveland, Columbus, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. In it’s 16th year, this conference promises to be bigger and better with valuable workshops to keep you up to date on SBA lending programs and other banking topics.
Keynote — SBA Lending Investments Seminar, April 16, 2013 Beverly Hills
Banes Capital is hosting a 2 day educational seminar.
Day 1 Audience – Investors, Portfolio Managers
Day 2 Audience – Lenders, Banks, Credit Unions
Keynote — Choice Hotels Owners Investment Conference, April 2, 2013 Phoenix
Developed In Response To Owners’ Demand, This 2-Day Event Will Provide Insights From Leading Experts On Topics Such As Investment, Lending, Navigating New Regulations And The Healthcare Landscape, As Well As In-Depth Exploration And Discussions With Fellow Choice Hotel Owners.
Second Annual SBA University February 4-5, 2013 Orlando
Last year, SBA marketing guru Chris Hurn and Small Business lending expert Bob Coleman joined forces to talk about their passion: marketing and sales. In the process, they personally mentored over 20 SBA sales professionals in two days and helped turn them into “Marketing and Sales Masters” of their trade.
Coleman’s 4th Annual 2013 Herndon SBA Guaranty Purchase Workshop January 9-10, 2013, Herndon
For the last three years your colleagues in the banking industry have taken advantage of the SBA open door policy, toured the NGPC in Herndon, then attended Coleman’s Herndon SBA Guaranty Purchase Workshop. Feedback from that day has been so overwhelmingly positive that we are doing it again for the fourth year in a row!
SIPA 29th Annual Digital Publishing and Marketing Institute December 12-14, 2012
2012 SBA Secondary Market Forum December 6, 2012 Washington D.C.
We bring together the lenders who originate the loans, the pool assemblers who buy the loans, the investors who buy the pools, Congressional staff that legislates the market and SBA officials who structure and manage the program.
2012 Rural Lenders Roundtable December 5, 2012 Washington D.C.
Discussing the current status of USDA’s Business & Industry and Community Facilities rural lending programs. Leading the discussion will be Deputy Administrator, Business Programs, Pandor Hadgy. Joining him will be John Broussard, the Director of the B&I loan programs.
Coleman’s Fresno SBA Loan Servicing Workshop November 14, 2012, Fresno
This workshop features training sessions covering all of the issues SBA 7(a) and 504 lenders will encounter with the Fresno Loan Servicing Center. For 7(a), panelists will cover servicing, SBAExpress purchases, and offer in compromise. For 504 they will cover servicing, liquidation, and right of redemption.
Mississippi SBA Statewide Lenders’ Conference July 26-27, 2012 Biloxi
This years conference promises to provide valuable, timely information, whether you are brand new to SBA lending or have participated in the SBA arena for years.
Bob Coleman Fox Business News Interview May 31, 2012
Bob Coleman sat down with Robert Grey of Fox Business News to discuss small business lending and SBA’s loan programs and his new book “Money Money Everywhere and Not a Drop for Main Street“.
Keynote Speaker: Asian American Hotel Owners Association Annual Convention May 2-3, 2012 Atlanta
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is THE voice of owners in the hospitality industry. Founded in 1989, AAHOA is now one of the fastest-growing organizations in the industry, with nearly 11,000 members owning more than 20,000 hotels that total $128 billion in property value. AAHOA members employ 578,600 full- and part-time workers with a $9.4 billion payroll.
Keynote Speaker: 2012 China-US Business Summit – April 29, 2012 Los Angeles
The 3rd China-US Business Summit is scheduled to be held at the Millennium Hotel in Los Angeles, the USA from April 29 to May 1, 2012. We sincerely invite you to attend the grand event.
SIPA Munich 2012 – March 28-30, 2012
In today’s world, we need to make many different decisions before we deliver our content to our customers. Will the content be a conference, a newsletter, a book, a video, an elearning module? Or will it be all of those things? Then comes the question of format. Will the conference be physical or virtual? Will it be a webinar? Will the newsletter be print, email or web-based? And how do we price it? Do we have one price across platforms and formats, or multiple levels of pricing? So many choices.
Keynote Speaker: banc-serv Partners, LLC Lender Appreciation Day March 22, 2012
Going for Growth: Beyond the Past, Now to the Future – This upcoming webcast features a panel discussion on how banks can best achieve their growth objectives in 2012. Hear real-world examples on lessons learned in the recent past and strategies to drive growth in today’s challenging markets.
Bob Coleman Fox Business News March 21, 2012
Since September 2005, Byrnes has been a recurring guest on FOX News Channel (FNC), appearing on “Cashin’ In,” “Bulls and Bears,” and “Your World with Neil Cavuto.” She has also been a weekly morning business correspondent for FOX News affiliates in New York, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Detroit, Salt Lake City, and Atlanta.
Keynote Speaker: Western Pennsylvania Association of SBA-Guaranteed Lenders March 14-15, 2012
The Western PA Association of SBA-Guaranteed Lenders (WPASGL) invites all lenders and resource partners to return to the mountains for Quality Circle 2012. This year’s event will offer programs of interest to novice and experienced SBA lenders, as well as nonlending resource partners and service providers.
Keynote Speaker: Franchise Times’ 15th Annual Franchise Finance Conference – March 7, 2012
Franchise Times’ 15th Annual Franchise Finance Conference is a unique business forum which gives franchise owners, franchise executives and key personnel, and franchise lenders and investors an inside look at the current lending and investment environment for franchised businesses. The conference will provide an in-depth analysis of the franchise financing marketplace–the most complete understanding of the financing markets that anyone can find in franchising. Franchise attendees–large, mid-size and emerging brands–will be introduced to a variety of successful franchisee financing strategies and acquire the necessary tools to confidently access capital for their franchise systems.
“Stepping Up to Business” Small Business Finance Institute, February 29, 2012 Atlanta, GA
SBFI presents STEPPING UP TO BUSINESS, a conference to teach small business owners and entrepreneurs about financing a business. This event brings together bankers, investors, and accountants to provide mentoring on how to fund your path to success. Learn how to find funding for your business from professionals who have produced $ billions of small business financing.
SCORE, Thousand Oaks Keynote Speaker February 2, 2012
Founded in 1971, the Ventura County Chapter has helped thousands of business owners. The chapter currently offers free one on one in-person counseling, low cost workshops and 24/7 on-line counseling. Over 30 experienced volunteer counselors and workshop presenters provide specific industry and general business expertise. All counseling is strictly confidential based on a strict code of ethics. There is no limit to the number of counseling sessions available to a Score client. Due to the current economic crisis confronting small business, Score is also offering offsite counseling and is seeking experienced volunteers to enable Score to expand its counseling services and workshops for existing businesses.
State of the State of Small Business Lending – January 25, 2012 Bob Coleman Appearance on Fox News Live.
Coleman: You are right, it is tough. Bankers now are starting to go old school. Every junior banker, and I learned this many years ago, learns the ‘Five C’s.’ Nowadays, Character is the first C. Cash Flow is down because business is down, Collateral is down because our house appraisals have diminished. So, the bankers are looking at if you have the ability to execute the business plan and pay them back. If they finance a restaurant, they don’t want restaurant equipment back, they want cash.
Franchise Today Online Radio Show December 1, 2011
Franchise Today is hosted by Paul Segreto, President and CEO at franchisEssentials, and co-produced by well-known franchise veteran, Joe Caruso. Their unique perspective and extensive industry experience provides the foundation for relevant discussions about franchising and franchise best practices. Weekly guests include some of the brightest minds in the franchise world, with specific expertise and experience within various areas of franchising. Bob Coleman will be appearing on this show on Thursday, December 1, 2001, LIVE at 12:00 PM EST.
12th Annual Rural Lenders Roundtable October 19-20, 2011 Washington D.C.
Hear up-to-date briefings on national rural business and cooperative programs. Bring questions for the Administrator & top staff of USDA’s guaranteed rural loan program. Learn about new financing programs for renewable energy facility construction.
4th Annual Secondary Market Forum September 22, 2011 Washington, D.C.
The only event devoted exclusively to the United States Small Business Administration Secondary Market is back for its fourth year. We bring together the lenders who originate the loans, the pool assemblers who buy the loans from the lenders, the investors who buy the pools, Congressional staff that legislates the market and government officials who structure and manage Secondary Market programs. This one-day event is an advanced forum on all aspects of the secondary market loans including SBA 7(a), SBA 504 and USDA B&I loans.
Bob Coleman Interview on the Entrepreneur Addiction September 12, 2011
Patrick Wiscombe hosts the Entrepreneur Addiction Podcast each week, covering a wide variety of entrepreneur topics that can help small businesses secure more financing, hire more employees and grow their business. Patrick has had many years in the media, and owns the Patrick Wiscombe Podcast Network. This episode has a special guest in Bob Coleman, author, frequent guest on Fox Business News, and one of the premier experts in small business lending for the last two decades. He talks about optimism for small businesses, applying for loans now versus five years ago, how important a good credit score is, SBA vs Conventional Loans, surprising economic success of government spending, how young entrepreneurs can have success, shocking small business stats, real-world MBAs, and more.
ASBDC 2011 Conference Panelist September 6-9, 2011
There will be over 130 workshops, training sessions, and meetings being conducted during the entire conference for both seasoned SBDC participants and those new to the SBDC program. Programs include: Network Discussion Forums, a Technology Counselor Competency Track, a Core Counselor Competency Track, and a full International Trade Training Track including a total of seven (7) TPCC courses … two introductory classes and five advanced training courses. Counselors who complete 4 out of the 5 advanced classes will receive an Advanced TPCC Certificate.
Coleman’s Fresno Loan Servicing SBA Workshop August 25-26, 2011
Join us in Fresno for a workshop about what goes behind the curtain at the Fresno SBA Loan Servicing Center. Your workshop instructors will lead an intensive training session covering all of the issues SBA 7(a) and 504 lenders will encounter with the Fresno Loan Servicing Center. For 7(a), panelists will cover servicing, SBAExpress purchases, and for the first time ever, offer in compromise. For 504 they will cover servicing, liquidation, and right of redemption.
Keynote Luncheon Speaker: Building Towards the Future August 11, 2011 El Paso
The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce was established in 1899 and is a non-profit organization, 501-c6, that is focused on enhancing the business community in El Paso. We are the “VOICE” for El Paso business that is opportunity focused, integrity based, supporting community and military partnerships to enhance the economic prosperity of the region.
Keynote: Mid-America Lenders Conference August 9, 2011 Fort Worth
“SBA Did Not Need a Bailout.” The 17th Annual Mid-America Lender’s Conference will be held at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel. The Conference will kick off Monday, August 8, 2010 with a golf tournament in the morning, registration throughout the day and the opening reception later that evening. The details for both of these events are being finalized. Additional information will be provided soon.
Florida Small Business Lenders Conference June 16, 2011, Orlando
2011 is being heralded as the “golden age” of small business lending due to the implementation of the landmark provisions of the historic small business lending bill and the projected economic recovery from recession. To be sure you are poised to leverage this opportunity fully but prudently, participate in this information packed, one-day conference devoted to small business lending in Florida.
2011 SIPA’s 35th Annual International Conference June 6, 2011 Washington D.C.
Moderator “Writing a Book for Personal Branding and Company Marketing” Washington, D.C.
Keynote: 2011 China-US Business Summit May 8-10, 2011 Los Angeles
Building a platform for communication and cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises in China and the USA. Integrating resources in China and the USA, creating and seizing business opportunities. Promoting Chinese entrepreneurship and corporate culture. Enhancing mutual understanding and economic integration. Providing comprehensive services for international operation of Chinese and American enterprises.
Keynote Speaker: El Paso Small Business Lending Association March 25, 2011 El Paso
Bob Coleman, Editor, Coleman Report discussed the top ten ways to approach your small business banker at the El Paso Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders Summit on March 25, 2011.
National Association of Premier Lenders Conference Washington, D.C. March 17, 2011
The National Association of Premier Lenders (NAPL) is pleased to announce the upcoming NAPL Conference to be held in Washington, D.C. The NAPL Conference will focus upon the most recent legislative and administrative policies facing American small businesses, the SBA 504 loan industry and PCL program. Those attending the NAPL Conference will include industry leaders and several key SBA officials, who will be joining us as guest speakers.
Georgia Quality Circle – Small Business Lending Outlook For 2011 February 1, 2011
The Georgia Lenders Quality Circle is a non-profit association for banks, non-bank lenders, certified development companies, and other associations, professionals, and service providers that are active in the origination, support, management, and liquidation of government guaranteed small business loans. The association seeks to provide a forum for its membership to exchange ideas, information, and insight with each other, development companies, agency officials, and the associate members in order to strengthen the industry, and promote a better environment in which to operate and prosper.
America West Small Business Lender’s Conference 2011 January 20, 2011 Ontario
2011 is being heralded as the “golden age” of small business lending due to the implementation of the landmark provisions of the historic small business lending bill and the projected economic recovery from recession. To be sure you are poised to leverage this opportunity fully but prudently, participate in this information packed, one-day conference devoted to small business lending in the western states. Attendance at the America West Small Business Lender’s Conference can be considered a day-long investment with a guaranteed return. You will leave the Conference informed on the latest developments in small business lending, prepared to translate this information into better lending decisions, and confident that you can navigate the quickly changing lending landscape during the new year.
ISA Webinar: Accessing SBA Loans to Help Your Business November 16, 2010
President Obama recently signed a new law to help small businesses during these difficult economic times. This includes $30 billion for programs to improve small business access to credit. But you have to act soon because this loan program ends on December 31st! ISA is partnering with an SBA loan expert and lenders to help sign companies in accessing these federal funds and other assistance. Bob Coleman is editor of the Coleman Report, a newsletter that provides critical analytical information and expertise for small business lenders. Mr. Coleman is a frequent contributor to Fox Business News and has been quoted by many major financial media outlets, including CNN, The Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. He is the nationally recognized expert about Main Street access to capital issues. This webinar will explain the opportunities available to ISA members and answer your questions on how to best take advantage of these programs.
SIPA’s 27th Annual Marketing Conference November 11, 2010 Miami
SIPA provides a unique and valuable service to media, publishing, and information companies, as well as the companies that serve them, by supporting their business and corporate development goals.
21st Annual Restaurant Finance & Development Conference November 9, 2010 Las Vegas
The Restaurant Finance Monitor’s Restaurant Finance & Development Conference is the annual finance and development conference for growing multi-unit restaurant company owners, presidents and senior executives. Attendees have the opportunity to meet with representatives from banks, finance companies, investment banks, private equity firms, merger and acquisition specialists, real estate developers, business brokers and other financial intermediaries to find financing, make deals, locate new business opportunities and gain key financial, economic and operating insights. Restaurant finance and investment sources will unveil their 2011 financing programs at the conference’s Finance & Development Mall. The conference is the industry’s top dealmaker’s event and is known for the best networking in the business.
Coleman Defends small Business Lending Bill Fox Business News October 14, 2010
When asked if the Small Business lending bill should be repealed after the congressional elections, Coleman responded, “The bottom line is we want to get money to main street. We bailed out Wall St. with $787 Billion with a “B” and gave only $500 Million with an “M” for small business. How we are going to get to a recovery is simply one job at a time. We need to support cash for main street.” Watch the 5 minute video on youtube here.
Keynote: Member Business Lending, LLC October 19, 2010 Salt Lake City
Member Business Lending, LLC (MBL) is a credit union service organization (CUSO) providing commercial loan processing, loan support services and business services support to credit unions throughout the United States. MBL’s specialized knowledge of Small Business Administration (SBA) loans has made the company an industry leader. Today, MBL processes and services over 36% of all SBA loans generated by credit unions nationally.
11th Annual Rural Lender’s Roundtable October 13, 2010 Washington D.C.
Historic changes impacting SBA’s loan changes have far reaching implications for small business lenders and Rural America’s Main Street businesses. One opportunity lenders should explore is how a companion loan combination of SBA and USDA B&I loans can be used to meet the needs of growing rural small businesses, while greatly mitigating a lender’s risk. We have added this session to Coleman’s 2010 Rural Lender Roundtable in Washington DC on Wednesday, October 13th.
2010 SBA Secondary Market Forum September 20, 2010 Washington D.C.
We first met in New York City in 2008. Our timing was infamous as the secondary market crashed that day. Two years later we are gathering in Washington, DC to discuss: what have we learned? With the economy still in recession, this conference will cover the current changing work of the SBA Secondary Market as it relates to current and new programs. Especially, how the 504-pooling program will affect 7(a) pools and how lenders can prosper and succeed during these difficult times. The purpose of the forum is to bring together lenders, pool assemblers, investors, and regulators to address SBA Secondary Market, investing in SBA pools, and the Treasury Direct Purchase Program of SBA securities. The conference is an avenue for a free-flow exchange of ideas on where we are today and what we would like to see from the secondary market and governmental programs that support SBA lending.
Keynote: America East Lender’s Conference August 31, 2010 Portland
“Character is the First C”
Presented by the U.S. Small Business Administration, this is the most important conference of the year for SBA Lenders! The conference will include prominent keynote speakers, and 2 days of sessions on SBA Lender information. Registration for the conference will be begin at 1:00pm until 5:30 pm on Sunday August 29th with a Welcome Reception at DiMillo’s starting at 6:00 pm.
African American Hotel Ownership & Investment Summit & Trade Show July 22, 2010 Miami
NABHOOD channels its directives onto the development and expansion of hotels in the hospitality industry with respect to investment, partnerships and ownership through a network of minority groups in the United States and throughout the Caribbean.
Fox Business Morning News July 12, 2010
“Main Street is a Bi-Partisan Issue”
Analysis of Fed Small Business Lending Forum. Panelist with Dagen McDowell and Brian Sullivan.
Fox Business News: The Willis Report July 8, 2010
SBA Response to the BP Oil Spill Disaster
Bob Coleman discussed the actions SBA took during the BP oil spill in the gulf of Mexico.
Florida Statewide Small Business Lender Conference June 9, 2010 Orlando
The history of a Florida’s small business lending conference dates back to the 1980’s. At the time the conference was an SBA sponsored event with a heavy SBA agenda. For a number of years it was held on the beach in Clearwater — a compromise between the Miami and Jacksonville SBA district offices. Due to the economy, no event was held last year. This year, the conference is being moved to a more convenient, less expensive Orlando. And its scope has been expanded to all Florida small business lenders who want to discuss Main Street lending issues.
Specialized Information Publishers Association International Meeting June 7, 2010 Washington D.C.
SIPA provides a unique and valuable service to media, publishing, and information companies, as well as the companies that serve them, by supporting their business and corporate development goals.
Fox Business News: Your Questions, Your Money May 22, 2010
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News’ “Your Questions, Your Money.”
Interview was recorded on Saturday, May 22, 2010
Fox Business News: Your Questions, Your Money May 15, 2010
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News’ “Your Questions, Your Money.”
Interview was recorded on Saturday, May 15, 2010
Fox Business News: Your Questions, Your Money May 1, 2010
“Selling It”
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News’ “Your Questions, Your Money.”
Interview was recorded on Saturday May 1, 2010
Fox Business News: Your Questions, Your Money April 10, 2010
“Small Business Lending in 2010”
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News’ “Your Questions, Your Money.”
Interview was recorded on Saturday April 10, 2010
Fox Business News: Your Questions, Your Money January 23, 2010
“Franchise Financing in 2010”
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News’ “Your Questions, Your Money.”
Interview was recorded on Saturday January 23, 2010
Fox Business News: CIT Bankruptcy November 2, 2009
“Bob Coleman Fox Business News Interview on CIT Bankruptcy”
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News.
Interview was recorded on November 2, 2009
Fox Business News: “Start-ups” September 26, 2009
“Bob Coleman Fox Business News Interview New Start-ups”
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News.
Interview was recorded on September 26, 2009
Fox Business News: “Is Money Out There?” September 19, 2009
Bob Coleman Fox Business News Interview on Credit
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News.
Interview was recorded on September 19, 2009
Fox Business News: “SBA Loans for Franchises?” July 18, 2009
Bob Coleman Fox Business News Interview on SBA Financing for Franchises
Bob Coleman, Founder of Coleman Publishing, explains the current climate of small business financing on Fox Business News.
Interview was recorded on July 18, 2009