SBA Secondary Market Summit — December 4, 2025
Coleman’s SBA Secondary Market Summit is back for 2025! For our 18th year, we’re excited to partner with the National Rural Lenders Roundtable (NRLR) to bring you two premier events under one roof in Washington, DC. Your ticket to the Secondary Market Summit includes complimentary access to NRLR on December 3. We’ll follow up after registration to confirm whether you’d like to attend.
Early registration for the Summit is now open with a special early bird offer — one seat for just $995 if purchased by August 15. Don’t miss this opportunity to save!
Bob Judge will bring his decades of industry knowledge and expert insight to give us a glimpse of what to expect in 2026. Bob Coleman will moderate and put together the only program that brings together the Big Four of the SBA secondary market: Brokers, Investors, Sellers and SBA.
The Phoenix Park Hotel will serve as our main event venue, with Eddie Tuvin returning to host the pre-conference reception at the esteemed Cosmos Club. New management at SBA have also graciously continued the tradition of being an important part of the discussion with their onsite attendance.
See pictures from last year here!
What To Expect:
- A one-day deep dive into the SBA secondary market
- Exclusive insights from the Big Four: Brokers, Investors, Sellers, and SBA
- Networking with key players at our pre-conference reception at the Cosmos Club
- Onsite participation from SBA leadership
- Access to top-tier data, strategies, and forecasts from industry experts
Check out last year’s Secondary Market Summit Agenda:
Secondary Market Summit Event Chairs – Bob Coleman & Bob Judge
Bob Coleman is the founder of Coleman Publishing, a publisher of newsletters, reports, data, conferences, webinars, online training videos — to help finance professionals become small business lending experts. Bob is the nationally recognized expert on small business financing. He has appeared frequently on Fox Business News, NPR and other numerous media outlets. He is sourced by all print media. Bob has earned numerous awards as a producer of events and video training. His passion is getting capital to Main Street and Rural American small business.
Bob Judge is a recognized expert in the valuation of SBA-related assets as well as the SBA secondary market and is the editor of the CPR Report. In the print media, Bob is a periodic contributor to the National Association of Government Guaranteed Lenders (NAGGL) newsletter, In Focus, Coleman Publishing’s The Coleman Report and has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the American Banker as well as other financial publications. Bob has also been a guest speaker and lecturer at various government lending industry events on the topics of asset valuation and the secondary market.
Your Cosmos Club Reception Host – Eddie Tuvin
Eddie Tuvin is a financial executive with 18+ years in business banking and risk management. As SVP of C&I Lending at Atlantic Union Bank, he supports mid-sized businesses in Maryland, DC, and Virginia. Eddie is a recognized advocate for small business policy, frequently featured in major media, and serves on the board of B Local Mid-Atlantic.
About the National Rural Lenders Roundtable — Wednesday, December 3
The National Rural Lenders Roundtable convenes top USDA and SBA officials, policymakers, and rural lenders from across the country to explore the future of rural economic development and government-guaranteed lending. Known for its intimate setting, meaningful dialogue, and actionable outcomes, this is a can’t-miss event for lenders committed to underserved communities.
Why Attend Both Events?
- Access national policy leaders in both USDA and SBA sectors
- Stay ahead of market changes affecting secondary sales and lending practices
- Connect with industry peers who share your commitment to rural and small business growth
- Maximize your trip with two impactful conferences in one location
Venue Details
Phoenix Park Hotel
520 North Capitol Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
(Just steps from Capitol Hill and Union Station)
Attendees may book hotel reservations online by visiting their website www.PhoenixParkHotel.com and entering the Group Code NRLAR2297 in order to obtain the Group’s rate.
