Executive Dinner – Blue on Highland

Dinner with Presenting Brands, Sponsors, Speakers, and Lending Sponsors at Blue on Highland.

Franchise Lending – Why smart lenders see a path to less risk

David Nayor, BoeFly  , Barbara Arena, Granite State Development Corp  , Kevin Boylen, Dunkin’ Brands  , Darrell Johnson, FRANdata  , Beth Solomon, NADCO  , Mary Jo Larson, Franchise Times  , Richard Bradshaw, TD Bank  ,

Hear from leading lenders, franchise executives and technologists as they discuss why lending to a franchise borrower presents less risk than a typical small business borrower. Also, hear best practices on underwriting the brand from those that know.

Lunch and Keynote Speaker

Jeanne Hulit, SBA 

Keynote Speaker -  Jeanne Hulit, SBA’s Associate Administrator, Office of Capital Access Introduction by luncheon sponsor Mike McGeehan, FICO

Creative strategies to grow your franchise lending portfolio

David Fisher, Nexus Retail.  , Mary Mansfield, Bay Colony Development Corp  , Morgan Johns, Conestoga Bank  , Sharon O’Connor-Clarke, FICO  , Mike Rozman, BoeFly  , Robert Nelson, SBA  ,

A group of experts will share perspective on how lenders are leveraging technologies, SBA loan programs, and creative marketing programs to drive growth in their lending portfolios