SBA Division Manager Craig Howells to appear at Global AgTech and Manufacturing AI Summit

 

Mission Bank is lending its expertise to the US Department of Commerce for their Global AgTech and Manufacturing AI Summit in Fresno on May 21st.  SBA Division Manager Craig Howells will be moderating a panel aimed educating business owners about funding pathways and risk mitigation when it comes to businesses centered around emerging technologies.  

 

"Mission Bank is a seasoned Ag and SBA lender and it's our mission to serve small to medium sized businesses, especially when the landscape is changing and funding opportunities are available to help grow businesses within that change." says Howells. 

 

The Summit takes place Thursday, May 21st at the University Business Center on the Cal State University, Fresno campus at 5245 North Backer Avenue.  The event features keynote speakers from the university as well as the California Department of Food and Agriculture.  Howells will be moderating the "Financing the Future of Ag: Where Banking Meets Entrepreneurs" panel.

 

For Howells, participating in the summit isn't just an honor, it's a responsibility.

 

"This conference is geared towards AI and innovation in the Ag and manufacturing industries and keeping our business owners and community leaders on the leading edge of this technology is extremely important.  I am looking forward to meeting business owners who are using new tech to help grow traditional industries and this is a great place to provide education and assistance on their journey."

 

The summit is free to attend.  For more information and to register click HERE