Ensuring Small Business Matters - Seite 2

Cargile then introduced the panel, which included Carl Brown, Regions branch manager; Shawntay Johnson, Regions Commercial Banking relationship manager; Eric Goodie, senior vice president of the Houston Area Urban League; and Phillip Yates, co-founder of Diversity Fund Houston and founder of EQUILIBERTY, INC.

The group talked about the challenges small businesses are facing with rising interest rates - from each of their unique vantage points. They provided tips, tools and resources - and also discussed how an unpredictable rate environment can actually introduce opportunities.

Regions bankers Brown and Johnson spoke about the importance of relationships and how critical it is to have ongoing dialog during challenging economic times.

"Transparency and trust are key," Johnson told the audience. "Make sure your banker is aware of your goals, your other banking relationships and any other information that can assist when you're working together to identify solutions."

The team received positive feedback about the session, and the Regions bankers were available after the discussion to spend extra time with audience members for additional one-on-one advice about their small-business needs.

In addition to the Small Business Matters Entrepreneurship Summit, Regions associates were also involved in the NUL conference's Community Day event and other programs.

"The National Urban League has been advocating for economic justice for African Americans for more than 100 years," Jemison said. "I'm pleased that we can work together toward common goals - such as providing support for Black-owned businesses. And I look forward to continuing this relationship for many years to come."

This short video, which highlights some examples of Regions' support of Black-owned business, was shown at the National Urban League Conference.

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