Join Misty Jurecek and Sean O'Connor from American Bank for an insightful seminar that breaks down the essentials of SBA lending. Learn about the most popular SBA loan programs, key underwriting criteria, and valuable tips for small businesses to successfully prepare their credit applications. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your business to the next level!
The luncheon will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the McKenna Events Center.
Tickets to the Seminar are discounted for Chamber Members at $30 and available to the General Public at $35. Lunch will be provided by UBP Burgers.
Misty Jurecek
Misty Jurecek, SBA Operations Manager of American Bank is a seasoned SBA lender with over 34 years of commercial banking experience. After twenty years with Wells Fargo Bank Business Banking Division as a Commercial Relationship Lender with a niche in SBA Lending, Misty successfully re-launched the American Bank SBA division in 2018 which included re-writing SBA internal policy and creating the internal end-to-end SBA loan process. Career highlight includes the American Bank Payroll Protection Program leadership from 2020 to 2021. Under her leadership, the bank was able to fund 1,600 PPP loans totaling $235MM which assisted in retaining over 25,000 jobs during the pandemic. Misty is very passionate about connecting small business entrepreneurs with resources to help grow and succeed as they are the backbone to the communities in which she serves.
Sean O'Connor
Sean O'Connor has a banking career spanning over 15 years and includes experience in commercial and retail banking. Sean enjoys helping small business owners, real estate investors, and nonprofit organizations with their credit needs. Born and raised in Austin, TX, New Braunfels has been his home for 14 years. Sean enjoys playing the guitar, traveling, and playing outdoors with family outside of work. He's also participated as Treasurer for the Scouts BSA for six years and is active at his local church. Thank you to our title sponsor! Thank you to our co-sponsors!
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