National symposia series addresses challenges small businesses face
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc. (NYSE:TRV),
today will hold its next Small Business – Big Opportunity symposium in
Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Cincinnati
branch. In partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce, the event will convene public policymakers, industry advocates
and local small business owners to promote small business success.
“As one of the nation’s largest insurers of small businesses, we are
committed to fostering productive discussion to help them thrive,” said
Joan Woodward, President of Travelers Institute and Executive Vice
President of Public Policy for Travelers. “From access to capital to
complex regulations, Travelers is convening thought leaders to help
entrepreneurs navigate challenges they face.”
LaVaughn Henry, Vice President and Senior Regional Officer, Cincinnati
Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, will deliver a keynote
address on the outlook of the U.S. economy and monetary policy and the
implications for small business.
Woodward will lead a panel discussion that will focus on strategies for
accessing capital in the current lending environment, cybersecurity
concerns and navigating the regulatory landscape. The panel will include
Henry and the following industry professionals:
- Dave Hatter, Solutions Architect, Partner, Definity Partners;
- Donald Stock, Executive Vice President, Business Banking Market
Manager, PNC Bank; and
- Paul Young, Vice President, Commercial Insurance, CAI Insurance
Agency
To learn more about the series and Travelers’ small business advocacy,
please visit the Travelers
Institute’s website.
About Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
The Federal Reserve
Bank of Cleveland, with branches in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, is one of
12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in
Washington, D.C., comprise the Federal Reserve System. As part of the
nation’s central bank, the Cleveland Fed participates in the formulation
of U.S. monetary policy, supervises banking organizations, and provides
payment and other services to financial institutions and the U.S.
Treasury. In addition, the Bank supports the well-being of communities
across the Fourth Federal Reserve District through a wide array of
research, outreach, and educational activities. For more information,
visit www.clevelandfed.org
or follow us on Facebook
and Twitter (@ClevelandFed).
About Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
Celebrating our 175th
anniversary in 2014, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is the nation's
fifth largest chamber, representing the interests of more than 4,000
member businesses. Its mission is to capture Cincinnati USA as one of
the world's favorite American business centers. The chamber serves its
membership and the Cincinnati USA community through economic
development, government advocacy, festivals and events, regional vision
and collaboration, money-saving benefit programs, leadership and
networking opportunities and educational programs. For more information,
visit www.CincinnatiChamber.com,
www.Facebook.com/CincinnatiChamber,
and www.Twitter.com/CincyChamber.
About Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
The Northern
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Inc., founded in 1969, is the leading
business organization in Northern Kentucky. It is a Five-Star Accredited
Chamber with nearly 1,600 member companies representing approximately
175,000 employees. The Chamber focuses its efforts on education,
workforce development, international trade, leadership development and
government relations at the federal, state and local level. B. Steve
Harper, Chairman & President of Harper Oil Products, Inc., is the
Chairman of the Board and Trey Grayson is the President and CEO of the
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Additional information on the
Chamber is available at www.nkychamber.com.
About Travelers Institute
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of
importance to the insurance marketplace and the financial services
industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry
expertise of Travelers’ senior management and the technical expertise of
many of Travelers underwriters, risk managers and other experts to
provide information, analysis and solutions to public policymakers and
regulators. Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty
insurance for auto,
home
and business.
For more information, visit www.Travelers.com.
Media Contact:
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Luke
Shane, 860-277-4090
lshane@travelers.com
Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.