Michael Echols of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to
Deliver Keynote Address
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: TRV)
today will host St. Louis-area business owners for its Small Business
– Big Opportunity℠ symposium. The event will focus on cybersecurity
and steps businesses can take to help protect computer systems and
sensitive data. The St. Louis Regional Chamber, Small Business Monthly,
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Small Business AdministrationSt. Louis District Office, Missouri General Insurance Agency and Eagle
Bank and Trust Company are participating in the event.
“Small businesses are at risk for a cyber breach, so it is critical that
companies understand their exposures, how to operate more securely and
how to recover if a breach occurs,” said Joan Woodward, President of the
Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at
Travelers. “We are pleased to convene industry professionals who can
share insights about cybersecurity.”
Michael Echols, Director of the Joint Program Management Office, Office
of Cybersecurity and Communications, U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, will deliver a keynote address on cybersecurity.
In addition to cyber, a panel discussion, moderated by Woodward, will
focus on access to capital and business continuity planning. Woodward
and Echols will be joined by the following panelists:
- Jim Baxendale, President, Missouri General Insurance Agency
- Dennis Melton, District Director, U.S. Small Business AdministrationSt. Louis District Office
- Mike Walsh, President and CEO, Eagle Bank and Trust Company
Launched by the Travelers Institute in 2011, the Small Business – Big
Opportunity symposia series convenes industry and government
professionals to discuss solutions to some of today’s most pressing
small business challenges. For more information, visit www.travelersinstitute.org/smallbusiness.
About the St. Louis Regional Chamber:
The St. Louis Regional Chamber is a broad community of leaders united
for economic prosperity throughout the entire St. Louis bi-state region.
Its aspiration is for St. Louis to be one of the Top 10 U.S. regions in
prosperity. The organization’s purpose is to inspire a greater St.
Louis. For more information, visit www.stlregionalchamber.com.
About the 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 to the financial services
industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry
expertise of Travelers’ senior management, as well as 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.
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