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Here’s a great opportunity for you to learn about Micro-finance and related issues from local professionals. It might also be a great opportunity to learn about job opportunities and to engage in some useful networking.
"Exploring Micro-Finance Panel"
Wednesday, April 7th at 6:30 in McIntyre 103
This event is for anyone interested in Micro-Finance, sustainable development, Non-profits, banking, insurance, and the list goes on. Students who have questions about micro-finance or just an interest in learning what it is all about are encouraged to come.
The event will seek to explore a variety of perspectives on problems in the industry and what the future looks like. There will be many aspects of the micro-finance industry represented including the insurance and loan sector. In addition there will be both for-profit and non-profit organizations views represented.
The speakers will include:
Brad Stave who is Manager of Marketing & Communications for VisionFund International – the micro-finance subsidiary of World Vision,
Toby Hardman who serves on Guy Carpenter & Company's Miro Risk Solutions,
Nick White who Works for Pacific Continental Bank, and
Victoria Fann who is the Business Specialist at WA CASH.
The event will be mainly Q&A and very informal, with lots of opportunities to have a discussion with the panelists. Exploring Micro-Finance Panel will be held on Wednesday, April 7th at 6:30 in McIntyre 103.
