2021 Great Lakes Lenders Conference
October 12-14 2021
Due to the continued risk of the COVID Delta variant, this year’s conference will now be held in an ALL-VIRTUAL format.
Attendee fees have been reduced to $249 and only $99 for government. Reduced sponsorships starting at just $350 are available through 10/1. Our virtual app available via website or mobile device is expected to provide all attendees with an engaging and interactive conference.
The Great Lakes Lenders Conference is the premier small business lending event in the Midwest providing timely and relevant guidance to lenders directly from SBA leadership on small business lending programs.
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400+ Attendees ![]()
5 SBA District Offices ![]()
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
The conference is attended by those in all levels and roles of small business lending, and will include session topics addressing updates and guidelines for processing and managing loans in the post-COVID world. For more details, download the Conference Information Package.
Review our cancellation/refund policy here.
Optional for additional fee – more details to come soon
- 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (EDT)
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (EDT)
- 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm (EDT)
- 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm (EDT)
- 5:30 pm – (EDT)
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Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
An unforgettable experience awaits at Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
Situated downtown along the Riverwalk, near the TCF Center, Ford Field, Little Caesars Arena, Comerica Park and other attractions, the hotel welcomes you with contemporary design and a newly renovated modern lobby. Guestrooms offer fabulous views of the city, floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable bedding, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Onsite dining options include the Fuel restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Detroit Riverwalk, the Motor City Pantry with full carry-out menu and sundries, and an onsite Starbucks.
Sponsors of the GLLC seek to engage with the Conference audience, raise awareness of services offered to the small business lending community, and provide philanthropic support to a program that contributes to the growth of the Great Lakes economy and small business community. A variety of sponsorship opportunities provide exposure not only to our conference attendees, but also to our entire contact list via pre-conference advertising and promotions.
Sponsorship is open now through October 1, 2021 at reduced rates starting at just $350.
Contact our events team to discuss sponsor opportunities at (844) 887-6477 or GLLC@eventfullyyourz.com.
Thank you to this year’s Sponsors:
