April 1, 2026
Bob Coleman
Executive Director, NASLB
The National Association of SBA Loan Brokers (NASLB) has released the updated tentative agenda for its inaugural SBA Loan Broker / SBA Lender Summit, taking place April 21, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
View the updated full tentative agenda here.
A Targeted Agenda Built for Today’s SBA Market
The newly released agenda reflects the core mission of the summit: delivering practical, actionable insights into how SBA loans are sourced, structured, approved, and funded.
The day begins with a networking breakfast followed by a welcome from Saul Ramos and an opening keynote from Stacy Watkins, offering a C-suite perspective on SBA lending within community banks.
Programming throughout the day includes:
- SBA 7(a) Business Acquisition Loans – Moderator: David Marcantonio | Panelist: Zach Balmer
- SBA 7(a) Franchise Lending – Moderator: Beau Eckstein | Panelists: Shay Kleinschmidt, Stephanie Dunn
- How to Do Business with a Top Ten SBA Lender – Speakers: Bob Coleman, Dean Haidl
- SBA 504 Commercial Real Estate Financing – Moderator: Ken Rosenthal | Panelists: Belinda Rosthenhausler, Scott Harbertson
- Doing Business With a Passionate SBA Lender – Speaker: Carissa Sousa
- Keynote Luncheon & Awards: The Importance of the SBA Loan Broker – Speaker: Bob Coleman
Afternoon sessions continue with a strong emphasis on emerging rules, deal structuring, and execution:
- New 2-Month Bank Statement Rule: SBA 7(a) Working Capital & Debt Refinance – Moderator: Carissa Sousa | Panelist: Fawad Ismail
- SBA Loan Hotel Financing – Moderator: TBA | Panelists: Rocco Perate, Scott Coleman
- Cool Tools for SBA Loan Brokers to Close Deals Faster – Moderator: Bob Coleman | Panelists: Ryan Conner, Ben Koplan
- SBA 7(a) Commercial Real Estate Financing – Moderator: Stephanie Dunn | Panelists: Zach Chandler, Zach Balmer
- SBA Loan Broker Referral Fee: Payment, Documentation & Compliance – Speaker: Lance Sexton
The day concludes with a networking reception designed to facilitate direct broker-lender connections and deal-making opportunities.
Event Details
- Date: April 21, 2026
- Location: Blind Center of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Broker Registration: $295
- Lender Registration: $595
This first-of-its-kind, one-day event—produced by The Coleman Report—brings together SBA loan brokers and lenders for a highly focused program centered on deal flow, credit strategy, and relationship-building in today’s evolving lending environment.