We would like your input for the 2015 SSBCI National Conference. What do you hope to get out of this year’s conference? How can the conference be most helpful to your state program? What public- or private-sector speaker or organization would you like to hear from, and what information do you seek from that speaker or organization? In what meaningful ways would you like to interact with your peers managing SSBCI programs in other states? The few questions below aim to gather input on these areas. Your input will shape the conference content by making it relevant, timely, and effective. We do not request or record any personally identifiable information on this survey; submissions are anonymous. Please be as specific as you can and exercise candor. You may choose to share your email address in one of the response fields below if you would like us to follow-up. Please email us at SSBCIconference@treasury.gov if you have additional thoughts to share. Thank you for your time.

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* 1. What is your primary motivation for attending the SSBCI National Conference?

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* 2. Topics and Speakers of Interest: What topics would you like to see covered in the 2015 conference and by whom? What speakers would you like to hear from and on what topic? Are there topics and speakers from previous conferences that you would like to have featured in the 2015 conference?

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* 3. Topics and Speakers to Avoid: Are there topics or speakers featured in previous conferences that you suggest Treasury avoid in the 2015 conference?

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* 4. Peer-to-Peer Learning: The conference provides an opportunity to share information and lessons learned from other state programs (list of all state programs, 2013 SSBCI Annual Report, overview of SSBCI Venture Capital Programs). What state programs/managers would you like to hear from and on what topics? Be as specific as possible.

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* 5. What is your reaction to the following types of sessions (rate on a 4 point scale)

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Session breakouts based on program type (i.e. CAP, CSP, LGP, LPP, VCP)
Session breakouts based on geography (e.g. Northeast, South, Midwest, Great Lakes)
Session breakouts based on state population size

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* 6. How important is it to you to have a block of time in the conference agenda dedicated to a one-on-one with (rate on a 4 point scale):

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Treasury Outreach Manager?
other state program managers?
SSBCI to discuss program changes such as modifications, reapportionments, etc.?
SSBCI to discuss Venture Capital Program Conflicts of Interest standards?

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* 7. Interagency, Public-/Private-Sector Knowledge Sharing: How would you like the conference to capitalize on its Washington, DC location? Please be specific. (e.g. invite agencies such as SBA, USDA, Department of Commerce; regulators such as FDIC, FRB, or OCC; other organizations; or invite a particular speaker X to discuss topic Y.)

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