Special Event with Biz2Credit and Mastercard: Insights into Small Business Resiliency and Support Through the LA Wildfires

The recent LA Wildfires have had a devastating impact on local communities, including many small businesses. This Special Event will bring together leading voices to discuss strategies for small business recovery and resilience in the face of such disasters.

Chiro Aikat is co-president, United States, for Mastercard. In his role, Chiro is responsible for U.S. acceptance, including merchants, acquirers, governments, processors and fintechs. He also has oversight of the commercial center of excellence and public sector engagement in the U.S., while helping to cultivate relationships with merchants operating across multiple regions. He has also helped lead a team that co-created and customized solutions for some of the largest issuers across the globe. Earlier in his career, he was part of the leadership effort to migrate the U.S. market to the EMV chip standard and to introduce contactless payments in North America. Chiro holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Louis University.

This event will provide valuable information and resources for small business owners impacted by the LA Wildfires and offer hope and guidance for the path to recovery.

Discussion topics included:

• Resiliency Strategies: Gain insights into best practices for building business resilience against future disasters. 
• Securing Financial Support: See how to access crucial SBA programs and explore payment modification options that can provide vital financial relief for businesses struggling in the aftermath of the wildfires.
• Community Support: Discuss the importance of community support and collaboration in the recovery process.

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