Flaggl Conference

meet our keynote speaker: james (jim) olson

Husband. Professor. Author. Former CIA Chief of Counterintelligence.

For 31 years, Jim and his wife Meredith lived undercover, spying for the CIA. A farm boy from Iowa, Jim’s life changed forever with one mysterious phone call that launched him into a world of espionage.

Join us for our Opening Session, where Jim Olson will share riveting stories of clandestine operations, the moral dilemmas of spying, and why intelligence work is critical for America’s security today.

Jim is a Senior Lecturer at the Bush School of Government and Public Service, with a decorated 25-year CIA career and numerous honors for his service and teaching. He is also the author of Fair Play: The Moral Dilemmas of Spying.

Don’t miss this eye-opening keynote on Thursday, September 18!

About the FLAGGL Conference

This year’s conference will be entirely IN-PERSON. Join a cross-section of attendees from various lending institutions throughout the state of Florida to learn from SBA lending industry experts and network with fellow colleagues at one of the industry’s top-rated conferences. The FLAGGL Board is excited to deliver another outstanding conference in 2025 as we celebrate our SBA Lending successes From Orlando with Love! We expect another sold out conference this year, so register early!

Registration Information

Lender Registration

Sponsor Opportunities

Lenders may register under a "Member" or "Non-Member" ticket rate (FLAGGL members receive $100 off the cost of their registration using the discount code supplied via email week of 12/9)

Regular Rate ends 7/15/25

Late Rate starts 7/16/25

Sponsor Opportunities

This year's TWO Presenting Sponsors are exclusive to non-competing categories and are first-come, first-served! All other sponsor levels are unlimited (Download Conference Package Here).

Sponsorship closes July 31st. Exhibit-Only opens July 14th ONLY IF spaces have not yet sold out.

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Other Tickets

Sponsor Opportunities

Other Tickets

Non-Lender/Non-Sponsors $850*

Government tickets $399

Limited Guest tickets $200 (both evenings)

*+$100 for non-FLAGGL members

Add Golf or Pickleball to your registration for additional fees.

2025 BREAKOUT SESSION LISTING

Underwriting, Closing & Servicing

Mission Possible: Deciphering SOP 50 10's Latest Changes
The Underwriting Code: Structuring Loans with Precision; Companion Loans
License to Collect: Mastering SBA Loan Servicing, Liquidation & Guaranty Recovery
Ask the Attorney
Goldfinger’s Guide to SBA 504: Debt Refi & Cash Out

Sales & Business Development