First Friday -"Let's Talk about Credit" - Small Business Lending and you

Adam Farrah has been providing assistance to small businesses for over 35 years. After joining Union County Economic Development Corporation (now known as UCEDC) in 1987 as the Director of Financial Programs, he served as UCEDC’s Senior Vice President for 22 years, overseeing its financial programs as well as its government procurement assistance and business development divisions. Mr. Farrah became President of UCEDC in December of 2019.
In his role as President, Mr. Farrah is responsible for new product development, including SBA programs, as well as annual fundraising and management via donations, foundation support, and long-term state and federal contracts. Mr. Farrah reports to a 19 member board of trustees representing small and large corporations across various industry sectors, maintains partnerships, and testifies on public issues and business initiatives before state and local legislative and regulatory bodies.
Prior to joining UCEDC, Mr. Farrah was the senior loan officer for the Elizabeth Development Company for several years. He is a graduate of Stockton State College, a resident of Mountainside, NJ and is the father of twin daughters.
Leigh DelPorto has spent her last decade in retail banking with a passion for helping small business owners grow their business.  Leigh transferred to the Summit Market for M&T Bank last July and immediately joined the Suburban Chamber of Commerce to connect with community leaders and area business owners.  She recently became a proud member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.  Supporting the community through financial literacy education to both area residents and local businesses is the favorite part of her role as an M&T banker.
Leigh DelPorto has spent her last decade in retail banking with a passion for helping small business owners grow their business.  Leigh transferred to the Summit Market for M&T Bank last July and immediately joined the Suburban Chamber of Commerce to connect with community leaders and area business owners.  She recently became a proud member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors.  Supporting the community through financial literacy education to both area residents and local businesses is the favorite part of her role as an M&T banker.
Gordon Kline is an AVP, Branch Manager with Investors Bank located at 393 Springfield Ave in Summit.   Gordon is a business specialist whose expertise includes customizing solutions to business owners and non-profit organizations.  
Gordon has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry.  Before joining Investors Bank, Gordon worked at Santander Bank as an Area Manager and prior experience includes working at PNC Bank in a leadership capacity role.