Please join us for the Small Business Shared Interest Group: Finance as an Innovation Engine
Webinar
February 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST
Session Description:
Finance leaders in small and mid-sized businesses are no longer just stewards of the numbersβthey are catalysts for innovation, growth, and strategic agility. This interactive panel discussion brings together experienced leaders to explore how finance functions can evolve from transactional roles into strategic partners. Drawing from real-world experiences, panelists will discuss how financial data can be transformed into actionable insights, how technology can free capacity for higher-value work, and how finance professionals can effectively tell the story behind the numbers to influence decision-making. Attendees will gain practical perspectives on using finance as an innovation engine while remaining agile in an increasingly complex and fast-changing business environment.
CPE Credit: 2.0 ICMA CPE credits
Use this link to register:
Small Business Shared Interest Group: Finance as an Innovation Engine
π€Rock-Star Speakers:
David Belnap, CMA, CSCA, CPA
Founder and Operator, My IDEAL CFO
Chris Dastoli, CMA, CSCA, MBA
Director of Finance
Steve McNally, CMA, CPA
Former IMA Global Chair
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Ilya Ilienko, dual MBA, CPA, CMA
Board Member / Director
East Coast - United States
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Ilya Ilienko, dual MBA, CPA, CMA
Board Member / Director
East Coast - United States
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