The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Community Development

Northern California RoundtablesNothern California Roundtables

The CRA Roundtables are provided as a service to bankers by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.

Sacramento
September 23
8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Fresno
October 7
8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.


Questions? Contact: Lena Robinson 415-974-2717.

CRA Roundtable Description and Materials

Performance Context and Reinvestment Opportunities

How does the broader economic environment affect the capital and credit demands of local communities? What conditions and factors have the greatest bearing on your bank’s ability to find community investment opportunities? These are key questions that determine the performance context for an institution’s CRA evaluation. You are invited to join other community development officers of large and intermediate small banks to discuss these questions and explore opportunities for community reinvestment. This roundtable is designed to allow attendees the opportunity to share information and exchange ideas that may result in increased CRA lending, service and investment activity. As a result of this meeting, attendees will learn more about issues and needs affecting low-income communities in the immediate region, network with other community development officers, and possibly identify new partnerships.

CRA Roundtable Materials

Sacramento Agenda (PDF)
Fresno Agenda (PDF)

8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and networking (hot breakfast will be served)
9:00 a.m. Welcome and introductions
9:10 – 10:30 a.m. Panel: Regional Economic Trends, Conditions and Opportunities
Moderator: Tim Johnson, California Business Minute
  Central Valley Community Development Resources (PDF)
California Facts, Sacramento Region (PDF)
California Facts, San Joaquin Valley Region (PDF)
2007 State New Economy Index: California (PDF)
  Dr. Jeffrey A. Michael, Eberhardt School of Business
  Sacramento Regional Economic Outlook (PDF)
Fresno Regional Economic Outlook (PDF)
  Claudia Viek, California Association for Microenterpise Opportunity
Bryan L. Moe, Central California SBDC
Michael Carroll, Rural Community Assistance Corporation
  Rural Community Assistance Corporation: CRA Investment Opportunities (PDF)
10:40 – 12:00 p.m. Performance Context Discussion
Facilitator: Lena Robinson, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
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