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Upcoming Event
Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the REDF
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.: Registration and breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Forum
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
101 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Attendees are encouraged to use public transportation. The Fed is located directly outside of the Embarcadero BART and MUNI station. Photo identification is required for building access.
There is no charge, but advanced registration is required to gain access to premises. Space is limited, please register by the end of the day on December 3, 2008
Questions? Contact Lena Robinson, 415-974-2717 |
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Agenda |
| 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. |
Registration and networking (breakfast will be served) |
| 8:45 a.m. |
Welcome and introductions
Lena Robinson, Regional Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco |
| 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. |
CRA in Challenging Economic Times
Richard M. Rosenberg, Retired CEO, Bank of America and Member, REDF Board of Directors |
| 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. |
What is Social Enterprise?
Hear from a distinguished panel of social enterprise experts as they discuss the distinction between social enterprise and earned income; the role of social enterprise as a workforce development strategy; and the value that social enterprise adds to the social sector. Panelists will discuss how social enterprise contributes to operational and financial self-sufficiency and the critical role that banks and foundations can play in advancing social enterprise.
| Moderator: |
Carla Javits, REDF |
| Panelists: |
Deborah Alvarez-Rodriguez, Goodwill Industries
Tess Reynolds, New Door Ventures
Rick Aubry, Rubicon Programs, Inc. |
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| 10:00 – 10:10 a.m. |
BREAK |
| 10:10 – 11:00 a.m. |
Social Enterprise in Action
Social enterprise practitioners from around the Bay Area will provide examples of how they have used business ventures providing goods and services that the marketplace values to employ people with the greatest barriers to work. Hear how they got started, how they identified a strategic niche and their future plans for expansion and growth.
| Moderator: |
Jason Trimiew, REDF |
| Panelists: |
Gia Grant, San Francisco Clean City
Marc Spencer, Juma Ventures
Villy Wang, BAYCAT
Elizabeth Hewson, Community Housing Partnership |
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| 11:00 – 11:10 a.m. |
BREAK |
| 11:10 – 11:50 p.m. |
The Potential of Social Enterprise
Moderator: Ian Galloway, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
With the prior two panels as a backdrop, this moderated discussion with panel experts provides attendees a chance to further explore the potential of social enterprise as an opportunity for their organization. Panelists will emphasize the various ways that banks can invest in social enterprise to maximize CRA opportunities and objectives. |
| 11:50 p.m. |
Closing remarks |
| 12:00 p.m. |
ADJOURN |
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