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The Community Development department of the
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco sponsors and develops
workshops and conferences on community development issues
throughout the year. The archive below contains handouts,
links, and reference materials from these events. Be sure
to check back frequently as new meetings are added to the
archive.
 Utah Interagency CRA Officer Workshop
January 11, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
The interagency-sponsored workshop is designed for CRA Officers at Banks and Thrifts who are interested in obtaining current information and training on the CRA regulation, exam preparation and how to develop a bank CRA compliance strategy.
2012 Los Angeles Banker Discussion Group:
Reinvesting in Low-Income Communities
January 17, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
The push for job creation and small business development top today’s headlines around the country and Los Angeles is no exception. All bankers are welcome to join us in a lively topical discussion with guest speaker Forescee Hogan-Rowles of the Community Financial Resource Center.
Savings-Linked Homeownership Assistance Programs:
A New Look at the IDEA and AFI Programs
January 18, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Coming your way is a special presentation for nonprofits and financial institutions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, and Opportunity to Assets on new approaches to homeownership through two savings-linked programs: Assets for Independence (AFI) and the Individual Development Empowerment Account (IDEA).
 Asset Building Coalition of Greater Los Angeles presents “Financing Local Economic Development through CRA Related Investments in New Markets Tax Credits”
February 3, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Many local community-based organizations are unfamiliar with the significant impact that New Markets Tax Credit investments have on revitalizing their local communities. Join the Local Initiatives Support Corporation for a presentation for you and your peers to find out how they work and how they are changing the face of distressed communities.
 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) 101 for Community-Based Organizations
February 8, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
This interagency-sponsored workshop is designed for staff of community-based organizations who are interested in obtaining current information and training on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how it can benefit their organizations. This workshop will cover how community-based organizations may constructively work with banks to improve neighborhoods and communities. The session will be interactive, and the participants will receive resource materials.
Banker Luncheon with the Opportunity Fund
February 8, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
The Opportunity Fund has arrived in Los Angeles and is eager to assist community based organizations and local lenders with capital to further mutual community economic development goals and to create long lasting partnerships. Come by for lunch and a great conversation with your peers on the subject of greater small business development outcomes in Los Angeles.
 Hawaii Impact Investment Conference
Money + Aloha = HI Impact
February 9, 2012
Honolulu, HI
Participate in this conference to learn how impact investing can bring financial returns while mitigating social and environmental challenges. Participation is by invitation only.
 Southwest Alaska: The Genuine Aquabounty
Southwest Alaska Economic Summit and Annual SWAMC Membership Meeting
February 16 & 17, 2012
Anchorage, AK
Join Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference members, Southwest Alaskan elected officials, businesses and residents, agencies, and other regional stakeholders to network, learn about and discuss important development topics, and reach consensus on policy issues that affect Southwest Alaska.
Federal Agency Grant Writing Workshop: The Art & Science of Grant Writing
February 29 & March 1, 2012
Fresno, CA
The Art and Science of Grant Writing is a FREE two-day workshop allowing participants to gain a competitive edge when preparing grant proposals and structuring their organization/program in a way that is more conducive to securing government, corporate or foundation funding. Who should attend? Community based organizations, local government staff, faith based groups, and grant writing consultants serving nonprofits.
Vision During Crisis: Reinventing Neighborhood Revitalization
March 1, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
There is a historic convergence of funding threats to federal, state and local jurisdictions at a time when communities have the greatest need. A strategic response is required. This meeting was a call to action for principal stakeholders to create new approaches to neighborhood revitalization based on stabilizing the single-family foreclosure crisis in Los Angeles.
 The 2012 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
March 25-28, 2012
Seattle, Washington
From March 25-28, 2012, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, in partnership with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, hosted the 2012 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference in Seattle, WA.
 Northcoast Tribal and Community Development Summit
April 11-12, 2012
Arcata, CA
Join community and economic development and tribal representatives from the northcoast region to explore strategies and partnerships for addressing the community credit needs of households and businesses. This meeting will also be an opportunity for the federal banking regulatory agencies to gather feedback about demand for credit, the local economic environment, and other issues that may inform the provision of financial services. Meetings are scheduled over the course of two days.
 Community Development Policy Briefing: The Suburbanization
of Poverty
April 16, 2011
San Francisco, CA
The briefing will focus on rising suburban poverty and the phenomenon's implications for public policy and community development. The event will highlight the latest research on the topic and offer a chance to hear how local organizations are responding to suburban poverty here in the Bay Area.
 The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) 101 for Community-Based Organizations
April 18, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
This interagency-sponsored workshop is designed for staff of community-based organizations who are interested in obtaining current information and training on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how it can benefit their organizations. This workshop will cover how community-based organizations may constructively work with banks to improve neighborhoods and communities. The session will be interactive, and the participants will receive resource materials.
 Oregon Money Smart Week Luncheon
April 20, 2012
Portland, WA
Learn about Oregon’s Money Smart Week and how you can make it a big success. Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across the state including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media. Guest speaker: Pam Krueger, host of the national PBS show MoneyTrack.
 Washington Money Smart Week Luncheon
April 23, 2012
Seattle, WA
Learn about Washington’s Money Smart Week and how you can make it a big success. Money Smart Week® is a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances. This is achieved through the collaboration and coordinated effort of organizations across the state including businesses, financial institutions, schools, libraries, not-for-profits, government agencies and the media.
Nevada CRA Bankers Roundtable
April 25, 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada
The Roundtable is an association of financial institutions in Nevada. Its purpose is to enhance understanding and meet the requirements of the Community Reinvestment Act. Through participation in the Roundtables, financial institutions share their resources and knowledge to effectively ascertain and address community credit needs.
Economic Development in Indian Country Interagency Meeting
April 26, 2012
Portland, OR
Government agency representatives are invited to this meeting to share information about their resources available to support community and economic development in Indian Country. Participants will discuss current challenges, best practices, and brainstorm potential ways to collaborate in the future.
Oregon CRA Roundtable
April 26, 2012
Portland, OR
CRA officers are invited to this CRA Roundtable to share ideas on how to improve CRA performance.
Expanding Affordable Housing in Clark County
April 27, 2012
Vancouver, WA
Please join us for a meeting to introduce the Vancouver Housing Authority’s newest initiatives to improve and expand upon the current stock of affordable housing in Clark County. This is an opportunity for leaders of banks and credit unions to learn about proposed initiatives to improve the lives of people living with low and very low incomes by improving current living conditions and offering new opportunities that could propel families into home ownership and self-sufficiency.
 2011 Federal Reserve Community Affairs Research Conference
The seventh Federal Reserve Community Affairs Research Conference, will be held April 28-29, 2011, in Arlington, Virginia. The goal of the conference is to highlight new research that can directly inform community development policy and practice in the wake of the deepest recession since the pre-War period. Click here for more information about the conference.
Arizona Workforce Development Forum
May 2, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
The recovery from the Great Recession has been distinguished by record high long term unemployment. Data shows that a significant number of job cuts are impacting employment on a permanent basis and are particularly hard hitting in lower-income communities. This interagency-sponsored workshop will include an economic overview with an emphasis on labor market and unemployment date and an overview of local government programs and nonprofit agency programs addressing the unemployment needs.
Community Development Venture Capital Roundtable
May 3, 2012
Honolulu, HI
Join this forum to participate in a discussion on how we can increase access to community development venture capital in Hawaii. At this Roundtable, we will also discuss current examination issues, share announcements of upcoming events. Due to this Roundtable’s primary topic, please feel free to invite your bank’s investment officer(s) to help with necessary due diligence.
 Hawaii Jump$tart Meeting
May 3, 2012
Honolulu, HI
Join this meeting to learn how you can collaborate with other organizations to promote financial education in Hawaii.
Hawaii CDFI Roundtable
May 4, 2012
Honolulu, HI
Join this Roundtable to network with other Hawaii CDFIs, share best practices, and brainstorm ideas for future collaborative activities.
 Asset Building Coalition of Greater Los Angeles presents
"A Workshop on Fair Lending: What it is, how banks must comply with it, and what nonprofits need to know about it"
Friday, May 4, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
This workshop for non-profits explained the lending restrictions banks and other creditors operate under. The presentation of fair lending regulations will help nonprofit employees and the clients they serve.
 Building Sustainable Organizations for Affordable Housing and Community Impact
May 8, 2012 in San Francisco, CA
May 9, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA
This half day workshop featured findings from two reports recently released by Enterprise Foundation that highlight lessons learned and recommendations to housing organizations and their funders about building sustainable organizations, learning how to assess risk in project management, and evaluating the organization’s fiscal strength.
 Bay Area Capital Connections Conference V (BACC V)
May 10, 2012
San Francisco, CA
The fifth annual Bay Area Capital Connections Conference connects companies positioned for growth to investors and resources that can facilitate growth. We are especially focused on companies under diverse leadership with the goal of assisting these companies in building strong financial results and generating social and economic benefits. Up and coming entrepreneurs who may be ready to pitch at future conferences are also encouraged to attend.
San Joaquin Valley Housing Summit
May 22, 2012
Fresno, CA
The Affordable Housing Summit will bring together professionals from around the state to bolster advocacy for affordable housing in the San Joaquin Valley, educate and empower each other on challenges and opportunities we face as a region, and build up traction for the San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative.
Financial Stability/Self-Sufficiency and Transportation Needs in Salt Lake City
June 6, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
One of the prominent issues that arises when discussing barriers to employment for the low and moderate-income population is the issue of transportation. This meeting will introduce Ways to Work, a nonprofit financial empowerment loan program that helps working families move beyond poverty through access to financial education and reliable transportation.
 Spring 2012 San Diego CRA Roundtable
Thursday, June 14, 2012
San Diego, CA
Please join the three federal banking regulators, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over lunch to learn about the current activities of long-standing community development nonprofit organizations. These organizations have been working for decades in specific historically underserved neighborhoods and it is an opportune time to have an open dialogue regarding the current issues affecting these communities.
Customizing Federal and State Loan Guarantee Programs; a credit enhancement proposal and response
June 14-15, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Every year public agencies provide billions of dollars in loan guarantees for small business enterprises. Despite this investment, many entrepreneurs are unable to secure the financing they need to expand and generate jobs. Join us for a private investment and public agency forum with high ranking and highly visible speakers in a discussion of public credit subsidy programs and potential incentives for organizing and financing small business credit enhancements.
Guam CRA Roundtable
June 18, 2012
Tamuning, GU
CRA officers and other bank staff are invited to join this roundtable to hear about the latest examination issues related to CRA, share information and other needs to meet their CRA goals, discuss local CRA opportunities, learn about high impact CRA activities from other parts of the country, and network with other CRA officers.
Affordable Housing Symposium
June 19-20, 2012
Tamuning, Guam
Join us at this year’s Affordable Housing Symposium. Hear from experts and share your views on how Guam will meet its current and future affordable housing needs. This 4th annual symposium will provide an update on the current five year affordable housing strategic developed and refined during previous symposiums, and ask for your feedback. Feedback from participants is needed to ensure the plan meets the affordable housing needs of today and in the future.
 West Oakland Community Investment Forum
June 20, 2012
Oakland, CA
Meet representatives from some of the organizations delivering direct programs in West Oakland and hear about the work they are doing to address the health, economic, educational and cultural needs of the residents, the impact it is having and where additional resources could be deployed to do more. The meeting will be followed by a brief walking tour.
Exploring Low-Income Neighborhoods in the Regional Context
June 20th, 2012
San Francisco, CA
Co-sponsored by the Institute for Comprehensive Community Development, Urban Institute, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and Bay Area LISC, "Exploring Low-Income Neighborhoods in a Regional Context" will explore how low-income neighborhoods can more fully engage in regional economic activity.
The Nuts and Bolts of Financing Social Enterprise: Lessons Learned and the Due Diligence Process
June 25, 2012
Honolulu, HI
Participate in this workshop to learn how to finance social enterprises using a variety of resources including equity, debt and microloans. This workshop is an extension of the HI Impact conference held in February 2012.
Spring 2012 Los Angeles CRA Roundtable
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Please join the three federal banking regulators, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Reserve Bank, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency over breakfast to learn about the current activities of long-standing community development nonprofit organizations. These organizations have been working for decades in specific historically underserved neighborhoods and it is an opportune time to have an open dialogue regarding the current issues affecting these communities.
Community Development Forum
July 19, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
This interagency-sponsored forum will include an economic overview, panel presentations by community-based organizations whose areas of focus include housing, financial education, small business/micro-lending, self-sufficiency initiatives and building sustainable communities and an in-depth group discussion.
NeighborWorks® Umpqua
Realtor- Lender Forum
July 25, 2012
Roseburg, OR
Join this informative session to learn more about current Local and Statewide efforts to promote and protect Homeownership. Learn about our latest down-payment assistance programs, the new statewide initiative “HomeSmart Oregon” and familiarize with the new SB 1552 legislation and its affect on the industry.
Southern Oregon CRA Roundtable
July 26, 2012
Medford, OR
CRA officers and other bank staff are invited to participate in this roundtable to hear about the latest examination issues related to CRA, share information and other needs to meet their CRA goals, discuss local CRA opportunities, learn about high impact CRA activities from other parts of the country, and network with other CRA officers.
Neighborhood Indicators and Community Initiatives
Hosted by the Asset Building Coalition of Greater Los Angeles “Four First Fridays”
August 3, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Whether you are a data master or a data linkage, join us for a presentation by Matthew Lambert of the Federal Reserve Board as he demonstrates the successes in California and beyond of the “National Neighborhood Indicators Project”. Find out how technology and methodology that has benefitted 35 other cities over fifteen years could help unify the ways in which community investments are applied to the Los Angeles area.
Community Development Policy Briefing: Community Development and Schools
August 13, 2012
San Francisco
This event brought together experts in education, affordable housing, regional planning, community development finance, and policy to discuss how the community development and education sectors can better collaborate to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for low- and moderate-income students.
Nevada Workforce Development Forum
August 15, 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada
The forum will provide an overview of resources and organizations to provide assistance for individuals, and highlight how financial institutions may assist and have an impact on reducing unemployment in low- and moderate-income Nevada communities.
Future of Economic Development and Revitalization Post Redevelopment
Thursday, September 6, 2012
San Francisco, CA
The loss of redevelopment will bruise an already battered economic recovery in the California communities that need them the most. The important questions are how much, who will be impacted, and what can be done about it? Attendees will gain a deeper understanding about the tremendous role that redevelopment played in the economic growth of local economies and learn about tools and partnership opportunities that can fill the gap.
Native Financial Education Meeting
September 6, 2012
Denver, CO
The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), working in partnership with tribes, organizations, business, federal government and others, is convening this meeting to discuss the rebirth of Native Financial Education Coalition (NFEC).
 CRA Mixer and Q&A
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Join the CRA Resource Exchange in LA, a quarterly venue for nonprofit community-based leaders to present their project ideas for potential funding consideration by banks under their CRA programs. Learn more about at the reception. New to CRA programs? Come early for a free training!
Optimizing Corporate and Philanthropic Investment in Youth
September 24, 2012
San Francisco, CA
This forum will bring together practitioners, corporate and foundation funders, and policy experts in the San Francisco Bay Area to learn more about the landscape of youth engagement programs and how these programs could be optimized by linking them to other strategies that improve higher education outcomes.
Capital Markets for Impact at Scale
October 1, 2012
8:30am - 2:30pm
This event, hosted alongside SOCAP12, showcased content on "institutional" impact/community investing and the effort to mainstream social capital markets. It introduced new audiences to impact investing, including those from the institutional investment industry, and built on conversations freshly initiated or rapidly developing among more established players, including those from community finance and Wall St.
Hawai'i Homeownership Forums
October 10, 2012 Kauai
October 11, 2012 Maui
Join these Homeownership Forums to share ideas on how we can increase homeownership in Hawai’i. Learn about organizations that can assist first-time homebuyers, including counseling and down payment assistance, and discuss ways to mitigate the negative impacts from foreclosures.
Hawai'i Small Business Forums
October 10, 2012 Kauai
October 11, 2012 Maui
Participate in these Small Business Forums to share ideas on how we can increase our support and assistance to small businesses. Learn about the variety of technical assistance and financial resources and join in a discussion on how they could be improved to meet the needs of small businesses.
Small Business Fair: Launch Your Dreams into Reality
October 13, 2012
Honolulu, HI
This event will allow small business owners the opportunity to meet with resource providers from a variety of government agencies and nonprofit organizations and learn how to improve their businesses.
Greater Sacramento Community Development Forum
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Sacramento, CA
The federal banking regulators are gathering to present the second 2012 convening of the Greater Sacramento Community Development Forum. This quarter’s forum will focus on the small business and economic development.
Alaska Financial Institutions Community Development Roundtable
October 22, 2012
Anchorage, AK
Financial institution representatives are invited to join this Community Development Roundtable to participate in an open dialogue on the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals and families and brainstorm ideas on how they could collaborate to address those needs.
Community Reinvestment Act 101 Training for Community Based Organizations
October 23, 2012
San Jose, CA
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of the Community Reinvestment Act CRA.
Idaho Financial Literacy Coalition (Jump$tart) Meeting
October 24, 2012
Moscow, ID
Representatives from financial institutions, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and others involved in financial education, are invited to join this meeting to network with others, share best practices, and brainstorm ideas for future collaborative activities.
Nevada CRA & Community Development Workshop
October 25, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
Leaders in community development are invited to join us for this valuable workshop. This event will be a unique opportunity to participate in a workshop on "Bridges Out of Poverty," a framework for communities that want to reduce generational poverty rates or transition people out of poverty. The model consists of a series of tools that can be implemented in any sector (business, healthcare, education, social and human services, etc.) that provide the understanding of how economic class effects sustainable community. The workshop provides the "aha" opportunity that leads to effective initiatives to lower poverty rates.
Entrepreneurship Symposium: Building Bridges to Brighter Futures
October 25-26, 2012
Tacoma, WA
Please join us to discuss the role of micro and small business in economic recovery and our combined capacity to serve entrepreneurs across Washington State. With a focus on innovative approaches, this Symposium will address methods and resources to start, grow and expand business to create jobs and promote economic independence for underserved individuals and disadvantaged communities.
Asset Building Coalition of Greater Los Angeles presents Four First Fridays: "Resources for Community Development from Community Development Lenders"
November 2, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
This event has been canceled.
 Rural Housing Summit 2012
New Visions for a New Landscape
October 25 – 26, 2012
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA
The Rural Housing Summit brings together housing professionals and advocates to examine key policy and program issues and develop a strategic action plan to improve the living conditions of low-income and rural Californians during the upcoming year and beyond.
Nevada Forum: Resources and Technical Assistance for Community Development November 15, 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada
The forum will provide information on funding and technical assistance resources for much needed Nevada community and economic development initiatives. Participants will focus on immediate needs and issues of their local geographies, and how they relate to community development projects.
 Los Angeles Banker CRA Roundtable
“Addressing the Needs of Small Businesses in the Current Economic Environment”
Monday, November 26, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Join us as we lead a panel of intermediary small business community lenders into a discussion on ways they address the needs of small businesses through the products and services they offer. This is a closed session for bankers, CRA officers, community development lending staff and other bank employees.
Arizona CRA "Bankers Only" Roundtable
November 27, 2012
Phoenix, AZ
At this Bankers CRA Roundtable, designed for CRA Officers and community development banking staff, we will engage in a conversation about initiatives from cities and counties in Arizona, including the Phoenix area, Flagstaff and Pima County. In addition, we will hear updates on ADOH’s Hardest Hit Fund, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, the Attorneys’ General Settlement, and the recently formed Money Smart/Small Business Committee.
Las Vegas Healthy Communities Coalition Community Forum on "Collective Impact"
November 27 & 28, 2012
Las Vegas, Nevada
A roundtable discussion with leaders in business, early childhood education, CCSD, UNLV, workforce development, foundations, nonprofits and government to create the framework for a plan supporting our youth and build a healthy community cradle to career through a collective impact model.
Utah Bankers CRA Roundtable
November 28, 2012
Salt Lake City, UT
At this roundtable, designed for CRA Officers and community development banking staff, we will highlight an innovative new financing structure and existing and new local initiatives. In addition, the FDIC will provide an overview of its recently released Money Smart for Small Business curriculum and the results of the FDIC Model Safe Accounts Pilot. The presentations will be followed by a “bankers-only” CRA Roundtable discussion.
San Diego Banker CRA Roundtable
“Addressing the Needs of Small Businesses in the Current Economic Environment”
November 30, 2012
San Diego, CA
Join us as we lead a panel of intermediary small business community lenders into a discussion on ways they address the needs of small businesses through the products and services they offer. This is a closed session for bankers, CRA officers, community development lending staff and other bank employees.
 Book Launch: Investing in What Works for America's Communities
December 4, 2012
Washington DC
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Low Income Investment Fund, and the Citi Foundation will convene the nation’s top community and economic development experts, analysts, financiers, researchers, philanthropists, and public policymakers to share lessons they’ve learned for building sustainable communities and what steps the public and private sectors need to take to foster prosperity.
Legislative Staff Briefing on Foreclosure Mitigation Programs and Real Estate Fraud Prevention in California
December 6, 2012
Los Angeles, CA
Staff of elected officials are invited to the NHS of Los Angeles County to attend a half-day training on foreclosure related programs and real estate fraud prevention in California. This is an opportunity for staff of elected officials to learn about ways to assist constituents and protect their homes and themselves.
Policy Briefing: New Paths to Housing and Transportation Affordability in Transit Served Communities
December 12, 2012
San Francisco, CA
During this briefing, panelists will explore the opportunities and challenges in planning and financing affordable transit-oriented housing developments that incorporate non-traditional parking configurations and alternative transportation subsidies for residents.
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