The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

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 WorkshopUtah 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 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 ProgramsSavings-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”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 OrganizationsCommunity 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 FundBanker 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.

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