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Calendar of Upcoming Events

Nonprofit Training: Conserving and Creating ResourcesNonprofit Training: Conserving and Creating Resources
Wednesday, April 29
This course is designed to assist nonprofits “navigate through a tough economy”.  Given today’s economic uncertainties, this course will focus on:  mitigating financial risk, enhancing expense controls, and most importantly – conserving and creating resources for your organization.

Challenges and Opportunities for Homeownership in a Changing Financial EnvironmentChallenges and Opportunities for Homeownership in a Changing Financial Environment
May 6
San Francisco, California
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and The Greenlining Institute invite you to join bankers, community development professionals and affordable housing advocates from across the state to hear perspectives about we can learn from the foreclosure crisis and how we can use these lessons to shape principles for future mortgage lending practices.

Attendees can expect to gain an understanding of the current mortgage lending environment and identify appropriate strategies to assist borrowers. An interactive format will allow for dialogue among presenters and attendees.

2009 Pacific Northwest Microfinance Conference2009 Pacific Northwest Microfinance Conference
May 8-9
Seattle, Washington
Join us at this conference to deepen you knowledge of the role that microfinance is playing in creating lasting solutions to poverty in the United States and abroad.

Spring 2009 CRA Banker’s Roundtable San Joaquin ValleySpring 2009 CRA Banker’s Roundtable San Joaquin Valley
Wednesday, May 20
Join CRA bankers and community development lenders to hear and discuss issues about economic conditions and navigating the “choppy waters” of today’s CRA compliance.

2009 Community Development Policy Summit2009 Community Development Policy Summit
Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
June 10-11
Cleveland, Ohio
This year’s summit provides a timely, meaningful opportunity to share knowledge and help formu­late industry positions that will impact low- and moderate-income communities for years to come. Critical questions that will be addressed include:

  • How should the CRA legislation be modified – or even replaced – to encour­age community reinvestment over the next 30 years?
  • What other vehicles besides homeownership make sense for accumulating wealth among LMI individuals and families?
  • What are some workable policy solutions for regions of the country especially hard hit by job loss, population decline, and foreclosure?

To learn more about the conference and reserve your spot, go to: www.clevelandfed.org/2009policysummit.

Farmworker Housing Asset and Property Management ConferenceFarmworker Housing Asset and Property Management Conference 
Thursday-Friday, June 25-26
Redmond, Oregon
Join other growers, nonprofit organizations, lenders, government agencies, and civic officials, at this unique conference to promote farmworker housing.