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Media Advisory
March 24, 2004
SF Federal Reserve Bank President To Open Community Reinvestment Conference
| TO: |
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Business and economics writers/editors who follow the Federal
Reserve and City-Metro editors interested in community development
issues. |
| WHO: |
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Robert T. Parry, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank
of San Francisco. Dr. Parry is a member of the Federal Open Market
Committee, the group headed by Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan that
sets the course of monetary policy for
the nation.
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| WHAT: |
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Community Reinvestment Conference 2004
This conference will spotlight the community development industry,
including emerging credit trends, investment opportunities, and
the untapped markets within low- and moderate-income communities.
Los Angeles Mayor James Hahn will welcome attendees via video and
highlight Hollywood’s own community reinvestment makeover.
SF Federal Reserve Bank President Robert Parry will deliver opening
remarks to the Community Reinvestment Conference, discussing the
importance of community development and the Fed’s role in
helping to address community needs.
Dr. Parry will be followed by a panel discussion of community
development experts, providing their diverse perspectives on the
state of the community reinvestment industry. Panel participants:
- Sandra Braunstein, Federal Reserve Board of Governors
- Malcolm Bush, Woodstock Institute
- Judy Kennedy, National Association
of Affordable Housing Lenders
- Doug Woodruff, Bank of America
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| WHEN: |
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Monday, March 29, 2004
- Parry remarks at 9:40 AM PST -- No Media Availability
- Conference panel discussion immediately following
from 10:00 – 11:30 PM PST
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| WHERE: |
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Hollywood Renaissance Hotel, 1755 Highland Avenue, (323) 856-1200
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| CONTACT: |
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Parry liaison, Carol Eckert, (415) 977-3853 |
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