http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/events.html Participate in one of the many events sponsored by the Community Development Department. http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1116/index.html Small business, which the SBA defines as businesses having fewer than 500 employees, has generated 64 percent of net new jobs over the past 15 years and continue to employ over half of all private sector U.S. workers. In recognition of the important role that small business plays in the economic vitality of this country, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act included several new and revised provisions designed to expand access to capital and support small businesses during this challenging economic period. The upcoming forum will give you an opportunity to learn more about the effect that the ARRA provisions have had on small business lending, the influence of regulation on the lending environment, and other trends and issues impacting the capacity of small businesses to start, continue, and grow. As a result of this forum, we hope to inspire a greater understanding of what small businesses need to survive during these recessionary times. Community Development Events Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1116/index.html http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1109/index.html "Challenges and Opportunities for Homeownership in a Changing Financial Environment." The fall CRA Roundtable will focus on the topic of sustainable homeownership. The roundtable is designed to reach CRA officers, community lending staff, bank managers, CDFI staff, and other community organizations interested in the issues of sustainable homeownership in Los Angeles. Community Development Events Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1109/index.html http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1105/index.html Please join Washington Asset Building Coalition members at our second conference where we will learn together about the many facets of asset building and how to be more successful in fostering it to strengthen individuals, families and our communities in this time of economic difficulty. Community Development Events Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1105/index.html http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1104/index.html Please join us for a panel presentation and discussion on research that focuses on building assets for low-income families. Panelists will present on existing assets research and its applications to public policy and identify research questions and future directions for the field. Community Development Events Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT http://www.frbsf.org/community/resources/2009/1104/index.html