Events
2024

Upcoming Events
2024 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
March 4 - March 7, 2024Community development professionals will come together to explore how we can strengthen our communities for lasting impact.
2023

Past Events
Fueling an Inclusive Economy:
The Role of Employment Social Enterprises
September 14, 2023Join us for a discussion of how employment social enterprises can remove barriers to employment for Americans who are traditionally sidelined from the labor market.
2023 Idaho Rural Success Summit
April 18 - April 19, 2023Join us in Weiser, Idaho for two-day summit spotlighting successful examples of rural community development through lightning-round presentations and engaging panel discussions.
Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) Lenders Forum — Postponed
April 4, 2023This event has been postponed to mid-May.
2022

Lunch Meet-and-Greet with SF Fed Community Development
December 8, 2022Community-based, nonprofit, and public partners in the Salt Lake region are invited to get to know Community Development at the SF Fed.
Building a Bay Area for All: Harnessing the $1.2T Federal Infrastructure Package for Equitable Community Development
December 7, 2022Join us to explore how we can harness the $1.2T federal infrastructure package for equitable community development in the SF Bay Area.
Building a Thriving Care Workforce
November 3, 2022This event will bring together recent research from the San Francisco Fed’s Community Development team and concrete examples of ways to better support care workers to create a thriving care sector.
Bringing the Pieces Together: The 2022 Arizona Child Care and Early Learning Landscape Report
October 12, 2022Get the analysis, recommendations, and next steps from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)’s 2022 Arizona Child Care and Early Learning Landscape Report.
Idaho Rural Success Summit: Meeting the Moment
September 27, 2022The summit will highlight examples of rural communities in Idaho that are successfully coping against common challenges through leveraging partnerships and being resourceful.
SoCal Bankers CRA Roundtable: Affordable Housing & Community Development
September 21, 2022The SF Fed, FDIC, and OCC invite Southern California bankers to a roundtable discussion that will highlight solutions to the ever-expanding need for affordable housing in the region.
Interagency Forum on Broadband Access and Financial Institutions in Rural California
August 2, 2022Join us for a community development forum to learn about opportunities for partnership and funding mechanisms to expand broadband services and advance digital equity in rural California.
Historic Westside Las Vegas: HUNDRED Plan Investment Roundtable
May 17, 2022Join us on May 17 for an update on the HUNDRED Plan’s progress to date and to hear about community development investment opportunities for revitalizing Historic Westside Las Vegas.
2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
March 15 - March 17, 2022Register to watch the recordings of Reimagine, Reinvest, Rebuild, and explore the role of community development in shaping our shared future.
2021

Focusing on AAPI Communities: A Southern California CRA Banker Roundtable
November 9, 2021Join us to learn how banks can participate in an inclusive post-COVID recovery to help strengthen and enhance the economic vitality in Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities.
Investing in Child Care to Support Economic Recovery in Nevada
September 9, 2021Come learn about partnerships and opportunities for collaboration to meet the child care needs of Nevada’s working families.
Addressing Climate Risk through Equitable Community Development
July 21, 2021This virtual event on climate risk in the western United States explored the broad financial and economic impacts of climate change, and how the community development field can take action to advance equitable climate adaptation and resilience.
Harnessing the American Rescue Plan Act to Support Innovation in Child Care
June 24, 2021Learn how to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to change the long-term sustainability and scalability of child care while centering the needs of providers and working families.
Racial Equity Strategies: How Financial Institutions Can Effectively Support Minority-Owned Small Businesses
June 9, 2021Learn about disparities minority-owned small businesses face and how capital providers can better incorporate a racial equity lens to enhance lending.
Helping Small Business Survive and Thrive: An Inland Empire Community Development Forum
May 12, 2021Join us to explore resources and tools that support small businesses in the Inland Empire.
2020

Investing in the Future of Child Care: Integrating Child Care into Housing and Other Community Facilities
October 22, 2020This webinar explored how communities can work with developers and other stakeholders to integrate child care facilities into development projects and other public facilities that promote livable neighborhoods.
Investing in the Future of Child Care: Child Care as a Community Investment
October 15, 2020This webinar focused on how funding partners—including community development financial institutions (CDFIs), philanthropies, intermediaries, and banks—have roles to play in leveraging grants, investments, and loan products to boost the early care ecosystem.
Investing in the Future of Child Care: Supporting the Workforce with Early Care and Education Services
October 8, 2020This webinar focused on the intersection of child care and workforce sustainability. It was an insightful conversation with leaders who are advancing the partnerships and investments needed to foster family-centered approaches to employment and business development.
Investing in the Future of Child Care: Supporting Small Business Providers
October 1, 2020This webinar focused on the operational challenges facing small business child care providers both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. We explored the systemic changes needed to support the sustainability of these essential businesses and how each community partner can play a role.
Postponed: 2020 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
March 9 - March 12, 2020Register today for the 2020 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference in Denver, Colorado where we will explore new partnerships and strategies to advance equitable growth.
2019

Transforming Community Development through Arts and Culture
November 13, 2019Come be inspired! Join us to learn how artists are working with communities and community development organizations to tackle some of the most pressing and complex issues of our time.
2019 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Conference: Renewing the Promise of the Middle Class
May 9 - May 10, 2019Join us May 9-10 in Washington, DC for the Federal Reserve System Community Development Research Conference featuring the latest research on strategies to renew the promise of the middle class.
2019 Arizona Healthy Communities Conference
March 28, 2019Join us in Phoenix to explore ways to improve community health and well-being across Arizona.
Understanding Opportunity Zones in Southern Arizona
January 25, 2019Join us in Tucson to learn more about Opportunity Zones and what they mean for Southern Arizona.
2018

Investment Without Displacement: Solutions for Equitable, Healthy, Vibrant Communities
December 4, 2018Tune in as we explore national trends in the crisis of housing, commercial, and cultural displacement happening across the U.S.
Understanding Opportunity Zones in Nevada
November 27, 2018Join national experts and Nevada-based professionals to discuss Opportunity Zones in Nevada. Learn about the roles we can all play to ensure low-income communities benefit from and participate in the economic growth and development generated by this new tax incentive.
Expanding Access to Capital to Advance Healthy Nail Salons
August 21, 2018Come learn about the results of a microloan program that provides capital for nail salons to become recognized as Healthy Nail Salons, and hear the story of how unlikely partners came together to promote the health of low-income nail salon workers.
2018 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
March 18 - March 21, 2018Join a diverse group of public, nonprofit, and private sector practitioners and leaders at the premier conference for community development.
2017

Investing in America’s Workforce: Improving Outcomes for Workers and Employers
October 4 - October 6, 2017Join a national conversation on investing in workforce development efforts and improving economic mobility for workers.
Health, Wealth, and Housing: Promoting Cross-Sector Collaborations for Equity
October 4, 2017Join this event to learn from experts, community practitioners and funders in the field who are working to treat what are arguably the two most important social determinants of health: housing and wealth.
Invest in Results because Outcomes Matter
September 12, 2017Watch recordings from the launch of our new book, What Matters: Investing in Results to Build Strong, Vibrant Communities, and the beginning of a dialogue on the evolution of the outcomes universe.
Invest in Results Because Outcomes Matter
June 13, 2017Watch recordings from the launch of our new book, What Matters: Investing in Results to Build Strong, Vibrant Communities, and the beginning of a dialogue on the evolution of the outcomes universe.
Invest in Results because Outcomes Matter
June 5, 2017Please join us and Nonprofit Finance Fund for the launch of our new book, What Matters: Investing in Results to Build Strong, Vibrant Communities, and the beginning of a dialogue on the evolution of the outcomes universe.
Using Data for Social Change
April 20, 2017Join fellow nonprofit, government, and academic sector leaders to address how to use data to inform and measure community development work.
Strong, Prosperous, and Resilient Communities Challenge (SPARCC) Launch Event
March 30, 2017We all do better when everyone thrives. Join a conversation on building equity, prosperity, and sustainability for all.
Strong Foundations: The Economic Futures of Kids and Communities
March 23 - March 24, 2017This Federal Reserve System Community Development Research Conference will focus on the economic futures of America’s kids and communities. Kids with strong cognitive and social foundations are better-equipped to succeed in life and contribute to society at large. But recognizing that not all children have the same opportunities to grow and develop, how can we set young people on a strong course?
Central Oregon Housing First Training
March 9, 2017Join this training to learn more about the Housing First approach and discover ways it could work for Central Oregon.
The Economics of Placemaking: Preserving Creative Spaces in LA
January 26, 2017Come learn about successful partnerships that unearthed creativity in communities across Los Angeles.
2016

Washington CRA Roundtable
December 13, 2016Join this roundtable to learn about the new CRA Questions and Answers and how your bank can assist veterans through supporting affordable housing, small business technical assistance, and a loan fund specifically designed for veterans.
On the Edge: America’s Middle Neighborhoods
October 21, 2016Join us for a discussion on Middle Neighborhoods—those neighborhoods across America that are not in deep distress, but are not thriving either. Learn what makes these “on the edge” communities important to cities and why increasing attention on these areas is critical to preventing decline and building long-term social and economic vitality.
Reentry Solutions: People, Programs and Policy
October 19 - October 20, 2016Success in reentry is so much more than reducing recidivism. Success in reentry means creating the conditions that enable returning men and women to have the best shot at a new beginning.
Nevada Affordable Housing Resources Forum
October 19, 2016Join us to learn about resources that increase access to affordable single family homeownership and permanent supportive housing.
North Central Washington Regional Health Meeting
October 6, 2016Join this meeting to learn about the health disparities in North Central Washington and discuss strategies to increase better health outcomes.
Affordable Home-buying in Arizona: Fact or Fiction
September 29, 2016Join us and learn about methods to foster increased access to affordable mortgage products for low-income and underserved borrowers.
Tools for Building the City of Choice
August 16, 2016Join this forum to learn about the tools available to preserve Spokane’s affordable housing and assist small businesses.
Innovative Approaches to Solving the Housing Crisis
August 12, 2016This forum shared current innovations in small scale housing production for rental and homeownership and how you can support their wider adoption in communities throughout the state through advocacy, partnerships and financing.
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for Community Based Organizations
July 14, 2016Learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how it can benefit your organization and the communities you serve in Utah.
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for Community Based Organizations: Partnering for Success
July 6, 2016This workshop will provide hands-on training on the basics of CRA and discuss how to interact with banks to support community needs.
Access to Affordable Mortgage Credit in Southern Nevada
June 21, 2016This forum will bring together bankers, community-based organizations, and government to learn about ways to foster sustainable and affordable mortgage solutions for low-income households in the greater Southern Nevada region.
Equity Equivalent Investment (EQ2) Finance Forum
June 17, 2016This forum will explore Equity Equivalent Investments (EQ2) for non-profits, banks, and CDFIs.
San Diego Forum on Access to Affordable Mortgage Credit
June 15, 2016Learn more about mortgage programs that expand access to affordable mortgage credit for low- and moderate-income (LMI) families in the greater San Diego region.
Interagency CRA Bankers Roundtable – San Francisco Region
May 24, 2016This meeting is for bankers who oversee their institution’s CRA compliance, community development initiatives, and foundation grant making. It provides an interactive experience where attendees learn about emerging issues related to low-income communities and engage in thoughtful exchange with their peers.
CRA 101 for CBOs in Los Angeles
May 11, 2016This training session for community organizations covers all the bases for understanding how to work with banks to effect loans, investments, and support of community activities as mandated under the CRA Act. Join us to learn how these investments can benefit your organization.
2016 Inland Empire Community Development Forum
May 3, 2016This forum will showcase a panel of experts from the employment and housing sectors that will address changes happening in job placement and training as well as affordable housing.
Idaho Financial Education Summit
April 5, 2016Join this summit to learn how you can promote an improved and more efficient financial education system for Idahoans of diverse backgrounds through a series of educational breakout sessions, valuable resources, experienced speakers and networking opportunities.
What It’s Worth: Strengthening the Financial Future of Los Angeles
February 10, 2016Let’s strengthen the financial future of Los Angeles! Join us for this special event to explore new ideas and opportunities for building financial health and well-being in Los Angeles. This interactive discussion will explore affordable housing, employment, public health, and financial services, as well as cross-sector approaches to community and asset development.
2016 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
February 7 - February 10, 2016Economic opportunity does not happen in a vacuum: it takes a coordinated approach to housing, education, public safety, healthcare, transportation, and jobs. At the 2016 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference, find out how these pathways to opportunity can create vibrant neighborhoods for all Americans.
Building a Healthier Community: A Strategic Alignment Forum
January 25, 2016Participate in this forum to learn how your organization can help join the health and housing sectors to promote better health outcomes in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties.
2015

LA Bankers CRA Roundtable
December 16, 2015The fall 2015 Los Angeles Bankers Only CRA Roundtable at the Federal Reserve Bank will bring CRA officers and community development officers from area banks together with nonprofit community leaders for a discussion on small business, workforce development and community development.
Innovations in Healthy Food Access and Finance
December 14, 2015This symposium highlighted a range of projects that are on the cutting edge of increasing access to healthy food. Attendees heard about the challenges and opportunities to support the local economy, benefit small farmers and eradicate food deserts.
Inland Empire Community Development Forum
December 8, 2015Join the collaborative effort between local community-based organizations, financial institutions and government agencies to increase community development and economic inclusion activities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. We will showcase local state and federal CRA related lending and investment programs along with a Q&A discussion.
Rural Homeownership Summit
November 30, 2015Join this event to learn about ways to promote homeownership in rural Alaska.
The Southeast Los Angeles Banker Tour & Roundtables by Shelter Partnership
November 12, 2015Homelessness in L.A. has increased more than 12 percent over the past two years. Los Angeles city government has declared it an emergency, committing new housing resources to address the crisis. Where is there a fit for you and your financial institution in being part of the solution to this major community economic development crossroad? Meet us at the S. Mark Taper Foundation Shelter Resource Bank in Bell for a tour and luncheon roundtables with seasoned experts from the field of affordable housing.
Connect to a Brighter Future
October 28, 2015We’re in this together!
The number of families in Clark County living in poverty is growing.
Oregon CRA Roundtable
October 27, 2015Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Oregon. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities throughout the State of Oregon.
Washington CRA Roundtable
October 26, 2015Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Washington. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities.
Pierce County Community Action Summit on Health Transformation Disparities, Determinants, and Transforming Health
October 7, 2015Join this event to learn about health disparities in Pierce County and how your organization can help improve health outcomes. Come be a part of improving health in Pierce County!
Los Angeles Banker CRA Roundtable on Small Business Incubators and Innovation in Entrepreneurship
October 1, 2015The fall 2015 Banker CRA Roundtable in Los Angeles will be focused on small business incubators and innovation in entrepreneurship programs with the intent of exploring how best to foster small business growth in under-served communities.
Reentry Solutions for Success
September 29 - September 30, 2015Join us to learn more about the impact of reentry on vulnerable communities and discuss programs and strategies that are contributing to successful reintegration.
Assets Matter: Building an Inclusive Economy for All Nevadans
September 29, 2015This forum will bring together nonprofits, financial institutions, public agencies, funders, advocates, and elected officials from across the state with an interest in helping low-wealth families tap into their potential and achieve economic success. Hear from national experts on trends in Asset Development, Asset Building Basics, Health-Wealth Connections, and ways to preserve assets through policy and advocacy efforts.
L.A. Promise Zone Briefing for Bankers
September 21, 2015The LA Promise Zone partnership works to align large systems and target federal and local resources to improve public education, create jobs, boost public safety, and stimulate better housing opportunities for our LA Promise Zone residents and neighborhoods. Join us for a special briefing for bankers by the Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Los Angeles Age-Friendly Banking Roundtable
August 20, 2015Join your peers along with representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, FDIC, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and California Coalition for Rural Housing to learn more about the research and opportunities around protecting and preserving the assets of an aging population.
Inland Empire Small Business Resource Forum
July 29, 2015The Small Business Resource Forum will highlight the resources, lending programs, and technical assistance service available within the Inland Empire to support the development and growth of micro and small business enterprises.
Small Business Lending: The Tools to Make it Happen
July 15, 2015Do you ever ask yourself, “Who can help me better serve my small business clients?” This Small Business Forum is being conducted to help you answer that question.
Rockwood Opportunity: The Need for Investment Now
July 2, 2015Join this meeting to learn about the community development challenges facing Rockwood, and several promising opportunities to assist the community. Share your perspectives with other community leaders and discuss how your organization can play a role to make Rockwood a vibrant, thriving community.
Building a Healthier Jackson County: A Strategic Alignment Forum
June 30, 2015Jackson County stakeholders are invited to join this meeting to discuss ways they can collaborate to promote better health outcomes. Join this meeting to learn how we can make Jackson a more health place to live, work and play.
The Sacramento Promise Zone and Downtown Housing Forum
June 24, 2015Recently, the Obama Administration announced that Sacramento was designated as one of eight new Promise Zones across the country. Promise Zones can be leveraged to spur job creation, increase economic activity, improve educational opportunities, improve health and wellness, and revitalize neighborhoods.
Community Innovation Models: Filling Gaps in the Economic Development of Low-Income Communities
June 23, 2015CIELO is the new innovative regional micro business loan and technical assistance hub coming to Orange County and a great way for banks and non-profits to rally around the needs of small business owners. Join us at this special meeting for financial institutions.
Arizona Affordable Housing Summit
June 18, 2015This summit will provide insights and potential solutions to the affordability gap that exists both for renters and potential homeowners. An overview of the Arizona housing market will be provided. There will be an opportunity for attendees to brainstorm potential solutions and identify partners to work on the identified issues.
Investing in What Works: National Trends and Regional Innovations
June 10, 2015The essays in What Works have inspired exciting new community development projects across the country and spurred innovative solutions to increase opportunity and economic mobility for all. Join us to discuss what’s working discuss what’s working in America’s communities.
Roundtable on Brownfields to Healthfields: Advancing Healthy, Equitable, Sustainable and Resilient Communities in the L.A. River Watershed and the Metropolitan Area
June 10, 2015Join us for an important ongoing local and national dialogue on creative solutions to urban challenges in L.A. We will share resources and tools, community health needs, and areas of potential alignment and investment in brownfield remediation sites. Your expertise is vital to achieving successful outcomes.
Connecting the Dots to Homeownership on Indian Reservations
Various datesVarious locations
Join one of these workshops to learn how you can develop an effective homeownership center on your reservation, and increase access to mortgages to tribal members.
Creative Placemaking: Transforming Communities through the Arts
May 20, 2015Come join this workshop to explore creative placemaking. Learn how community developers, artists and cultural institutions can work together to improve the social and economic vitality of Arizona’s neighborhoods.
Inland Empire Community Development Forum: Opportunities, Challenges, & Solutions
May 14, 2015This forum will showcase local funding initiatives; a panel of presenters, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on the subject of increasing affordable homeownership; and several community updates on ongoing local community development initiatives.
Alleviating Food Deserts in the Valley of Plenty
April 24, 2015Roughly 30 million Americans—about 1 in 10—live in food desert communities without adequate access to healthy and nutritious food. Ironically, this disparity exists in the northern San Joaquin Valley which is located in one of the richest agricultural regions in the nation. Over the last decade, increased awareness of this reality has spurred national and local efforts to expand healthy food access, particularly in low-income communities. This free seminar will offer fresh perspectives on understanding and addressing food-access issues by sharing proven best practices and identifying resources and low cost financing to assist providers interested in addressing this issue in their communities.
Tacoma CRA Opportunities Meeting
April 21, 2015Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this meeting to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Washington. At this meeting, CRA officers will learn about CRA opportunities in Tacoma.
Financial Needs of Older Adults Roundtable
April 21, 2015Join your peers along with representatives from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, FDIC, National Community Reinvestment Coalition, and California Coalition for Rural Housing to learn more about the research and opportunities around protecting and preserving the assets of an aging population. This roundtable will provide an opportunity to understand the financial needs and preparation of various senior groups and discuss your organization’s role around this emerging issue.
Eugene/Springfield Leadership Round Table
April 9, 2015The HUD Oregon Field Office and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco invite you to a Leadership Round Table to kick off a Community Needs Assessment in Lane County. This initiative is part of HUD’s “place based” strategy to work with local partners to solve locally identified issues; meet locally driven community goals; focus resources on issue resolution; and provide a venue for increased collaboration across HUD’s programs with other federal agencies and with local partners.
Los Angeles CRA Banker Roundtable on Economic Development
April 8, 2015This spring Banker CRA Roundtable will explore public and private economic development investment strategies designed to revitalize low- and moderate-income communities in Los Angeles. Local experts will share their observations and current efforts to create sustainable neighborhoods in a time of great social and environmental change in the city, and we will present new tools to assess community needs, leaving ample time for bankers to share with one another their views on managing nonprofit relationships for maximum impact.
Economic Mobility: Research & Ideas on Strengthening Families, Communities & the Economy
April 2 - April 3, 2015Registrations are now open for the ninth biennial Federal Reserve System Community Development Research Conference on April 2-3, 2015, in Washington, D.C.
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) for Community Based Organizations Workshop
March 20, 2015The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are sponsoring a CRA training workshop for Community-Based Organizations. The session is designed for representatives from non-profits, community-based organizations, and local government who are interested in obtaining current information and training on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how it can benefit their organizations.
CRA Training for Banks
March 19, 2015This workshop will provide hands-on training on the basics of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements for both CRA and non-CRA focused bankers. Learn how to define community development activities and how regulatory bank exams are conducted. Audience participation will make this forum interactive, with case studies and discussions around how you can help support CRA goals.
CRA Training for Community Based Organizations
March 18, 2015Community organizations often wonder how they can build or strengthen relationships with banks under bank Community Reinvestment Act obligations. This workshop will provide hands-on training on the basics of CRA requirements, how to define community development activities, how regulatory bank exams are conducted and how to interact with banks to support community needs.
Building a Better Business District
March 18 - March 20, 2015Join other economic development professionals for one, two or three days of interactive and in-depth training about strategies for revitalizing a local business district. The case study based training is relevant to practitioners from rural or urban settings who are looking to build expertise in commercial corridor development. Register early as these sessions have limited capacity. Your fee includes lunch.
Creative Placemaking: Connecting Community Development and the Arts
January 14, 2015Artists and cultural institutions have an important role to play in neighborhood social and economic vitality. As community developers consider how best to reimagine space they can and should look to the arts to help create place.
2014

EGRPRA Review
December 2, 2014The outreach meeting will provide an opportunity for bankers, consumer and community groups, and other interested persons to present their views directly to senior management and staff of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the Agencies) on any of the 12 categories of regulations listed in the Agencies’ June 2014 Federal Register notice, pursuant to the Economic Growth and Regulatory Paperwork Reduction Act. For further information, see the EGRPRA website.
PHPDA Contractor Meeting: Assessing Strategies to Improve Health Care for Underserved Populations in King County
November 19, 2014PHPDA grantees are invited to participate in this meeting to learn from their respective projects and network to develop potential collaborations.
3rd Annual San Joaquin Valley Affordable Housing Summit “Impacting Communities with Collaborative Community Development”
November 13, 2014The San Joaquin Valley Affordable Housing Summit will bring together professionals from around the state to Stockton, California to bolster political advocacy for affordable housing in the San Joaquin Valley, to educate and empower each other on challenges and opportunities we face as a region, and to build traction for the San Joaquin Valley Housing Collaborative.
Washington CRA Roundtable
November 13, 2014Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Washington. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities.
Nevada Statewide Veterans’ Homelessness Summit
November 6, 2014The Summit is designed to advance stakeholder driven strategies around policy, program and practice changes that will improve outcomes for homeless veterans across the State of Nevada, including those in urban and rural communities.
Tulare County Regional Food Desert Forum: Accessing Healthy Foods
November 5, 2014Explore opportunities to eliminate food deserts and access healthy foods in low-income communities in the Tulare County region. Expand your knowledge of successful models, tools and financing options to facilitate access to fresh produce and healthy foods. Engage in cross-sector community dialogue to form new partners in working toward eliminating food deserts.
San Joaquin Valley CRA Collaborative Roundtable
November 4, 2014San Joaquin Valley CRA Collaborative members and prospective members are invited to join this roundtable discussion. Funding institutions will share their CRA and funding priorities and activities, and non-profit and other organizations will share their work. Come with ideas for a potential project for collaboration, or a challenge you are facing. We hope to leverage the experience and knowledge of everyone in the room.
Arizona Housing Market Update
October 29, 2014Join us and learn about current housing market conditions in Arizona including information on vital social and economic indicators.
Equitable Transit Oriented Development Forum: Sacramento Region
October 28, 2014Explore opportunities around equitable transit oriented development (TOD) in the greater Sacramento region. Engage in a cross-sector dialogue to help overcome challenges to implementing equitable TOD locally and discuss tools and financing options to promote and facilitate TOD.
2014 Rural Housing Summit
October 23 - October 24, 2014California Coalition for Rural Housing’s Annual Rural Housing Summit brings together housing professionals and advocates to examine key policy and program issues. Together we develop a strategic action plan to improve living conditions of low-income and rural Californians during the upcoming year and beyond.
Healthy Living Collaborative of Southwest Washington
October 21, 2014Join this convening to learn how to improve health outcomes in Southwest Washington.
Financial Wellness and the Workplace
October 21, 2014Employers can have a positive impact on the financial wellness of employees by offering or connecting employees to suitable money management resources. A recent survey of HR managers showed that 84% of employees are concerned about finances, which can negatively impact their job performance.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – The Ford Family Foundation
October 20, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – North Bend Public Library
October 15, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – National Guard Armory
October 13, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – Linn-Benton Community College
October 10, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – Mt. Hood Community College
October 9, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Lewis County Health Leadership Convening
October 8, 2014Join this convening to learn how you can help make Lewis County an engaged community that encourages and supports all of us to be healthy, educated, employed, resilient, and accountable.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – Concordia University
October 8, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Oregon CRA Roundtable
October 7, 2014Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Oregon. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities throughout the State of Oregon.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – Pacific University
October 7, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Oregon Prosperity Agenda Stakeholder Forums – Central Oregon Community College
October 6, 2014Join one of these forums to conversation to learn about current state socio-economic trends, provide feedback on draft policy concepts being considered by the Oregon Business Council Poverty Reduction Task Force for the upcoming 2015 legislative session, and share your views on how we can develop opportunities for prosperity in Oregon.
Hawai’i Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations Annual Hawaii Nonprofit Conference: “Recharge_Restart_Reconnect: Powering Up 4 Greater Impact”
October 2, 2014Need to recharge your personal or organizational batteries, refresh your approaches to mission delivery in a fast-changing environment, or reconnect others to leverage resources and find partners? The focus will be on forging stronger connections, leveraging limited resources and transforming the way we work through technology.
Talk and Conversation with Dr. Anthony Iton: Stories, Lessons, and Tinder for Change
October 2, 2014At this “by invitation only” event, Dr. Iton will share success stories of community health collaborations, lessons learned, and ways to achieve large-scale change through collective impact. The goals of this gathering are to network, ignite ideas and collaborations for local application, and build towards the first work group meetings in December 2014.
Strengthening Hawai’i’s Housing Market Meeting
October 1, 2014Participate in this meeting to share ideas on how we can support a vibrant housing market. At this meeting, we will be focusing on the needs of homebuyers and how we can promote the availability of programs for first-time homebuyers.
Hawaii Interagency Working Group Meeting
September 30, 2014Participate in this meeting to share updates on your agency’s programs, and discuss opportunities for collaboration. This meeting will focus on access to healthy foods in Hawaii.
Greater Sacramento Healthy Communities Summit: Healthy People. Healthy Places. Healthy Economy
September 29, 2014The Greater Sacramento Healthy Communities Summit will feature thought leaders from throughout the Sacramento region and practitioners drawing the connection between the built environment and the health and vitality of community residents. The one day summit provides collaboration around shared cross-sector goals that demonstrate the connection between healthy people, healthy places, and a healthy economy.
Enhancing Community Well-Being: The Collective Impact Opportunity
September 29, 2014Community members involved or that desire to be involved in local community health improvement initiatives are invited to participate in this unique training to learn about Collective Impact and how it can be used to support and accelerate community well-being efforts.
An Institute for Community Impact
September 26, 2014Leaders and funders of community health improvement initiatives are invited to participate in this unique training to learn about Collective Impact and how it can be used to support and accelerate their work.
CRA and Supportive Housing – Mechanisms for Ending Homelessness in Los Angeles
September 23, 2014In recent years, as the result of the decline in public finance investments in community development, many new opportunities have surfaced for banking institutions to more fully apply their lending and investing products and services to benefit low-income communities. Nowhere is this more evident than in Los Angeles where the need is great to fund supportive housing and social service to reduce chronic homelessness for families and groups of individuals such as veterans, seniors, youth and single parents. This forum, designed for bankers, will show you how using Community Reinvestment Act eligible activities can produce significant sustainable outcomes.
CRA Resource Exchange
September 16, 2014The CRA Resource Exchange (CREX) is an informal meeting place for nonprofit community-based leaders to meet with bankers to discuss the feasibility of funding or investing in community projects or programs. This event will comprise individual “pitch” meetings of nonprofits in a round-robin formation of 8 organizations and upwards of 16 bankers.
Working Together: Case Studies on Strategic Collaborations
September 11, 2014In the Southern California affordable housing market, are there too many developers and not enough tax credits? Are there opportunities to strengthen organizations through strategic collaborations? Mergers and acquisitions may be the answer to many of the challenges in today’s affordable housing industry. Join us for this informative convening to learn how two pairs of organizations formed strategic partnerships to become more efficient market players.
Southern Nevada Community Development Forum
September 9, 2014The purpose of the forum is to promote awareness of the New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) program among bankers, community development organizations, and local government entities. A panel of experts will discuss the opportunities to participate in NMTC-financed projects and the partners required to bring these projects to fruition.
Creating a Market that Values Health and Wellbeing
September 3, 2014Improving the life-chances of low-income people requires innovation across many sectors — public, private and nonprofit. We have good examples of pilots that work, but we don’t yet have a thriving marketplace capable of sustaining and scaling them in every neighborhood of need.
Collective Action for a Vibrant Local Economy
August 26, 2014This forum will explore approaches in under resourced neighborhoods to attract new businesses and customers, eliminate blight and vacant storefronts, promote local spending and in general increase value. Discussions will include the collective action approach, the role of municipalities in supporting commercial revitalization, the advantages of a business improvement district, and how to conduct market analysis. Community and economic development professionals; staff of small business and housing nonprofits, foundations and government agencies; elected officials, consultants, and social investors are encouraged to attend.
CRA 101 Workshop for CBOs – Los Angeles
August 21, 2014Community organizations often wonder how they can build or strengthen relationships with banks under their Community Reinvestment Act obligations. This workshop will provide hands-on training on the basics of CRA requirements, how to define community development activities, how regulatory bank exams are conducted and how to interact with banks to support community needs. Together we will take you through an illustrative case study.
San Joaquin Valley Housing Recovery: Latest Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities Webinar
August 7, 2014This webinar provides an overview of these issues , examines housing market recovery in San Joaquin Valley, investor activity, challenges, and emerging opportunities.
Housing and Health Meeting
August 7, 2014Medford area organizations involved in homeownership and health are welcome to participate in this brief meeting to discuss the state of homeownership in the Medford area, and learn about the Federal Reserve’s interest in improving health outcomes.
Yolo Regional Affordable Housing Forum
August 6, 2014This forum will highlight the importance of neighborhood conditions in improving health outcomes and focus on how affordable housing is one of the foundations to healthy communities.
Central Valley Revitalization Workshop: Innovative Finance Tools Available for Community Development
August 1, 2014Join us to learn about exciting and innovative financing tools for community and economic development projects in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Valley. This workshop will provide you with in-depth background, eligibility criteria, application process, and examples of several new programs that support nonprofit and for-profit entities in leveraging financing to undertake major renovations of existing facilities or fill the final funding gap in a facility development budget.
Salt Lake City Community Development Forum
July 31, 2014Join bankers, community organizations and government agencies to learn about the socio-economic transformation of Utah and the opportunities for collaboration to enhance community development activities related to Transit Oriented Development, small business and affordable mortgage lending, and technical assistance for community-based organizations. Presenters include the Utah Community Data Project, State of Utah’s Housing & Community Development Division, Community Foundation of Utah, National Development Council and the Community Development Corporation of Utah.
Manage Your Money Week Orientation
July 30, 2014Manage Your Money Week is a project of the State Controller’s Financial Literacy Advisory Committee with the vision to build the capacity of all Californians to make good financial decisions.
San Joaquin Valley Small Business Lending Capacity Building Forum
July 29, 2014The objective of this Forum will encourage more small business lending activity in the San Joaquin Valley marketplace and open discussions on enhancing small business lending. This meeting is designed for participation by community organizations, financial institutions, and government agencies.
Sacramento Regional Affordable Housing Forum
July 23, 2014This forum will highlight the importance of neighborhood conditions in improving health outcomes in the built environment focused on how affordable housing is one of the foundations to healthy communities.
Arizona CRA Roundtable
July 22, 2014Join us for this roundtable to better understand the importance of an integrated approach to community development which incorporates housing, health, and transportation. Participants will learn how using this comprehensive approach may translate into opportunities for community development activities. The meeting will also include a presentation on the recent Community Reinvestment Act Q&A’s and a follow-up discussion on the newly developed small business resource guide.
Oregon CRA Roundtable
July 8, 2014Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Oregon. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities throughout the State of Oregon.
Oregon Interagency Working Group for Indian Affairs
July 8, 2014Government 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.
San Joaquin Valley Capacity Building Webinar: Board Governance – How to Move From Bored to Board
July 2, 2014Join us for this San Joaquin Valley Capacity Building Webinar to learn about Board governance. Whether you serve on a board, or work for a non-profit or for-profit organization that has a board, you will benefit from this event.
Washington CRA Roundtable
July 1, 2014Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Washington. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities.
SOCAP Health: Creating the Market that Values Health
June 25 - June 26, 2014The U.S. spends $2.7 trillion each year on health care—yet we are raising a generation of children who may live shorter and sicker lives than their parents. Recent changes in health care require a fresh, innovative look at how we leverage that capital and where promising investment opportunities lie to reduce health costs and improve lives. Now in its second year, SOCAP Health is back with an expanded two-day agenda featuring leaders in finance, policy, health systems, community development, philanthropy and impact investing.
Strengthening Hawaii’s Housing Market Meeting
June 19, 2014Participate in this meeting to share ideas on how we can support a vibrant housing market. At this meeting, we will be assessing current efforts to assist distressed borrowers, turn foreclosed properties back to the open market, and help communities hurt most by the foreclosure situation. We also will be discussing how we can assist first-time homebuyers more effectively.
CRA Resource Exchange
June 19, 2014The CRA Resource Exchange (CREX) is an informal meeting place for nonprofit community-based leaders to meet with bankers to discuss the feasibility of funding or investing in community projects or programs. This event will comprise a “speed dating” round-robin formation and will include 8 nonprofits and 16 or more bankers.
Community Leadership on Community Health
June 19, 2014This unique meeting will promote a round table discussion for state and federal agencies, hospital executives, and funders that starts with the Hawaii Hospitals Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and centers on collaborative possibilities.
Hawaii Interagency Working Group Meeting
June 18, 2014Participate in this meeting to share updates on agency programs, and discuss opportunities for collaboration.
Hawaii Community Development Listening Session
June 17, 2014Join this invitation-only meeting to share your perspectives on the community development needs and performance of financial institutions, under the Community Reinvestment Act, in Hawaii.
The Green Zone Employer Program – Creating a Veteran-Friendly Workforce
June 13, 2014Join Governor Brian Sandoval, military and community leaders, Mr. Dylan Gray from the Nevada Military Support Alliance, and some of Nevada’s veteran-committed employers for a brief discussion on why hiring veterans works at The Green Zone Employer Program – Creating a Veteran-Friendly Workforce Summit.
Idaho Interagency Working Group for Indian Affairs Meeting
June 11, 2014Government 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.
The Green Zone Employer Program – Creating a Veteran-Friendly Workforce
June 5, 2014Join Governor Brian Sandoval, military and community leaders, Mr. Dylan Gray from the Nevada Military Support Alliance, and some of Nevada’s veteran-committed employers for a brief discussion on why hiring veterans works at The Green Zone Employer Program – Creating a Veteran-Friendly Workforce Summit.
The Abundant Community 2014:
Community Building Leadership for Healthy Neighborhoods and Vibrant Economies throughout the San Joaquin Valley
June 5 - June 6, 2014The Abundant Community 2014 is an integrated set of regional community building events that includes Sector-Based Community Building Workshops for over 500 sector leaders who will find a calling to lead delegations from their own neighborhoods, communities, businesses, schools, agencies, institutions, congregations, temples, and mosques for the Regional Community Building Conference to be held in October.
Summer Community Nonprofit Forum
June 2, 2014Explore opportunities for enhanced communication and collaboration between nonprofits—and funders—throughout Southern Nevada.
Equity & Fair Housing in San Joaquin Valley – Webinar
May 29, 2014Join us for this webinar to learn about patterns in racial and economic segregation in San Joaquin Valley, how segregation impacts individuals and families’ ability to access opportunity, and strategies to create more equitable and integrated communities.
Inland Empire CD Forum
May 22, 2014Small business owners were particularly affected negatively by the economic downturn of the Great Recession. To gain a better understanding of the impact on small businesses and to learn of recovery efforts by public and nonprofit agencies in the Inland Empire, we have invited the agencies to present their programs and share their results with financial institutions, followed a series of table topic discussion on other key issues in the region.
Building Faith and Nonprofit Collaboration
May 22, 2014Join this workshop for leaders from both faith based and community nonprofits who want to explore strategies and ideas for collaboration to increase the effectiveness and impact of their work.
Klamath IDEA Roundtable
May 15, 2014Join this CRA Roundtable to learn about CRA opportunities in rural areas, and specifically how your bank can support activities such as Klamath IDEA (Inspire Development, Energize Acceleration). Klamath IDEA is bringing education, economic development, private business, financial institutions, municipal, county, and state governments together with entrepreneurs, innovators, and successful businesses to accelerate job creation and promote marketable commodities to expand the local and state economy.
2014 San Joaquin Valley Community Development Training Series
May 14, 2014Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency are pleased to sponsor a half-day seminar on New Market Tax Credits (NMTC). We invite bank executives, CRA Officers, CFOs, for-profit and non-profit developers involved in community and economic development projects in low-income communities to join us for this important workshop that shouldn’t be missed.
Rockwood Prosperity Initiative Roundtable
May 13, 2014Join this meeting to learn about the community development challenges facing Rockwood, and several promising opportunities to assist the community. Share your perspectives with other community leaders and discuss how your organization can play a role to make Rockwood a vibrant, thriving community.
Hire L.A. Youth 2.0
May 12, 2014Studies suggest early work experience significantly raises adult workforce participation rates and student graduation rates, which is a particular concern in Los Angeles. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in welcoming Mayor Garcetti as he defines his commitment to putting thousands of youth across the city on a path to successful employment and the roles that financial institutions can play in the process.
Utah Banker CRA Roundtable
May 8, 2014The focus of this roundtable is to showcase community development activities and opportunities for Bankers. We will feature a successful EITC/VITA effort, Earn it. Keep it. Save it., which is managed by the Community Action Partnership of Utah; Volunteers of America, Utah, will highlight their efforts to address homelessness and workforce development; and USDA Rural Development will share information on the lending programs available through their Agency.
2014 Orange County Housing Summit: Connecting Quality Housing and Healthy Communities
May 8, 2014The 2014 Orange County Housing Summit brings together housing experts and advocates, city and county officials, homebuilders, community planners/developers, architects and designers, financial representatives and business leaders to address at the highest levels the intersection of building quality housing and healthy communities. Come see what that is all about this year!
Working Effectively with Tribal Governments
May 2, 2014Government agency representatives are invited to participate in this workshop to work more effectively with Oregon tribes. Participants will gain insight into the history of Federal Indian policy, Idaho’s tribal government structures, treaties, protocols, key contacts at tribes, and learn from other participant’s experiences.
2014 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
March 30 - April 2, 2014Please save the date for the premier training and networking event for community development professionals, including CRA officers, CDFIs, nonprofits and government officials.
Scaling Solutions to Housing Stabilization
March 20, 2014A collective impact approach that involves public and private partners is critical to scale solutions that address housing deficiencies and market failures. The housing market was left with an overhang of abandoned and REO properties. As public and private capital find ways to leverage this housing stock in productive ways, it is important to remember that more households than ever need access to affordable housing. This meeting will explore the gaps that exist and the available resources, tools, and partnerships that can be assembled to create housing stabilization and an equitable recovery in the wake of foreclosures.
Arizona Healthy Communities Conference: The Intersection of Health and Community Development
March 19, 2014The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Arizona Healthy Communities Conference Planning Committee invite you to attend a premier training and networking event for community development practitioners, planning and health professionals, affordable housing developers, nonprofits, government and elected officials from all regions of Arizona.
Setting a Rural Agenda for Washington State
March 19, 2014Join this meeting to learn how the establishment of a Rural Development Council could benefit Washington State.
Idaho Interagency Working Group for Indian Affairs Meeting
February 27, 2014Government 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.
How to Financially Empower Your Clients – Tools to Make It Happen
February 25, 2014Join us for an invigorating discussion of three asset development programs that extend beyond stabilizing low-income individuals and families with safety net services, housing and employment. Our topics of conversation will include Bridges to a Thriving Nevada, Integrating Financial Capability and Lending Circles. You will also hear about the newly-formed Nevada Asset Building Coalition.
Arizona Small Business Forum
February 6, 2014Join a convening of bankers, small business focused nonprofits, chambers of commerce, and government agencies to learn how to access and utilize the small business loan programs and technical assistance programs currently available in Arizona. The forum will encourage more small business lending activity in the Arizona marketplace and open discussions on enhancing small business lending.
Oregon CRA Roundtable
January 22, 2014Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Oregon. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities throughout the State of Oregon.
Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties Workforce Development Forum
January 22, 2014Coming together to exchange ideas and share information in the tri-county Gold Coast region of Southern California are local nonprofit community development practitioners, financial institutions, foundations and educators. . The objective of this forum is to better understand the complex nature of unemployment in LMI communities and to identify promising workforce strategies.
Washington CRA Roundtable
January 21, 2014Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) officers are invited to participate in this roundtable to learn about lending, service and investment test opportunities throughout the State of Washington. At this roundtable, CRA officers will learn how they can develop an effective CRA program, and find out about CRA opportunities.
Portland Metro Community Health Investment Forum
January 7, 2014The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and Health Share of Oregon are holding a forum to encourage cross-sector collaboration around community development and health. This unique forum will allow representatives from foundations, health institutions, government, community development organizations and financial institutions to share their vision for community development and foster innovative strategies to produce better health outcomes for the people of the Portland metropolitan area.
Oregon Interagency Working Group for Indian Affairs Meeting
January 6, 2014Government 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.