Past Webinar

Investment Connection LIVE - North Carolina
During this virtual Investment Connection pitch session, proposals from service providers in the regions of North Carolina will be presented to multiple potential funders. Funders can create an account any time and view these proposals and others in the Investment Connection Funders' Portal.
The Richmond Fed's Investment Connection program highlights organizations with community and economic development projects that are potentially eligible for funding or financing under the Community Reinvestment Act. These projects aim to support people and businesses in communities with low and moderate incomes or are distressed or underserved. Selected organizations have a unique opportunity to pitch their proposals to bankers, CDFIs, foundations and other funding entities with similar missions.
Disclaimer: The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is not a grantmaking organization. The purpose of convening the Investment Connection program is to facilitate education, information sharing and potential opportunities related to the CRA. The Richmond Fed does not endorse or make any representations as to the propriety or suitability of the participating organizations investments or programs. Organizations should perform their own due diligence before engaging in any transactions with these entities to ensure that any such transactions meet the organization's objectives.
Who Should Attend
Funding entities seeking to provide grant, equity investment, financing, and/or service support to projects deemed potentially eligible for Community Reinvestment Act. These include bankers, foundations, government entities, and non-profit organizations.
Agenda
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Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020
10:00 am
Intro by Webinar Facilitator
Jean Roark, Coordinator
Center for Learning Innovation
Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisWelcome & Opening Remarks
Christy Cleare, Community Affairs Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondLogistics by Webinar Moderator
Erika W. Bell, Community Development Regional Manager (NC, SC)
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond10:25 amRobust Housing Programs in the Growing WNC Region
Andy Barnett, Executive Director
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity10:30 amQ&A
10:35 amSustainable Housing for Economic Growth in Rural North Carolina
Alan Wood, President
Burke Partnership for Economic Development10:40 amQ&A
10:45 amBreak
10:50 amCOVID Response Financial/Housing Counseling & Education
Celeste Collins, Executive Director
OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling 10:55 amQ&A
11:00 amManagement Training for Small to Mid-Size Rural Manufacturing Companies 
Sara Chester, Co-Executive Director
The Industrial Commons11:05 amQ&A
11:10 amBuilding Strong Communities Initiative — Facility Renovation & Rejuvenation
Nat Auten, President and Chief Executive Officer
YMCA of Catawba Valley11:15 amQ&A
11:25 amOverall Q&A
11:30 amClosing Remarks
Presenters

Nat Auten

Andy Barnett

Sara Chester

Celeste Collins
