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SUMMARY:NFBPA's Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) will host Forum 2025: “Today’s Choices\, Tomorrow’s Impact\,” in San Francisco\, CA\, April 9-13\, 2025. NCRC’s Chief of Institutional Accountability and Community Engagement Catherine Crosby will be speaking on the panel: Place-based strategies: Leveraging private capital to meet local needs on April 11 at 11:45 am PT. \n\n\n\nPlace-based strategies: Leveraging private capital to meet local needs \n\n\n\nAre you wondering how to better leverage institutional investments to ensure that current residents can benefit? This session will share examples of place-based economic development fueled by partnerships between community organizations\, private investors and local government. A key focus of this session will be showcasing how the interests of the people living in the neighborhoods where projects are located are included and not compromised in the process of meeting the municipalities and private sector community and economic development priorities. Panelists will share how they navigated challenging conversations to get to desirable results for community members\, local government and private institutions. \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\nCatherine Crosby\, Chief of Institutional Accountability and Community Engagement\, NCRC \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\nErika King\, Senior Vice President of Economic Development and Lending\, African American Alliance of CDFI CEO’s \n\n\n\nShanelle Smith Whigham\, Senior Vice President and National Community Engagement Director\, KeyBank \n\n\n\nNikki Beasley\, Executive Director\, Richmond Neighborhood Housing Services \n\n\n\nOdie Donald II\, Chief of Staff\, Office of Atlanta Mayor
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/nfbpas-forum-2025/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T143000
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SUMMARY:Fellowship for Equitable Development - Student Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Graduate students with a passion for economic justice: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to be a 2025 NCRC Fellow completing an 8-month\, paid fellowship project at a community development organization in your local community. Fellows will speadhead projects that address pressing issues such as climate resilience\, affordable housing\, food and water security\, community health & wellness\, wealth building\, small business development\, and workforce development. Gain real-world experience\, connect with a cohort of likeminded peers across the country\, and receive a $20\,000 stipend. Applications will be open to students from April 1\, 2025 – April 30\, 2025.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nLaura Bentley\, Director\, Grant Administration\, Community Impact\, NCRC  \n\n\n\nDia Henderson\, Program Manager\, Community Impact\, NCRC
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/fellowship-for-equitable-development-student-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T113000
DTSTAMP:20250314T150844Z
CREATED:20250314T150839Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Systems & Record-Keeping: Best Practices to Stay Organized\, Compliant & Profitable
DESCRIPTION:Proper financial systems and record-keeping are essential for business success. This webinar will guide entrepreneurs and small business owners through best practices for setting up and managing financial records efficiently. Topics covered include selecting the right accounting software\, organizing financial documents\, tracking expenses and revenue\, and ensuring compliance with tax and reporting requirements. Gain the knowledge and tools needed to maintain accurate financial records\, make informed business decisions\, and prepare for funding opportunities.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/financial-systems-record-keeping-best-practices-to-stay-organized-compliant-profitable/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T113000
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SUMMARY:Small Business Borrowing: SBA Guidelines & Best Practices for Securing Financing 
DESCRIPTION:Understanding how to borrow wisely is key to growing your business without unnecessary financial strain. This webinar will cover the essentials of small business borrowing\, including covering SBA guidelines\, loan options\, eligibility requirements\, how to prepare a strong loan application\, and tips for securing the best financing options. Learn best practices for securing financing and managing debt wisely to support your business growth.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/small-business-borrowing-sba-guidelines-best-practices-for-securing-financing/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T153000
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SUMMARY:Financial Analysis Essentials for Housing Counselors
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Sue Ortiz \n\n\n\nHUD-certified housing counseling agencies are required to maintain accurate and comprehensive action plans that include a required financial analysis. One of the top reasons agencies fail HUD audits is due to deficiencies in these areas. Even if your agency is not HUD certified this webinar will help you work with customers using best practices in housing counseling! This webinar will equip housing counselors with the knowledge and tools necessary to complete a financial analysis for their customers on action plans. Participants will learn how to assess a financial situation\, identify conversation topics for future sessions\, and develop action plans that give customers the information they need to work towards financial stability. Through real-world scenarios\, counselors will gain hands-on experience in evaluating and communication financial information as a part of creating effective plans of action. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\n\n\nEnhance documentation practices to ensure agency compliance with HUD regulations. \n\n\n\nUnderstand HUD's requirements for financial analysis and action plans in housing counseling. \n\n\n\nIdentify key components of a comprehensive financial analysis\, including income\, expenses\, debt\, and credit review. \n\n\n\nRecognize common mistakes that lead to failed HUD audits and learn strategies to prevent them. \n\n\n\nApply financial analysis skills to real-world scenarios to help develop compliant action plans.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/financial-analysis-essentials-for-housing-counselors/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T113000
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UID:249181-1745316000-1745321400@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Group Counseling Session: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
DESCRIPTION:Learn the ins and outs of optimizing your website for search engines\, improving visibility\, and driving organic traffic. From keyword research to on-page optimization\, equip yourself with the skills to enhance your website’s search engine rankings and attract more potential customers. \n\n\n\nCome ready to immerse yourself in an interactive environment where you can actively participate\, ask questions\, and engage with fellow business attendees.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/group-counseling-session-search-engine-optimization-seo/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T153000
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UID:249965-1745330400-1745335800@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Breaking Barriers to Homeownership: Challenges Faced by Buyers
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Pamelia Harris \n\n\n\nDescription: \n\n\n\nThis dynamic webinar will explore the key challenges that homebuyers face on the path to homeownership—including rising housing costs\, credit barriers\, limited housing inventory\, and systemic inequities. Participants will gain insights into how these obstacles affect different communities and learn practical strategies to help clients navigate them. Through real-world examples and tools\, this session equips housing counselors and practitioners with the knowledge to better support clients in achieving their homeownership goals.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/breaking-barriers-to-homeownership-challenges-faced-by-buyers/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T131500
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CREATED:20250401T154742Z
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UID:249195-1745409600-1745414100@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:WHF BBL April 23: Bank M&A Regulatory and Policy Developments
DESCRIPTION:Women in Housing & Finance (WHF) is hosting a panel of experts representing industry and consumer entities that will discuss bank M&A regulatory and policy developments anticipated in the year ahead being driven by the new administration supervisory actions along with market pressures from nonbank competitors and from macroeconomic conditions. \n\n\n\nNCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol joins the panel led by Amber Hay as the moderator\, to discuss a broad range of pertinent banking m&a development topics\, including the impact of fintech issues and bank/credit union merger issues. The audience will be able to ask the panel questions as well.  
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/whf-bbl-april-23-bank-ma-regulatory-and-policy-developments/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T153000
DTSTAMP:20250417T150816Z
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UID:250595-1745416800-1745422200@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Unveiling Challenges in Fair Lending: Navigating the 2025 Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Leigh Lester  \n\n\n\nCourse Description: \n\n\n\n This engaging 90-minute webinar is designed to equip housing counselors with essential knowledge and practical tools to navigate the evolving landscape of fair lending in 2025. Join us for an in-depth look at key regulatory changes\, common discriminatory lending practices\, and actionable strategies to better support clients in the homebuying process. \n\n\n\nKey topics include: \n\n\n\nDive into TRID requirements\, including Loan Estimates and Closing Disclosures\, and how to spot red flags. \n\n\n\nGain insight into the recent updates to the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and its impact on borrower protections. \n\n\n\nUnderstand the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) and how to identify and address violations such as redlining and appraisal bias. \n\n\n\nExplore tools like Reconsideration of Value (ROV) and CFPB complaint filing processes to advocate for clients effectively. \n\n\n\nLearn about Special Purpose Credit Programs (SPCPs) and how to help clients access race-neutral lending opportunities.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/unveiling-challenges-in-fair-lending-navigating-the-2025-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T113000
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UID:249131-1745488800-1745494200@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Financial Statements
DESCRIPTION:Financial statements are more than just numbers—they tell the story of your business’s health and growth potential. In this webinar\, we’ll break down the key financial statements every business owner should understand: the balance sheet\, income statement\, and cash flow statement. Learn how to read and interpret these reports\, identify red flags\, and use financial insights to make smarter business decisions. Whether you’re planning for growth\, seeking financing\, or improving profitability\, mastering your financials is essential.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/understanding-financial-statements/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T153000
DTSTAMP:20250409T144416Z
CREATED:20250409T144409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T144416Z
UID:250230-1745503200-1745508600@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Meeting the Moment: Empowering and Equipping the Most Vulnerable in a Shifting System
DESCRIPTION:With budgetary constraints\, workforce reduction\, and new legislation being interjected\, navigating our current shifting landscape can be complicated and downright confusing for the most resourceful and economically stable among us; imagine how marginalized populations and the most vulnerable amongst us must feel.  Spend time brainstorming ways to empower and equip those likely to be most adversely impacted\, e.g. unhoused individuals and families\, the unstably housed\, individuals and families at imminent risk of experiencing homelessness\, low-income seniors and senior headed households\, and the home bound and/or disabled.  Ensuring the aforementioned are able to access reliable information\, identify and avoid scams\, leverage state and local resources\, create individual and household spending plans\, etc. are critical components of meeting people in the moment.  Join us for this 90 minute workshop designed to help front-line housing professionals meet people where they are—with empathy\, clarity\, and impact
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/meeting-the-moment-empowering-and-equipping-the-most-vulnerable-in-a-shifting-system/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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