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SUMMARY:Just Economy Conversations: Leveraging Open Banking Data for Smarter CDFI Small Business Lending
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of digital technology in financial services\, transforming how consumers and small businesses access credit. Open banking—the secure sharing of customers’ financial data with third parties— offers a promising opportunity to expand credit access for underserved small businesses that have been shut out of traditional financial services due to the risks\, costs\, and uncertainties of microlending to new and smaller enterprises. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are well-positioned to leverage open banking technology\, particularly electronic cash-flow data\, to further their mission of providing capital to underserved entrepreneurs. However\, many CDFIs are still navigating how to leverage this technology and integrate it into their credit processes. This webinar will (1) provide insights from the latest research on the potential for electronic cash-flow data to expand access to credit for underserved entrepreneurs; (2) feature firsthand accounts of challenges and successes from CDFIs that have piloted open banking solutions to expand their small business lending; (3) discuss how digital transaction data can supplement traditional underwriting approaches; and (4) offer recommendations for CDFIs interested in exploring the use of electronic-cash flow data. The session will feature speakers from non-profit research organization FinRegLab alongside CDFIs that have tested the use of electronic cash-flow data. It will end with a Q&A from the audience. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: CDFI\, Open Banking\, Access to Credit\, Digital Transaction Data \n\n\n\nPanelists: \n\n\n\n\nArvind Bala – Mission Asset Fund\n\n\n\nKelly Cochran – FinRegLab\n\n\n\nRey Garcia – Texas National Bank\n\n\n\nBrad McConnell – Allies for Community Business\n\n\n\nKarla Renschler – FinRegLab\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nModerator: \n\n\n\n\nMac McNeil – NCRC Community Development Fund
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/just-economy-conversations-leveraging-open-banking-data-for-smarter-cdfi-small-business-lending/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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SUMMARY:Get Funded: Financial Readiness & Capital Access 
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC CDF for the two-day virtual event\, Get Funded: Financial Readiness & Capital Access\, August 6-7\, 2025. The event is designed to equip entrepreneurs with tools and guidance to become funding-ready\, including the opportunity to hear directly from the contestants of our Get Funded: Pitch Competition.  \n\n\n\nDay One will be an engaging\, interactive event. Through a series of expert-led panel discussions and hands-on virtual technical assistance sessions\, participants will receive practical guidance towards strengthening their funding strategies and will connect with capital providers. Whether you’re launching your first business or scaling up your current one\, this event will provide the clarity and support you need to take the next step. \n\n\n\nDay Two will be centered around a high-impact virtual pitch competition\, where select entrepreneurs will pitch to a panel of potential funders\, lenders and investors. Finalists will compete for cash prizes and gain valuable visibility among key financial stakeholders. The Pitch Competition aims to provide funding to four promising businesses that demonstrate strong potential\, a clear need and an impactful business plan. Selected finalists will compete live at the event for a chance to win one of the following cash prizes:  \n\n\n\nTop Prize – $5\,000 \n\n\n\nSecond Prize – $2\,500 \n\n\n\nThird Prize – $2000 \n\n\n\nLast Prize – $1\,500 
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/ncrc-cdf-to-host-get-funded-readiness-capital-access/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000
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SUMMARY:Managing Financial Health During Growth: Sustaining Business Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Growth is exciting – but it can also strain your finances if not managed wisely. As your business expands\, so do your expenses\, responsibilities\, and risks. This webinar will explore how to maintain financial health while scaling\, so you don’t outgrow your resources. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nAlign your financial strategy with growth goals\n\n\n\nManage increasing operational costswithout compromising profitability\n\n\n\nMaintain healthy cash flow and working capital during expansion\n\n\n\nAvoid common pitfalls like overleveraging or underestimating funding needs\n\n\n\nBuild a scalable financial infrastructure that supports sustainable growth\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re opening a new location\, hiring staff\, or launching new products\, this session will help you grow without losing control of your finances.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/managing-financial-health-during-growth-sustaining-business-expansion/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T140000
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SUMMARY:Surviving the Next Three Years: A Roadmap for Housing Counselors
DESCRIPTION:The next three years will challenge housing counselors like never before. \n\n\n\nThis course offers practical tools\, strategic insight\, and real-world examples to help you adapt\, stay compliant\, and continue serving your community in a changing landscape. \n\n\n\nJoin us for Surviving the Next Three Years: A Roadmap for Housing Counselors and prepare your agency for what’s ahead.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/surviving-the-next-three-years-a-roadmap-for-housing-counselors/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T100000
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SUMMARY:Group Counseling Session: Leveraging Influencers and Partnerships for Market Growth
DESCRIPTION:Strategic collaborations can take your business to the next level\, but knowing how to effectively leverage influencers and partnerships is key to maximizing your reach. In this webinar\, we’ll explore: \n\n\n\nMeasuring the impact of influencer and partnership marketing \n\n\n\nHow to identify the right influencers and brand partners \n\n\n\nBest practices for building authentic collaborations \n\n\n\nStrategies for expanding your audience and driving sales
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/group-counseling-session-leveraging-influencers-and-partnerships-for-market-growth/
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SUMMARY:Advanced Financial Planning & Cash Flow Strategies: Plan for long-term growth
DESCRIPTION:Strong financial planning and cash flow management are critical for sustaining and scaling a successful business. In this advanced-level webinar\, we’ll dive deeper into financial strategies that help business owners anticipate challenges\, make data-driven decisions\, and strengthen long-term stability. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nBuild and adjust cash flow forecastsbased on seasonal trends and business cycles\n\n\n\nUse financial planning to guide strategic growth decisions\n\n\n\nIdentify early warning signs of cash flow issues and take proactive measures\n\n\n\nLeverage tools and techniques for scenario planning and financial modeling\n\n\n\n\nThis session is ideal for entrepreneurs who already have a grasp on basic financial management and are ready to take their planning and forecasting to the next level.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/advanced-financial-planning-cash-flow-strategies-plan-for-long-term-growth/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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