Join us April 13 at 5 pm ET at the Washington Hilton in DC as we open the 2026 Just Economy Conference and celebrate the retirement and extraordinary career of Donna Gambrell, former President & CEO of Appalachian Community Capital. A visionary and steadfast champion of economic inclusion, Gambrell’s decades of leadership across the Federal […]
The Just Economy Conference is the national event for community, business, foundation, policy and government leaders who want a nation that not only promises but delivers opportunities for all Americans to build wealth and live well. National and local luminaries, visionaries and changemakers gather to network, share ideas, learn and ask hard questions to chart […]
Join us as we discuss affordable housing and how two leading government-sponsored enterprises, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, who help sustain the national housing market, can better support affordable homeownership. While their mission is to support affordable housing, a new video (https://youtu.be/j_e1Ki6q7_c) by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy suggests a straying from mission and […]
The Loan & Financial Readiness Cohort Application is a 7-week program designed to equip entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to become loan-ready. Participants will learn to navigate the lending process, strengthen financial capacity, and prepare lender-ready materials to confidently pursue and secure capital. Please complete this application carefully. Incomplete applications may not be considered. […]
NCRC CDF Interim Executive Director Gregory Dyson will speak at the Atlantic Union Bank's (AUB) celebration for Small Business Partnership Grant recipients on April 28. This luncheon will bring together AUB leadership and CDFI partners, including NCRC CDF, for an afternoon of recognition, collaboration and inspiration. It will celebrate the amazing work each of the organizations […]
Join us for an inspiring evening as we come together to recognize exceptional leadership and innovation in Utah’s affordable housing landscape. For the first time, we are hosting this celebration as a dinner rather than a breakfast—creating space for a fun, uplifting night dedicated to honoring those who are shaping a more equitable and sustainable housing future. […]
Join us for a comprehensive, three-day Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) counseling training designed to prepare you to earn your HECM Counseling Certification. This course deepens your understanding of HECM and builds the skills needed to conduct effective, compliant counseling sessions. Through clear instruction and real-world examples, participants will gain a thorough understanding of HUD's […]
Discover how to build a professional, fully functional website without writing a single line of code. This session will guide participants through AI-powered website builders, showing how to design, customize and launch a website quickly and efficiently. Attendees will learn practical tips for content creation, layout optimization and integrating essential features to showcase their business […]
Learn how to get your small business noticed by the media to build credibility, attract customers and grow your brand. This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases and using media coverage to enhance your reputation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to generate positive publicity and turn media attention […]
Explore the AI tools and strategies that successful small businesses are using to improve marketing efficiency and results. This session will cover AI-powered solutions for content creation, social media management, email marketing, customer engagement and analytics. Participants will learn practical ways to leverage AI to save time, reach the right audience and make data-driven marketing […]
Learn how to create a simple, automated sales funnel that turns prospects into paying customers. This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to streamline sales, save time and […]
