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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T113000
DTSTAMP:20250314T150844Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20250331T171815Z
CREATED:20250331T171803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T171815Z
UID:249127-1744884000-1744889400@ncrc.org
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
DTSTAMP:20250402T160241Z
CREATED:20250402T154533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T160241Z
UID:249344-1744898400-1744903800@ncrc.org
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
DTSTAMP:20250401T152716Z
CREATED:20250401T150227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T152716Z
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
DTSTAMP:20250417T163005Z
CREATED:20250407T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T163005Z
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
DTSTAMP:20250418T161030Z
CREATED:20250401T154742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T161030Z
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
CREATED:20250417T150810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T150816Z
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
DTSTAMP:20250331T174414Z
CREATED:20250331T174408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T174414Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T153000
DTSTAMP:20250429T153625Z
CREATED:20250401T175531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T153625Z
UID:249213-1746540000-1746545400@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Just Economy Conversations: New Frontiers in Financing Homes
DESCRIPTION:Innovation\, technology\, and shared equity are reshaping access to homeownership and creating new pathways for building wealth. With $44 trillion of U.S. wealth tied up in housing\, a new generation of tools and approaches—spanning blockchain\, shared equity models\, and impact-driven capital—offer alternatives to traditional ownership structures. Our panelists are leading efforts to integrate policy\, technology\, and community-driven investment strategies that keep homes in the hands of families and neighbors\, not corporations. We’ll highlight real solutions\, from owner-occupied equity investments to public-private partnerships that are actively closing the racial wealth gap. Join us to learn how the next wave of housing finance can empower individuals\, protect communities\, and unlock sustainable wealth creation.\n \n\n\n\nKey Topics: Responsible AI\, fair lending\, access to capital\, fair housing\, homebuying policies  \n\n\n\nModerators: \n\n\n\n\nStuart Yasgur\, Principal\, Economic Architecture Project\nAndre Perry\, Senior Fellow\, Brookings Metro\n\nPanelists: \n\nKyle Kamrooz\, Founder\, Bonus Homes \nMarcus Martin\, CEO\, Homium\nVernon Jay\, Founder and CEO\, Equity Platforms\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/just-economy-conversations-new-frontiers-in-financing-homes/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T140000
DTSTAMP:20250430T194745Z
CREATED:20250430T194335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T194745Z
UID:251747-1746622800-1746626400@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Utah Housing Coalition's May Monthly Partner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC Senior Director of Research Jason Richarson as he hosts Utah Housing Coalition’s May Monthly Partner Meeting. Richardson will provide an in-depth exploration of Utah’s redlining history and its contemporary impact. \n\n\n\nThrough interactive data visualization and historical documents\, we’ll examine how discriminatory housing practices became embedded through government policies\, social pressures\, and structural barriers in lending. The presentation will connect historical redlining maps with modern mortgage data spanning 40 years\, revealing how century-old patterns continue to shape today’s communities across both urban and rural Utah. We’ll analyze the resulting disparities in wealth accumulation\, health outcomes\, and economic opportunity for Utah residents. \n\n\n\nThe session concludes with concerning new mortgage findings from 2024 that indicate homeownership is increasingly becoming accessible only to those with existing wealth. Throughout the presentation\, you’ll have ample opportunities to engage with the data through interactive tools and participate in Q&A discussions.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/utah-housing-coalitions-may-monthly-partner-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T153000
DTSTAMP:20250428T184525Z
CREATED:20250428T184518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T184525Z
UID:251538-1747144800-1747150200@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Is Manufactured Housing the Answer to Affordability Challenges in Your Community?
DESCRIPTION:Helping clients build wealth through homeownership is a primary goal for most housing counselors. However\, for many households\, factors like low inventory and rising mortgage rates are making the dream of owning a traditional single-family home increasingly difficult to achieve. As buyers search for alternatives\, manufactured housing has gained attention as a potential solution to today’s affordability challenges. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll explore manufactured housing and its role in expanding affordable homeownership opportunities. We’ll discuss what manufactured housing is\, how these homes are created\, and current trends in integrating them into the broader housing market. Additional topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nThe role of HUD’s Manufactured Housing Program\n\n\n\nCommon reasons some communities exclude manufactured homes\n\n\n\nFinancing challenges for manufactured home purchasers\n\n\n\nSteps cities have taken to successfully incorporate manufactured housing\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an informative overview designed to expand your knowledge and support your clients in exploring all pathways to homeownership.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/is-manufactured-housing-the-answer-to-affordability-challenges-in-your-community/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T153000
DTSTAMP:20250501T174128Z
CREATED:20250501T173834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T174128Z
UID:251899-1747231200-1747236600@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:NPQ and Shelterforce's Housing as a Public Good: The State of Social Housing Today
DESCRIPTION:Please join Shelterforce and NPQ on Wednesday\, May 14 at 2 pm ET for a 90-minute webinar on —Housing as a Public Good: The State of Social Housing Today. \n\n\n\nWhat do we mean by social housing in the United States? How has it worked in the past\, and how can and should it be expanded? Join organizers\, practitioners\, and authors to discuss both how to develop a vision and practical steps to build caring communities that meet everyone’s housing needs. \n\n\n\n\nKristen Hackett\, My Eden Voice\, community organizer\n\n\n\nRev Rae Huang\, senior organizer\, Housing Now and co-author of this NPQ article\n\n\n\nFernando Marti\, consultant on San Francisco study on social housing\n\n\n\nJonathan Tarleton\, author of Homes for Living: The Fight for Social Housing and a New American Commons.\n\n\n\n\nModerators: Miriam Axel-Lute\, Shelterforce and Steve Dubb\, NPQ
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/npq-and-shelterforces-housing-as-a-public-good-the-state-of-social-housing-today/
CATEGORIES:Live
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ncrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NPQ-Shelterforce-webinar.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T113000
DTSTAMP:20250418T164509Z
CREATED:20250418T163024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T164509Z
UID:250664-1747303200-1747308600@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Finding the Right Back Office Support
DESCRIPTION:Behind every successful business is a strong back office. From bookkeeping and payroll to administrative support and compliance\, the right back-office team helps your business run smoothly and efficiently. This webinar will guide you through identifying your back-office needs\, outsourcing vs. in-house options\, and best practices for selecting reliable support services. Learn how to free up your time\, improve operations\, and focus on growing your business.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/finding-the-right-back-office-support/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T153000
DTSTAMP:20250430T180736Z
CREATED:20250430T180628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T180736Z
UID:251725-1747317600-1747323000@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Preserving Your Well-Being: Burnout Prevention Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s National Training Academy for this training about preventing burnout. In today’s fast-paced and high-demand work environments\, burnout is more than just a buzzword—it’s a serious challenge. This engaging webinar equips professionals with practical tools to recognize early warning signs of burnout\, build resilience\, and develop self-care strategies that promote long-term well-being. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned practitioner\, learn how to protect your mental health while continuing to serve your community effectively.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/preserving-your-well-being-burnout-prevention-essentials/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T130000
DTSTAMP:20250423T185516Z
CREATED:20250423T185508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T185516Z
UID:251032-1747656000-1747659600@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Housing Counseling Network - Open Enrollment Informational Webinar
DESCRIPTION:HUD-approved housing counseling agencies: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to join NCRC’s Housing Counseling Network (HCN).  \n\n\n\nEstablished in 2008\, HCN provides operational oversight\, technical assistance\, as well as the opportunity for industry networking and shared learning opportunities within the network. NCRC also pursues and administers private and federal funding sources to support HCN housing counseling activities.  \n\n\n\nApplications will be open to HUD-approved housing counseling agencies from May 15\, 2025 – June 13\, 2025. While HCN has a focus on increasing its rural population served in this round of selections\, all HUD-approved housing counseling agencies are welcome to apply.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\nLaura Bentley\, Director\, Grant Administration\, Community Impact\, NCRC  \n\n\n\nLuis Ortiz\, Sr. Grant Specialist\, Community Impact\, NCRC
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/housing-counseling-network-open-enrollment-informational-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T120000
DTSTAMP:20250418T171458Z
CREATED:20250418T171450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T171458Z
UID:250699-1747735200-1747742400@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Group Counseling Session: Getting Your Business Featured in the Press 
DESCRIPTION:Want to see your business featured in news articles\, magazines\, or online media? Join us for this interactive webinar to learn how to attract press coverage and build valuable media relationships.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/group-counseling-session-getting-your-business-featured-in-the-press/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250520T153000
DTSTAMP:20250424T142131Z
CREATED:20250424T142122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T142131Z
UID:251080-1747749600-1747755000@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Just Economy Conversations: Open Banking 2.0: Leveraging Data to Empower Underserved Populations
DESCRIPTION:As the landscape of financial services evolves\, new regulations are reshaping how data can be used to drive innovation and inclusivity – welcome to Open Banking 2.0! This session will explore how the latest advancements in open banking can be harnessed to address the needs of underserved populations. Panelists will delve into practical strategies for leveraging financial data to improve access to financial services\, enhance financial literacy\, and promote equitable economic opportunities. Participants will leave with tips for navigating regulatory challenges and continue ensuring the benefits of open banking extend to all. Open Banking 2.0 should not only further drive responsible innovation but foster financial inclusion and support those who need it most. \n\n\n\nPanelists:  \n\n\n\nErin Borg\, Associate Director\, Inclusive Financial System\, Financial Security Program\, The Aspen Institute \n\n\n\nNat Hoopes\, Vice President\, Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs\, Upstart  \n\n\n\nAshley Knight\, Director of Product Management\, Consumer\, Experian  \n\n\n\nTom Carpenter\, SVP\, Open Banking & Policy Engagement\, Mastercard  \n\n\n\nIan P. Moloney\, Senior Vice President\, Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs\, American Fintech Council (Moderator)
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/just-economy-conversations-open-banking-2-0-leveraging-data-to-empower-underserved-populations/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T113000
DTSTAMP:20250507T162209Z
CREATED:20250507T162203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T162209Z
UID:252633-1747821600-1747827000@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting for Beginners (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:You probably know that the federal government is the world’s biggest customer. Have you wondered how to sell to them? How to get started in positioning your business to sell to the world’s biggest customer. This webinar is dedicated to demystify/deconstruct how your business can begin to sell to federal agencies\, and why federal agencies may want to buy from you.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/government-contracting-for-beginners-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Live,Online Class,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20250423T172346Z
CREATED:20250423T171503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T172346Z
UID:250976-1747836000-1747839600@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Ending Redlining and Discrimination against Communities of Color and Modest-Income Neighborhoods
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC Senior Fellow Josh Silver as he discusses his new book\, “Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act.”  \n\n\n\nThis book talk will explain: \n\n\n\n\nWhat is redlining and how it devastates communities\n\n\n\nHow and why CRA was devised as a means to rectify redlining through community empowerment\n\n\n\nThe successes and limitations of CRA in increasing lending and investment\n\n\n\nAn overview of the legislative and regulatory history of CRA since its enactment in 1977\n\n\n\nRecommendations for updates to CRA\, its application to other industries and the current threats to CRA\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author \n\n\n\nWith decades of experience in the CRA and fair lending field\, Josh Silver spent most of his time as Vice President of Research and Policy and as a Senior Fellow with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition but also worked for Manna\, Inc.\, a local nonprofit housing development organization based in the District of Columbia\, and for the Urban Institute\, a think tank also based in the District of Columbia.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/ending-redlining-and-discrimination-against-communities-of-color-and-modest-income-neighborhoods/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T113000
DTSTAMP:20250418T165020Z
CREATED:20250418T165014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T165020Z
UID:250685-1747908000-1747913400@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Debt Management Best Practices: Smart Strategies for Financial Stability
DESCRIPTION:Managing debt effectively is essential for maintaining financial health and business growth. This webinar will cover best practices for handling business debt\, including strategies for reducing liabilities\, improving cash flow\, and avoiding common pitfalls. Learn how to assess your debt\, negotiate better terms\, and develop a repayment plan that supports long-term stability. Whether you’re looking to refinance\, consolidate\, or optimize your financial strategy\, this session will provide practical insights to keep your business on track.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/debt-management-best-practices-smart-strategies-for-financial-stability/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T153000
DTSTAMP:20250430T193120Z
CREATED:20250430T183944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T193120Z
UID:251729-1747922400-1747927800@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Fair Housing Foundations: Empowering Communities Through Local Action
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s National Training Academy for this training on how local actions empower their communities. Strong communities are the key to lasting fair housing solutions. Whether you’re a housing counselor\, advocate\, or industry professional\, you’ll leave with practical tools to support clients\, strengthen neighborhoods\, and drive real change — even in today’s challenging environment.In this dynamic session\, you’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nMap and mobilize local networks to expand housing opportunities\n\n\n\nPartner with grassroots organizations to boost outreach and impact\n\n\n\nTurn community strengths into sustainable housing strategies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLet’s move from theory to action — and open more doors for the communities we serve. 
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/fair-housing-foundations-empowering-communities-through-local-action/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20250521T162848Z
CREATED:20250521T162840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T162848Z
UID:253809-1748080800-1748088000@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Fire Side Chat with Mayor Baraka and progressive non-profit leaders
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC member at the Virtual Fire Side Chat with gubernatorial candidate Mayor Baraka and progressive non-profit leaders from across the state to tackle some of the most urgent issues impacting our communities — Housing Affordability\, Healthcare Affordability and Democracy. Click here for the full agenda of the meeting.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/fire-side-chat-with-mayor-baraka-and-progressive-non-profit-leaders/
CATEGORIES:Live,member event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250527T153000
DTSTAMP:20250430T201839Z
CREATED:20250430T201527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T201839Z
UID:251753-1748354400-1748359800@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Rural Communities: Strategies for Capacity Building
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s National Training Academy for this training on the unique challenges—but also powerful\, untapped strengths– of rural communities. We will explores practical strategies to build local capacity\, strengthen partnerships\, and drive sustainable development in rural areas. Learn how to identify community assets\, secure resources\, and implement programs that empower residents and expand opportunity. Whether you’re a practitioner\, advocate\, or local leader\, gain tools to support long-term growth and resilience in rural regions.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/empowering-rural-communities-strategies-for-capacity-building/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T113000
DTSTAMP:20250522T202331Z
CREATED:20250507T162437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T202331Z
UID:252636-1748426400-1748431800@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Government Contracting for Beginners (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:You probably know that the federal government is the world’s biggest customer. Have you wondered how to sell to them? How to get started in positioning your business to sell to the world’s biggest customer. This webinar is dedicated to demystify/deconstruct how your business can begin to sell to federal agencies\, and why federal agencies may want to buy from you.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/government-contracting-for-beginners-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Live,Online Class
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T153000
DTSTAMP:20250521T190639Z
CREATED:20250508T144049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T190639Z
UID:252755-1748959200-1748964600@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Just Economy Conversations: Valuing Homes in Black Communities Through Restorative Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Spotlight Innovators from the Valuing Homes in Black Communities Challenge\, hosted by Economic Architecture and the Brookings Institution\, will share new innovations and strategies in the housing equity space. Hear from Ashon Nesbitt from the Florida Housing Coalition\, Cat Goughnour from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development\, and Gabe Ewing del Rio from the Homeownership Council of America on how new restorative efforts creating impact at the local\, state and national level to advance fairness in the housing market. \n\n\n\nKey Topics: Affordable housing\, community land trusts\, shared equity\, land banks 
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/just-economy-conversations-restorative-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:Live,Online Class,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20250520T180342Z
CREATED:20250520T180336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T180342Z
UID:253713-1749024000-1749142800@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:15th Annual Community Development Summit
DESCRIPTION:Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group (PCRG) and ULI Pittsburgh invite you to their 15th Annual Community Development Summit\, happening June 4-5\, 2025 at the Rivers Casino Events Center in Pittsburgh.This year’s theme\, Equity in Action\, invites community leaders\, advocates\, public officials\, and changemakers to explore how policy\, organizing\, and investment can reshape the future of neighborhoods across the country.What to Expect: \n\n\n\n\n20 dynamic sessions across housing\, transit\, land use\, economic development & more\n\n\n\nLocal and national speakers driving equitable change\n\n\n\nHands-on workshops\, panels\, and peer learning opportunities\n\n\n\nNetworking with professionals from across the region\n\n\n\n\nWhether you work in affordable housing\, economic justice\, sustainability\, or neighborhood planning\, this summit offers tools and inspiration to advance your mission.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/15th-annual-community-development-summit/
CATEGORIES:Live,member event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T113000
DTSTAMP:20250418T170342Z
CREATED:20250418T170336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T170342Z
UID:250691-1749117600-1749123000@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Managing your Cash Flow for Business Growth
DESCRIPTION:Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. Without proper management\, even profitable businesses can struggle to stay afloat. This webinar will cover essential cash flow strategies to help you maintain financial stability\, plan for growth\, and navigate unexpected challenges. Learn how to track cash flow\, optimize receivables and payables\, and avoid common pitfalls that lead to cash shortages.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/managing-your-cash-flow-for-business-growth/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T140000
DTSTAMP:20250521T143903Z
CREATED:20250520T175913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T143903Z
UID:253629-1749128400-1749132000@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Gentrification Nation: Displaced By Design
DESCRIPTION:Over the past five decades\, gentrification has fundamentally reshaped America’s urban neighborhoods\, creating complex dynamics of revitalization and displacement. Our recently released comprehensive analysis\, Displaced By Design\, reveals that gentrification\, once confined to small parts of some cities\, is on the rise across many housing markets. \n\n\n\nThe human cost is staggering.  \n\n\n\nIn gentrifying neighborhoods\, populations typically decline for two decades before gentrification begins\, followed by rapid demographic shifts. White\, Asian and Hispanic populations grow while Black populations decrease. The process often involves developer-driven changes that prioritize profit over community preservation. Several factors drive this acceleration; housing supply shortages create scarcity and rising prices\, construction costs push developers toward high-value projects\, and social preferences have shifted from suburban to urban living\, especially among young professionals seeking downtown amenities and cultural access. \n\n\n\nThe challenge lies in balancing revitalization benefits – improved infrastructure\, services and economic opportunities – with preserving affordability and cultural identity. Gentrification can bring positive changes: better schools\, increased safety\, new businesses and rising property values for homeowners. However\, these benefits disproportionately favor wealthier\, often White newcomers while displacing lower-income residents and people of color. \n\n\n\nJoin NCRC’s Research team on June 5 at 1 pm ET as they comb over the report’s key findings and discuss its implications\, as well as potential solutions. Without intentional intervention\, gentrification risks deepening inequality and erasing neighborhood cultural fabric. As urban America continues evolving\, understanding these patterns becomes crucial for policymakers\, community leaders and residents working to create inclusive neighborhoods that honor both revitalization and cultural preservation.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/gentrification-nation-displaced-by-design/
CATEGORIES:Live
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T153000
DTSTAMP:20250603T150357Z
CREATED:20250603T150352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T150357Z
UID:255031-1749564000-1749569400@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:From Leadership to Frontline: Creating a Culture of Disaster Readiness
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s National Training Academy in this session on disaster readiness. In today’s uncertain climate\, every organization must be prepared to respond to emergencies—both big and small. From Leadership to Frontline: Creating a Culture of Disaster Readiness is an overview course designed to introduce agency leaders and staff to the core principles of disaster preparedness. Participants will explore foundational strategies for planning\, communication\, and coordination during emergencies\, with a focus on building a culture of safety and resilience across all levels of the organization. The course also highlights how proactive planning can best position your agency to access future mitigation and recovery funding. This session is ideal for teams beginning their preparedness journey or seeking to strengthen their existing response framework.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/from-leadership-to-frontline-creating-a-culture-of-disaster-readiness/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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