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SUMMARY:Know Your Numbers: Understanding Financial Statements with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:Financial statements tell the story of your business. In this workshop\, you’ll learn how to read and interpret your income statement\, balance sheet\, and cash flow statement so you can make informed business decisions. Whether you’re preparing to apply for financing or simply want to better understand your business’s financial health\, this session will help you build the confidence to use your numbers effectively. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the three key financial statements\n\n\n\nInterpret what your numbers are telling you\n\n\n\nIdentify strengths and potential financial risks\n\n\n\nUse financial data to support business growth and funding decisions
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/know-your-numbers-understanding-financial-statements-with-confidence/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T120000
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SUMMARY:Decades of Disinvestment: Redlining\, Segregation & Current Lending Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Bruce Mitchell\, NCRC Principal Researcher\, at the Obama Presidential Center as he explores how the color-coded maps used by federal officials from the 1930s through the 1960s continue to shape mortgage lending and where economic opportunity flows today. \n\n\n\nOver the past four decades\, neighborhoods labeled “hazardous” more than 80 years ago have received approximately 3\,000 fewer mortgages than neighborhoods graded “best\,” with lending declining steadily across each lower grade\, decade after decade. Even after accounting for differences in housing stock\, vacancy rates\, and owner occupancy\, these disparities persist alongside today’s racial wealth gap\, where Black households hold roughly $15 in wealth for every $100 held by White households.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/decades-of-disinvestment-redlining-segregation-current-lending-patterns/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T110000
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SUMMARY:Get Funding Ready: What Lenders and Investors Want to See
DESCRIPTION:Securing funding starts long before you submit an application. In this practical workshop\, you’ll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing. We will walk through the key components of a strong funding package\, including financial statements\, cash flow\, credit\, business planning\, and supporting documentation. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain a better understanding of how financing decisions are made\, common reasons applications are delayed or declined\, and the steps they can take now to improve their funding readiness. Whether you’re preparing to apply for a loan\, seeking investment\, or planning for future growth\, this session will provide actionable guidance to help you present your business with confidence. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn: \n\n\n\n\nWhat lenders and investors look for when evaluating a business\n\n\n\nThe essential documents needed for a funding application\n\n\n\nHow financial statements and cash flow impact financing decisions\n\n\n\nThe role of personal and business credit in accessing capital\n\n\n\nCommon application mistakes and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nPractical steps to strengthen your business before applying for funding\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is ideal for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to increase their chances of securing the capital needed to start\, grow\, or expand their business
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/get-funding-ready-what-lenders-and-investors-want-to-see/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T140000
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SUMMARY:Employer Engagement Made Easy: Insights from SNAP E&T Third-Party Partners
DESCRIPTION:Employer engagement is a key piece of any successful workforce development strategy. Building relationships with employers can help workforce providers stay up to date with industry standards\, create job placement pipelines\, and even support employment and training programs financially. In the final session of the 2025-26 series\, NCRC’s Economic Mobility Team will be joined by a panel of workforce development providers who have successfully built partnerships with employers to learn practical strategies for engaging employers as partners in the SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) ecosystem. Participants will learn best practices for initiating and developing employer relationships\, communicating the value of their workforce development programs to potential partners\, and integrating employer partnerships to enhance participant outcomes. \n\n\n\nPanelists  \n\n\n\n\nErik Thomas\, Vice President of Economic Empowerment\, Easterseals Redwood (Cincinnati\, OH) \n\n\n\nTyisha Jones\, Senior Workforce Development Specialist\, Carle Health System (Urbana\, IL)\n\n\n\nChristine McKnight\, Corpsmember Development Program Manager\, Conservation Corps of Long Beach (Long Beach\, CA)
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/employer-engagement-made-easy-insights-from-snap-et-third-party-partners/
CATEGORIES:Live
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T224818Z
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SUMMARY:Financial Strategy for Growth: Forecasting\, Planning\, and Cash Flow Optimization
DESCRIPTION:Growing a business requires more than increasing sales. It requires a financial strategy that supports sustainable growth. In this workshop\, participants will learn how to forecast revenue and expenses\, develop realistic financial plans\, and optimize cash flow to make informed business decisions. Through practical tools and real world examples\, you will gain the skills to anticipate financial challenges\, manage working capital\, and build a roadmap for long term success. Whether you are preparing for expansion\, seeking financing\, or strengthening your day to day operations\, this session will help you make confident\, data driven financial decisions. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Daniel Garcia\, Bank of America
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/financial-strategy-for-growth-forecasting-planning-and-cash-flow-optimization/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T153000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Reverse Mortgages: Products\, Risks and Counseling Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Reverse mortgages can provide older homeowners with an important financial resource\, but they are also among the most complex mortgage products housing counselors’ encounter. Counselors should understand how reverse mortgages work and how to help clients evaluate whether a reverse mortgage is the most appropriate solution based on their goals\, financial circumstances\, and long-term housing plans.  \n\n\n\nThis 90-minute introductory webinar provides housing counselors with a practical overview of the HUD insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) program\, including eligibility requirements\, loan features\, borrower obligations\, payment options\, costs\, and consumer protections. Participants will also be briefly introduced to other reverse mortgage products. We will explore common risks and misconceptions and alternatives to the HECM product. We will touch on counseling best practices for helping older adults make informed decisions.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for housing counselors who are new to reverse mortgage counseling or considering preparation for the HUD HECM Counselor Examination\, this webinar introduces key terminology and concepts found proprietary reverse mortgage research as well as in HUD guidance and the HUD Exchange. Participants will leave with a foundational understanding of reverse mortgages\, greater confidence discussing reverse mortgage options with clients\, and knowledge of additional resources for continued learning.  \n\n\n\nSue Ortiz is the Chief Programs Officer with Habitat for Humanity of Michigan and is the Executive Director of Fair Lending Services. She is also a consultant with NCRC and loves to create curriculum material and facilitate webinars\, virtual\, e-learning\, and live trainings. Sue holds a Master’s degree in Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology\, and has numerous certifications in housing counseling and financial coaching. She’s building a cabin in the woods in Northern Michigan. 
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/understanding-reverse-mortgages-products-risks-and-counseling-best-practices/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T170000
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SUMMARY:Community Opportunity Alliance’s National Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC President and CEO Jesse Van Tol at the Summit\, designed by and for community development association staff and board members. Jesse will join Frank Woodruff\, Executive Director of the Community Opportunity Alliance\, for a discussion on proposed changes to the Community. \n\n\n\nThe Summit is an opportunity to learn from peers across the country\, connect with national partners\, and invest in your leadership and organizational capacity.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/community-opportunity-alliances-national-summit/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T153000
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CREATED:20260813T190301Z
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UID:291451-1787666400-1787671800@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Strategies for Housing Counselors
DESCRIPTION:Natural disasters and emergencies can have devastating financial and housing impacts on individuals and families\, making the role of housing counselors more important than ever. This training equips housing counselors with the knowledge and practical strategies needed to prepare clients before a disaster\, respond effectively during a housing crisis\, and support long-term recovery efforts. Participants will learn about disaster preparedness planning\, available federal\, state\, and local recovery resources\, housing assistance programs\, insurance considerations\, documentation requirements\, foreclosure prevention strategies\, and methods for helping clients rebuild financial stability after a disaster. Through real-world scenarios and practical guidance\, counselors will strengthen their ability to assist households in navigating recovery while promoting resilience and long-term housing stability.  \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives  \n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nIdentify the different types of disasters that can affect housing stability. \n\n\n\nExplain the role of housing counselors before\, during\, and after a disaster.  \n\n\n\nRecognize key disaster recovery resources available to homeowners and renters.  \n\n\n\nAssist clients in developing disaster preparedness plans.  \n\n\n\nApply recovery strategies that support long-term financial and housing stability. 
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/disaster-preparedness-and-recovery-strategies-for-housing-counselors/
CATEGORIES:Live,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T161156Z
CREATED:20260828T161148Z
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UID:291822-1788170400-1788174000@ncrc.org
SUMMARY:The Proposed CRA Rule: What Changes and What's at Stake
DESCRIPTION:Join NCRC’s Sabrina Terry\, Chief of Programs and Strategic Development\, and NALCAB for a discussion about what the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) could mean for low-to-moderate-income and Latino communities. \n\n\n\nPanelists will discuss how the CRA currently drives investment in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods and how the OCC and FDIC proposal could affect community lenders\, housing developers and community development organizations. The public comment period closes October 13. \n\n\n\nSabrina will be joined by Emi Reyes\, CEO of LEDC-DC and NALCAB Board Member; Sarah Brundage\, President and CEO of NAAHL; Eric Belsky\, Nonresident Fellow at the Urban Institute; and Nikitra Bailey\, Executive Vice President at NFHA.
URL:https://ncrc.org/event/the-proposed-cra-rule-what-changes-and-whats-at-stake/
CATEGORIES:Live,NCRC Speaking
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