Conversations on Equity: Capital on the Cutting Edge
November 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm CST
Join the St. Louis Fed to explore how Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are helping to advance economic equity and drive meaningful change in communities. The conversation will cover the work that CDFIs are doing around:
- Empowering communities: Learn how CDFIs drive economic growth with affordable loans.
- Revitalizing neighborhoods: See how CDFIs transform underserved communities.
- Maximizing impact: Discover how partnerships can boost CDFIs’ reach and effectiveness.
- Shaping the future: Hear about innovative approaches to evolving with new technologies and finding models to uplift communities.
This is a hybrid event. The deadline to register is Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
Questions? Contact the Community Development team at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.
Agenda
5:00 pm CT
Registration and Networking Reception
5:45 pm CT
Welcome
Mike Eggleston, Manager, Community Partnerships and Investment, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
5:50 pm CT
Community Spotlight: The Barber of Little Rock
Arlo Washington, Founder and President,
People Trust Community Loan Fund
6:00 pm CT
Fireside Chat: Funding Strategies for Community Development Financial Institutions
Sydney Diavua, Assistant Vice President,
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Yuliya Tarasava, Founder,
CNote
6:30 pm CT
Audience Question and Answer
7:00 pm CT
Event Concludes
The opinions and statements expressed are those of the speakers and are intended only for informational purposes. They do not reflect official positions of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.