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FDIC Hosts Connecticut Credit Building Forum

Event Date
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Location
Hartford Public Library located at 500 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103 and via Webex Platform, registration information below. All attendees must register in advance, no on-site registration is available.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a forum for financial institutions and community organizations who aim to present resources and programs from local organizations. These organizations assist unbanked/underbanked low-and-moderate income (LMI) individuals to gain access to safe and affordable financial services. The event will also highlight the need for consumers to become banked and inform financial institutions of potential Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration. Additionally, information about existing programs will enable attendees to understand the importance of credit building programs in LMI communities, along with the feasibility to design and implement such initiatives.

Presenters:

  • Tori Hamilton, Director of Asset Building Programs, Connecticut Association for Human Services
  • Rosa Carrero, Associate Vice President Community Outreach Officer, Community Development, Liberty Bank
  • Andy Posner, Founder and CEO, Capital Good Fund
  • Alexis Luna, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

Who should attend:

Financial Institutions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), non-profit organizations, other community-based organizations, small businesses, state and local government, and stakeholders interested in the availability of credit products serving Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC), LMI, and immigrant populations to promote economic inclusion and mobility.

Registration Information:

To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.

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Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Alexis Luna at aluna@fdic.gov.

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Last Updated: August 5, 2024