In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Southeast Michigan Alliance for Economic Inclusion will host a webinar highlighting the FDIC’s latest #GetBanked public awareness campaign for the Detroit, MI metropolitan area. Presenters will provide an overview of the campaign including the #GetBanked webpage, which features resources on the top reasons to open a bank account and a checklist to help consumers choose the best account to meet their individual financial needs. The event will also feature a discussion on barriers to account access and the use of Bank On certified accounts to increase access and participation in the banking system for underserved low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC).
Presenters:
- Anne Harpe, Vice President, Community Consultant, Community Development Banking, PNC Bank
- Tim Marshall, President and CEO, Bank of Ann Arbor
- Nicolette Mendez, Vice President, Regional Initiatives Manager, North Central Community Region, Bank of America
- Chelsea Neblett, Financial Empowerment Manager, Department of Neighborhoods, City of Detroit
- Jason Paulateer, Senior Vice President Market Manager – North Region Community Development and Social Responsibility, Fifth Third Bank
- David Rothstein, Senior Principal, Cities for Financial Empowerment
- Helda Saad, Assistant Vice President, Executive Project Manager & Director of Mortgage Lending Operations, First Independence Bank
- Denise Steele, Community Engagement Manager, Corporate Responsibility, JP Morgan Chase
- Mia Sowell, Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
- D. Simone Stovall, Community Affairs Regional Manager, FDIC
- Michael Wisniewski, Senior Compliance Examiner, FDIC
- Eric Louden, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, government, trade groups, foundations, small business, Native American and non-profit organizations who are interested in connecting unbanked consumers in Detroit’s underserved, LMI and BIPOC communities to the banking system.
Registration Information:
Event has past, registration is now closed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Eric Louden at erilouden@fdic.gov.