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The FDIC, FRB-SF, and OCC HostForum on Broadband Access and Financial Institutions in Rural California

Event Date
- (2:30 - 4pm EDT)
Location
Webinar, Zoom, registration information below.

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB-SF), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), in collaboration with California Reinvestment Coalition, will host a webinar to learn about partnership opportunities and funding mechanisms to expand broadband services and advance digital equity in rural California. Topics include the challenges a lack of broadband presents in communities and solutions implemented by California-based groups; examples of financial institutions' current initiatives supporting broadband access; and ways to receive Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration through a myriad of lending, investment, and service opportunities.

Presenters:

  • Paulina Gonzalez-Brito, Executive Director, California Reinvestment Coalition
  • Jamie Buell, Research Analyst, California Reinvestment Coalition
  • Sunne McPeak, President and CEO, California Emerging Technology Fund
  • Eduardo Gonzalez, Executive Director, Fresno State University of Economic Development, San Joaquin Valley Regional Broadband Consortium
  • Matthew Rantanen, Director of Technology, Tribal Digital Village
  • Kaina Pereira, Senior Advisor, California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
  • Scott Adams, Deputy Director, California Department of Technology
  • Victor Ramirez, Vice President, Citizens Business Bank
  • Drew Hammond, Vice President, US Bancorp Community Development Corporation
  • Beth Castro, Community Affairs Officer, OCC
  • Erwin Reeves, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC

Who should attend:

Banks (credit administrators, senior lenders, commercial loan officers, chief executive officers, CRA officers and compliance officers) plus asset building coalitions, small business counselors, Small Business Development Centers, Community Development Financial Institutions, and government agencies interested in advancing digital equity.

Registration Information:

Event has past, registration is now closed.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions about the event, please email Erwin Reeves at erreeves@fdic.gov.

Additional Resources:

Tag(s)
Community Affairs

Last Updated: August 5, 2024