Past Webinar

Investment Connection LIVE - Virginia and West Virginia
During this virtual Investment Connection pitch session, proposals from service providers in the regions of Virginia and West Virginia will be presented to multiple potential funders. Funders can create an account any time and view these proposals and others in the Investment Connection Funders' Portal. (Proposals for the upcoming pitch session will be viewable after October 26.)
The Richmond Fed's Investment Connection program highlights organizations with community and economic development projects that are potentially eligible for funding or financing under the Community Reinvestment Act. These projects aim to support people and businesses in communities with low and moderate incomes or are distressed or underserved. Selected organizations have a unique opportunity to pitch their proposals to bankers, CDFIs, foundations and other funding entities with similar missions.
Disclaimer: The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is not a grantmaking organization. The purpose of convening the Investment Connection program is to facilitate education, information sharing and potential opportunities related to the CRA. The Richmond Fed does not endorse or make any representations as to the propriety or suitability of the participating organizations investments or programs. Organizations should perform their own due diligence before engaging in any transactions with these entities to ensure that any such transactions meet the organization's objectives..
Who Should Attend
Funding entities seeking to provide grant, equity investment, financing, and/or service support to projects deemed potentially eligible for Community Reinvestment Act. These include bankers, foundations, government entities, and non-profit organizations.
Agenda
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Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020
10:00 am
Intro by Webinar Facilitator
Jean Roark, Coordinator
Center for Learning Innovation
Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisWelcome & Opening Remarks
Christy Cleare, Community Affairs Officer
Federal Reserve Bank of RichmondLogistics by Webinar Moderator
Tiffany Hollin Wright, Community Development Regional Manager (VA, WV)
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond10:20 amKeen Aesthetic Awareness Drives the Construction of Five Affordable Homes in Winchester
Kim Herbstritt, Executive Director
Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity (VA)10:25 amQ&A
10:30 amLIFT - Local Impact for Tomorrow
Dave Prosser, Executive Director
Freedom First Enterprises (VA)10:35 amQ&A
10:40 amNewForce "Code to Recovery" Project
Natalie Roper, Executive Director
Generation West Virginia (WV)10:45 amQ&A
10:50 amAffordable Housing Loan Fund
Bryan Phipps, VP Chief Development Officer
People Incorporated Financial Services (VA)10:55 amQ&A
11:00 amBreak
11:10 amWays to Work Character-based Vehicle Loans Launch Fresh Starts
Bob Dendy, President and Chief Executive Officer
HumanKind (VA)11:15 amQ&A
11:20 amOperation Tomorrow's Workforce: Ignite Tech Talent
Travis Staton, President & Chief Executive Officer
United Way of Southwest Virginia (VA)11:25 amQ&A
11:30 amDowntown Appalachia: Project Boost
Stephanie Tyree, Executive Director
WV Community Development Hub (WV)11:35 amQ&A
11:40 amClosing Remarks
12:00 pmAdjourn