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Educating and Fighting for Access to Capital, Racial Equality, and Community Reinvestment for Black and Latino Families!
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The National Minority Community Reinvestment Co-Operative proudly presents the 2026 National Black & Latino Economic$ Summit. This year's theme, "Capital In Motion: Accelerating Economic Growth for Black and Latino Communities," reflects our commitment to moving beyond conversation and into action, deploying capital where it's needed most.
Join us August 5-7, 2026 at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater, Florida for three days of powerful sessions, strategic connections with corporate bank sponsors, and real opportunities to access capital for small business growth and affordable housing development. The Summit brings together nonprofit leaders, developers, entrepreneurs, and banking professionals united by one goal: closing the racial wealth gap.
Thanks to our corporate bank sponsors, we provide scholarships covering all or a portion of hotel accommodation for Black and Latino-led nonprofit leaders. This is where connections turn into capital and strategy turns into action.
More details on speakers, sessions, and registration coming soon. Check back for updates or subscribe to stay informed.
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SUMMIT SESSION TOPICS
Access to $3 Million+ in Capital
Practical steps to access and obtain capital for your organization without relying on government assistance, while staying updated on new bank policies and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) developments.
Affordable Housing Development Training
Discover the fundamentals of building profitable, affordable single-family housing while exploring available products designed to help Black and Latino-led organizations grow.
Small Business Growth Strategies
Learn the basics of small business financing while connecting the dots between business administration, capital investment and Community Development Financial Insitutions (CDFIs).
Racial Economic Inclusion
Join open forums and panel discussions with corporate bank leaders to discuss the lack of access to capital stunting critical economic growth in predominately Black and Latino communities. We'll discuss the modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and the fight against the lack of racial economic inclusion in the baking industry. "The Alliance to Close the Racial Welth Gap" will be updating its initiatives and success with top banks in the nation.
Special Events & Networking
Every year, each summit offers numerous opportunities to connect you with nationwide and local banks and financial institutions dedicated to working for minority-led and operated organizations. Attendees can also enjoy a cocktail hour with the summit co-chairs and join our annual unity dinner for an evening of fun with all participants.
Featured Events
By attending the summit, you have an opportunity to interact and connect with business owners, affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations across the country in a fun and inviting atmosphere. Your registration is inclusive of award ceremonies, social gatherings, cocktail parties, and engaging meet & greets with our bank partners.
"SHOW ME THE MONEY" - NBLES SUCCESS STORIES PLENARY
Wednesday Summit Opening
Hear From Practitioners & Bankers About Real Deals Started at NBLES
Don’t miss this plenary session featuring banks and businesses that have secured resources through relationships built at the National Black and Latino Summit. Hear firsthand how these deals were made and discover the exciting projects transforming Black and Latino communities across the country!
BANK INNOVATION AWARDS
Wednesday Luncheon
Our Second Annual Bank Innovation Awards highlights programs that make a difference in Black & Latino Communities. To close the racial wealth gap and provide more equitable opportunities for underserved populations, we are recognizing the innovative products and services banks provide that impact the communities they serve.
CO-CHAIR RECEPTION
Wednesday Evening
Meet & Greet the summit co-chairs for an evening of refreshments, drinks, and networking
ACCESS TO CAPTIAL
BANK MEET & GREETS
Attendees will have various opportunities to hear the services and programs available to their organizations while fostering relationships with top bank representatives.
AL PIÑA BLACK & LATINO UNITY PARTY - "THE COLORS OF THE BATTLEFIELD"
Thursday Evening
To honor our late founder, he had a vision for all financial partners and organizations to come together in unity and be able to unwind over an evening of live music and food. We are asking all attendees to wear all white.
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ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Friday Afternoon
We'll close out the summit to encourage additional networking opportunities and register for their regional (virtual) aftercare sessions.
HONORING CHILDREN WITH CANCER & THEIR FAMILIES
Saturday
Al Piña had a passion for children battling cancer, wanting to give them a refuge and a peaceful place for recovery. On the Saturday after the summit has concluded, we partner with a local organization to honor over 100 children with a day of fun and excitement.
This is a closed/private event.
OUR 2026 CORPORATE BANK SPONSORS
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