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SLIDE DECKS & VIDEO RECORDINGS Session We held a variety of sessions facilitated by dynamic, knowledgeable speakers and panels and we are sharing it all with you! All session slide decks have been provided you to view with your organizations or individually. Thanks to our sponsors we could provide this summit 100% free which means the information is free to you as well. Looking for a specific topic or Session? Read More STRATEGIES THAT WORK: INCREASING YOUR ORGANIZATION'S SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS It is challenging, but not impossible for organizations supporting Black & Latino homeownership to compete with private investors and rising gentrification. This panel highlights promising practices to acquire, rehab, and preserve affordable and attainable housing for minority communities. Topics include: (1) Real solutions that are working across the country and (2) How to choose and work with different types of investors. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONSTRUCTION LINES OF CREDIT FORUM Bankers, Black & Latino Community Leaders and audience members discuss Preparing Your Organization to Request A Bank Construction Line of Credit and Preparing Your Organization to Request A Bank Construction Line of Credit: Best LOC for your needs Examples of effective LOCs Understanding your financial statements What information is required Propoerty Development Schedule Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More SMALL BUSINESS: ACCESS TO CREDIT 101 This session will explore several ways to establish business credit, what lenders look for, and the borrowing process. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More ACCESS TO CAPITAL & ORGANIZATIONAL BEST PRACTICES FROM SUCCESSFUL MINORITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPER & NOT-FOR-PROFITS Single-Family affordable housing developers from various markets across the U.S. discuss successful and profitable affordable housing development best practices to include, but not limited to: financial models, construction models, productive housing partnerships, construction capital strategies and access to housing/lot inventories. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More RACIAL ECONOMIC INCLUSIONS & THE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 (CRA) was enacted by Congress to address the lack of racial economic inclusion within the banking industry and to ensure that banks meet the capital needs of the communities they do business in. The recent Pandemic exposed a monumental economic fault line between white and Black/Latino communities, families and businesses. Blacks and Latinos economically suffered at twice the rate of whites. This session will highlight Baltimore CRA where Black & Latino leaders have come together to meet with the top 11 banks in Baltimore to address racial economic inclusion within these banks that includes calling on banks to provide racially relevant capital. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More SMALL BUSINESS FINANCING 201: SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAMS Learn how Supplier Diversity programs are structured, how they can strengthen diverse communities, and most of all, how your small or diverse business can access them. Now more than ever, there are growing demands on corporations to demonstrate ethical compliance and social responsibility. This session will demystify the WMBE Certification process and how to your certification can grow your business. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More AUCTION.COM: OPENING THE DOOR TO OPPORTUNITY Join us on a journey to learn why transparency in distressed asset disposition is a win for investors and a win for banks and servicers. We will share the evolution of our auction philosophy, current programs that are redefining how the industry views disposition and challenge the misconception of who buys distressed real estate. Hear our thoughts on where the market is heading and how non-profits and development-minded investors can leverage our platform to help stabilize neighborhoods and drive change. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More BLACK & LATINO SMALL BUSINESS ACCESS TO CAPITAL: DEBIT & EQUITY FORUM Black & Latino small business organization leaders from across the U.S., key banks and audience members engage in a candid discussion on capital solutions that work to address the lack of access to capital that is hampering critical economic growth in predominate Black & Latino communities. This session will review successful debt and equity capital solutions targeting Black & Latino small businesses and new bank capital initiatives targeting increased access to capital for minority small businesses. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More PURCHASE/REHAB LOAN PRODUCTS THAT MAXIMIZE BLACK & LATINO HOME EQUITY Community housing experts, bankers and housing industry professionals come together to provide the audience with an overview of home/rehab loan products that are beneficial for Black & Latino home buyers. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More BLACK TO BASICS: BUILDING PROFITABLE AFFORDABLE HOUSING USING A MARKET-BASED/PRFOIT OREINTED MODEL Building income for nonprofits is crucial to build a path towards self-sufficiency. This summit session will focus on how FMCRC/The Housing Pros is able to build profitable affordable housing that is driven by the market and profit and not reliant on government funding. This session will also explore how developers in Detroit and Maryland are also build profitable affordable housing for black and brown communities.Information about some unique construction financing resources from EnerBank USA will also be shared and discussed. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More STRONGER TOGETHER KC: A SOLUTION-DRIVEN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM, TO PREPARE SMALL BUSINESS FOR GROWTH & SUCCESS Join us to learn how to bring community organizations together to create a network of support designed to position minority-owned businesses for growth and success. Access to capital, technical assistance, guidance coaches, and other supportive services are made available to minority-owned businesses located in distressed tracks under one umbrella program – Stronger Together KC. During this session, you will receive tips on how to implement this collaborative approach to supporting the minority economic ecosystem in your city. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS RACIAL BIAS IN THE HOME APPRAISAL PROCESS: INCREASING BLACK & LATINO WEALTH THROUGH IMPROVED HOME APPRAISALS The Racial Wealth Gap is driven by lack of Black & Latino home equity and racial appraisal bias is contributing to the widening of the Racial Wealth Gap. Studies are consistently showing evidence that Black & Latino home owners and neighborhoods are receiving significantly lower home appraisals compared to white home owners that is resulting in the minimizing of Black & Latino wealth and ability to buy up. This session will convene housing and appraisal experts to review the racial bias on appraisals and solutions to combat this appraisal bias that builds up Black & Latino home equity and wealth. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIs) CDFI’s were developed to take risk and become a critical capital intermediary for both small businesses and affordable housing development. But the lack of capital (debt & equity), extensive overhead, high cost of capital and arduous underwriting process has resulted in CDFIs having marginal capital impact for Black & Latino businesses and affordable housing developers. This session brings together CDFI professionals, key banks (regional and national), small business organizations, affordable housing developers and audience members to discuss these obstacles and solutions that will result in significantly increasing the amount of loans to Black & Latino small businesses and affordable housing developers. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session Read More VENTURE CAPITAL EXPLAINED: SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC IMPACTS FOR THE NEW MAJORITY The funding gap for diverse-founded startups continues to widen despite the proclaimed growth and success from institutions. Join us in a discussion aimed to address the challenges in accessing capital, understanding venture capitalists, and creating business models that support diverse communities. You will leave this session with resources on how to position your nonprofit, fund or business for growth and success. Download Slide Deck Rate this Session

ON THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP AUGUST 21-23 | JW MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN TAMPA Register Now! For over 15 years, the National Minority Community Reinvestment Co-Operative (NMCRC) along with Black & Latino community development leaders, have joined forces with major corporate bank sponsors to host an Annual National Black & Latino Economic Summit. ​ We have a mission to address the racial wealth gap by developing solutions to build Black and Latino community development intellectual bandwidth through affordable housing & small business ownership. At our annual summits, attendees can network with over 400 non-profits, faith-based organizations, affordable housing developers, and small businesses, as well as top bank and corporate executives over various interactive sessions and events. 2024 Summit Details HONORING THE LEGACY OF OUR LATE-FOUNDER Albert Piña Even though Al's swift transition on May 17, 2022, was unexpected, he has left a blueprint for us all to follow as we continue to seek economic justice for Black and Latino communities. Join us for an opportunity to memorialize the National Black and Latino Summit Founder, Albert Piña. Read More WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING "The conference exceeded my expectations. Though it was my first time, I'm looking forward to more events to come." JOIN THE LIST GET ON OUR MAILING LIST The National Black & Latino Economic$ Summit occurs every year! Get on our email list to be notified of more opportunities to access capital, build community, and develop strategies to close the racial wealth gap. DYNAMIC SPEAKERS 2023 SPEAKERS SOLUTION-BASED SESSIONS 2023 SESSION RECAP LASTING CONNECTIONS 2022 PICTURES & MEDIA

Jules Dunham Howie CO-CHair, Director UPC Westside CDC Jules Dunham Howie has worked on organizational development issues for over 20 years. Through her consultancy firm, Jul Enterprise, she has provided facilitation, training, and capacity-building supports including fund development, strategic planning and board development to for-profits and non-profits all across the United States. Over 2000 people have been trained by Jules on organizational capacity building and grantsmanship issues. She is a strong community activist and serves on the board of the Historic Marble Hill Community Association and as Director of the UPC Westside CDC. Jules is the President of the Maryland Black Caucus. Foundation and enjoys using her policy development skills honed in her United Nations work. Jules received her BS in Communications and Theatre from James Madison University, and she received her Master of Divinity degree from Payne Theological Seminary. She is an Itinerate Elder in the AME Church and is married to Rev. Myron D. Howie. Together they have two children Ollie and Grace Marie and reside in Baltimore, Maryland.