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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. Attendees can network with over 200 non-profits, faith-based organizations, small businesses, as well as top bank and corporate executives over various interactive sessions and events. TEAM Summit Meet our dedicated summit co-chairs for the 2023 National Black & Latino Economic$ Summit. Using their expertise, experience, knowledge, and passion, they have produced a series of sessions to empower housing professionals, non-profit organizations, and small business owners to expand their endeavors in their perspective fields. 2023 CO-CHAIRS Jules Dunham Howie Co-Chair, Director UPC Westside CDC Read More Dina Harris Founder & President, National Faith Home Buyers Read More Marcos Morales Manager, Hogar Hispano Inc. Read More Vanessa McCleary CEO, Gen-Wealth Empowerment Center Read More Adam Briones CEO, California Community Builders Read More Kelvin Perry Former President, Black Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City Read More 2023 SUMMIT SUPPORT Gina Arquette DeMarse Create Meetings & Events Read More Robin Singletary Bird's Eye View Branding & Design Read More LaTasha Fisher Between 4th and 5th Social Media Management Read More

Welcome to the 2024 National Black & Latino Economic$ Summit PLEASE FIND YOUR DIRECT LINKS TO ALL THINGS NBLES! SUMMIT AGENDA POST-SESSION SURVEYS FLIGHT REIMBURSEMENT FORM PRE-REGISTER FOR AFTERCARE SESSION RESOURCES MEET THE SPONSORS DOWNLOAD WHOVA Use the summit app to: View the event agenda and plan your personal schedule Access to documents and slides shared by organizers or speakers Find who else is attending this event and reach out to people ahead of time Plan some social activities such as a morning run, coffee hours, or meet-ups with your fellow attendees. You can even post job openings. Receive updates such as last minute session changes from the organizers Invitation code: NBLES2024FL (Please do not share this code with anyone who is not a summit attendee)

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We invite you to a one-of-a-kind experience to develop solutions to close the racial wealth gap. This 3-day summit is your opportunity to build Black & Latino intellectual bandwidth through access to capital, affordable housing training, and small business ownership. Dina Harris Founder and President National Faith Homebuyers Dina Harris, Founder and President of National Faith Home Buyers, has more than 40 years of experience in the housing industry. Dina is responsible for more than 10,000 families being able to realize the American Dream of Homeownership. Dina is married and the mother of four. Prior to creating National Faith Homebuyers Program, Dina worked in public housing serving as Deputy Director and Executive Director. She worked in public housing for 20 years establishing a successful Section 8 Program she launched and an award-winning “successfully implemented’ Drug Elimination Program recognized by HUD in a ceremony in Reno, Nevada. Her education includes studies at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI and Washtenaw Community College studying both marketing and business administration. In 2006 Ms Harris was accepted into the Harvard School of Divinity in Boston, Mass, The Community Leadership Program which she completed with a national preeminent list of mega ministers. Dina has spent the last twenty years as the Executive Director, CEO and President of the Washtenaw Home Buyers Program, Faith Community Home Buyers, and now National Faith Home Buyers. All three nonprofits merged into one organization, the National Faith Homebuyers Program. Under Dina’s leadership, National Faith has counseled in excess of 12,000 families, leading to more than 5,000 first time home purchases. Founding and successfully pioneering National Faith Homebuyers is Dina’s testament to her “walk of faith”. She has been identified and recognized for her continued track record in housing development and community service. (1) She was awarded the first “Courage Award by the Secretary of Fair Housing at HUD. (2) She has developed and sold over 700 “affordable” single-family homes since the creation of the National Faith Homebuyers housing development program in 2011. (3) National Faith Homebuyers under Dina Harris leadership was recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus during its phenomenal “WOW” program by assisting over 500 families in an 18 month period to purchase the home of their dreams. (4)National Faith Homebuyers is a HUD-approved 501©3 non-profit organization. (5) In June 2020, she launched a virtual homebuyers workshop with a monthly attendance of approximately 70-100 families currently. She continues to design and implement model programs that can be replicated across the nation. These programs help families succeed by the family’s definition of success. Under her leadership, National Faith Homebuyers has managed a federal HOME and NSP down payment program on behalf of the Wayne County Government. She has successfully managed this program from 2002 to the present and has spent all funds allocated. National Faith Homebuyers under her direction has managed without blemish federal, local and statewide funds in excess of 10 Million Dollars. She has also supported and managed down payment programs in partnership with local and national banks and 5 local municipalities. Dina has replicated the success of the Detroit program by opening an Atlanta branch in 2018. National Faith Homebuyers is approved as a counseling program for the state of Georgia’s down payment assistance program. She continues to design and implement successful housing models that are replicable nationally and create successful homeowners. She has partnered with 13+ national banks, churches, local and national non-profit organizations as well as local governments/municipalities, HUD, Fannie Mae, National Community Stabilization Trust and Fannie Mae. National Faith Homebuyers has awarded mortgage-free homes to veteran families (2014-2019) in unique and creative processes, most often surprising the families with a “mortgage-free” home. She has formed partnerships with Little Caesar’s Pizza to provide a home during a Bowl football game at the Detroit Lions stadium and has also provided a home during a Detroit Pistons game during halftime in partnership with the Detroit Pistons. She hosted over 200 guests from the program during the game. Her other partners assisting in providing “mortgage-free” homes for veterans include Chase Bank, Wayne County Government, Radio One and the UAW. These videos can be seen on YouTube or on the National Faith Homebuyers website: nationalfaith.org.

ALBERT ROBERT PIÑA III BLACK & LATINO ECONOMIC$ Endowment Fund ALBERT ROBERT PIÑA III BLACK & LATINO ECONOMIC$ Endowment Fund The National Minority Community Reinvestment Co-Operative (NMCRC) is a non-profit coalition of minority-led and focused organizations committed to leveling the playing field for Blacks and Latinos by addressing the socio-economic needs of all people of color. NMCRC advocates for fair policies in the banking and financial community; holds lenders and financial institutions accountable for providing racially relevant resources; hosts educational trainings and gatherings; and facilitates access to capital for minority developers, businesses and organizations. The cooperative believes that systemic disinvestment in communities of color must be addressed through sustainable economic development that provides access to capital for majority low to moderate income families. In 2022, under the leadership of Jules Dunham Howie, Dina Harris, and Marcos Morales, the NMCRC launched the Albert Robert Piña III Black and Latino Economic$ Endowment Fund. The Endowment will support the annual National Black and Latino Economic$ Summit, provide regional gatherings, trainings, and networking opportunities for Black and Latino communities to gain access to capital. OUR GOAL Our goal is to seed the endowment with $5 million dollars from banks, corporate partners, and the philanthropic community. We are asking each bank partner to make a minimum initial gift of $250,000 or a commitment of $100,000 a year for the next 3 years. We currently have a total commitment of $850,000 toward Endowment Fund. $5M Once the portfolio is fully endowed, the capital will be used to undergird the work of the National Minority Community Reinvestment Co-operative and the Annual National Black and Latino Economic$ Summit, ensuring over 200 Black and Latino nonprofits and small business owners can gather with the banking community to gain access to capital. Albert Piña Bio It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved economic justice leader and a great champion of change. 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 be about seeking economic justice for Black and Latino communities! After a battle with a major illness, Al Piña decided to use his successful Fortune 25 corporate skills, as well as his military service experience, that led to several business and military awards and medals, to give back to community and country. He began working with minority community organizations around the United States for the past 16 years to including serving in a senior executive role with the largest community development corporation in the United States. Through either his leadership, or his participation in financial institutional CRA commitments, it has resulted in over $700 billion of additional bank commitments for community re-investment into minority communities throughout the United States. Al Pina started out his community economic development career as V. P. of Development for the National Council of La Raza and a team member that launched the countries first minority focused housing and commercial real estate CDFI. Al Piña went on to serve as Vice President of Development for the country’s largest Community Development Corporation (TELACU-Los Angeles) In 2005, in partnership with the Greenlining Institute, Al Piña took his efforts to Florida and founded the Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition, which is Florida’s first state wide minority focused community economic development collaboration with over 105 participating minority community organizations. As Chairman of FMCRC, Al Piña utilized this position to advocate for increased community reinvestment for Florida minority communities. He led the negotiating team that was successful in the development of over $120 billion dollars of community reinvestment commitments to Florida’s minority and underserved communities by Regions, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase and Fifth Third Bank. Read More

We invite you to join us for Aftercare Sessions in your region to follow up on your individual and organizational endeavors. We also want to ensure you receive access to the capital you deserve. Sessions are free, virtual and open to all! You do not have to be a previous summit attendee to register. Please complete the form below to register and more details will follow. REGIONAL VIRTUAL AFTERCARE SESSIONS REGISTER FOR YOUR REGION NOW! We invite you to join us for our Virtual Aftercare Sessions in your region to follow up on your individual and organizational endeavors in the fields of small business and affordable housing development. We also use these sessions to continue fostering connections with banks while providing tools and resources to ensure you receive access to the capital you deserve. We encourage you to submit your questions when you register so that our speakers and subject matter experts can provide you with the best aftercare experience! Click on the registration link that corresponds to the regional session you would like to participate in. EAST COAST THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST REGISTER MIDWEST THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST REGISTER SOUTH THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST REGISTER WEST COAST THURSDAY, MAY, 29 2025 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM PST REGISTER Form AFTERCARE REGISTRATION * First name * Last name * Email Phone Company name Position * Industry Please Select Submit questions or topics you would like to cover during the Aftercare Session The speakers and moderators will be aware of these questions and topics prior to the start of the session and will be submitted anonymously unless you prefer to be named. * Select your Region Register Now PARTICIPATING SPONSORS Aftercare Session Agenda The agenda is inclusive of 2 concurrent workshops on Affordable Housing Development and Small Business in the morning covering fundamentals and the afternoon covering more strategic funding practices. Also, join us for a unique lunch session where you can hear actual stories from business owners who obtained successful deals from our bank sponsors. Take a look at each session in detail: Affordable Housing Morning Session | 10:00 - 11:45 AM Are you a budding developer, eager to turn your vision into a reality? Join us as we explore the fundamental building blocks for small to medium-scale developers to take steps toward accessing capital from banks. From laying the groundwork to understanding the essential elements, this session will provide the knowledge and resources to navigate the path toward securing vital funding for your affordable housing projects. Learn how to translate your dreams into actionable plans and build a solid foundation for your future success. Topics Include: · Building strong bank relationships · Working with banks and CDFIs · Creating a winning bank package · Line of credit access tips and tools Small Business Morning Session | 10:00 - 11:45 AM Embark on a learning journey designed to provide small business owners with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex landscape of securing capital. In this session, we will delve into the fundamental principles, resources, and key considerations crucial for accessing the financial resources that can propel your business forward. From understanding different funding options to crafting a compelling case for lenders, participants will gain practical insights that can make a significant impact on their business. Topics include: The effect of personal credit on accessing financing. Bank programs available to Black & Latino-led businesses. Working with banks and CDFIs Financial Preparation & Cash Flow Analysis Cracking the business line of credit nut – what does it take? LUNCH SESSION | 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Topics covering current events that affect the small business and affordable housing climate relating to politics, the economy, the environment, laws, regulations, and more. Each region will have a specialized topic. Affordable Housing Afternoon Session | 1:30 - 3:00 PM Join industry experts and financial professionals as they share invaluable insights and actionable steps to elevate your capital game. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, 'Banking on Success' equips you with the knowledge and tactics needed to forge powerful partnerships with financial institutions. In this illuminating session, we dissect the intricacies of securing capital for your housing projects. From navigating lending institutions to crafting compelling proposals, we delve into proven strategies that have paved the way for successful housing developers. Topics Include: The Art of the Deal: Tax Credits, LIHTC, and Downpayment Assistance Programs Building relationships with CDFIs, CDCs, and Land Trusts Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Housing Proven strategies to increase your line of credit Small Business Afternoon Session | 1:30 - 3:00 PM In this session, we will delve into the advanced discussion that catalyzes growth through strategic funding. We go beyond the basics, exploring the intricacies of securing capital through alternative funding sources to fine-tune your financial strategy. Capital Catalyst provides a roadmap for unlocking growth and ensuring the long-term success of your business. Elevate your financial game and position your business for sustained prosperity. Topics Include: Procurement: What Small Businesses Should Know about doing business with banks Loan documents demystified. Business diversity lending opportunities Bank programs resources for business expansion Anchor 1 WHAT REGION AM I IN? West Coast East Coast South Midwest Sessions are free, virtual, and open to all! You do not have to be a previous summit attendee to register.

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. Attendees can network with over 200 non-profits, faith-based organizations, small businesses, as well as top bank and corporate executives over various interactive sessions and events. 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

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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. Attendees can network with over 200 non-profits, faith-based organizations, small businesses, as well as top bank and corporate executives over various interactive sessions and events. SESSIONS, NETWORKING & CONNECTION Media We are happy to share the photos and video we took over our 3-day summit. Our attendees also shared pictures and videos through the official conference app — Whova, and some fun Gala Photobooth poses. Like, Do wnload & Share with your network! MEDIA GALLERIES Tribute Video Summit Photos Gala Photobooth Attendee Photos

We invite you to a one-of-a-kind experience to develop solutions to close the racial wealth gap. This 3-day summit is your opportunity to build Black & Latino intellectual bandwidth through access to capital, affordable housing training, and small business ownership. Al Piña Chair/CEO FMCRC-Assets & Hope Co-Founder, NMCRC It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved economic justice leader and a great champion of change. 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 be about seeking economic justice for Black and Latino communities! After a battle with a major illness, Al Piña decided to use his successful Fortune 25 corporate skills, as well as his military service experience, that led to several business and military awards and medals, to give back to community and country. He began working with minority community organizations around the United States for the past 16 years to including serving in a senior executive role with the largest community development corporation in the United States. Through either his leadership, or his participation in financial institutional CRA commitments, it has resulted in over $700 billion of additional bank commitments for community re-investment into minority communities throughout the United States. Al Pina started out his community economic development career as V. P. of Development for the National Council of La Raza and a team member that launched the countries first minority focused housing and commercial real estate CDFI. Al Piña went on to serve as Vice President of Development for the country’s largest Community Development Corporation (TELACU-Los Angeles) In 2005, in partnership with the Greenlining Institute, Al Piña took his efforts to Florida and founded the Florida Minority Community Reinvestment Coalition, which is Florida’s first state wide minority focused community economic development collaboration with over 105 participating minority community organizations. As Chairman of FMCRC, Al Piña utilized this position to advocate for increased community reinvestment for Florida minority communities. He led the negotiating team that was successful in the development of over $120 billion dollars of community reinvestment commitments to Florida’s minority and underserved communities by Regions, Wachovia/Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Chase and Fifth Third Bank. Seeing the importance of access to capital for minority communities towards reducing the rising racial wealth gap, Al Pina had a focus on access to capital for minority communities throughout the United States. Since 2005, Al Piña assisted in the development and launching of over 16 minority focused community development funds, with over $6 billion dollars of capital. He also was a development team member of two national Hispanic investment funds with a combined investment capital of $310 million. In addition, Al Piña launched and led the efforts for Florida’s first ever minority focused affordable housing fund through a Tampa-based CDFI. Understanding the importance of job creation in low-moderate income communities to battle poverty, Al Piña launched Florida’s first minority focused job creation event Let’s Do Business Florida. In partnership with over 150 minority organizations and major banks and corporations, Let’s Do Business Florida focuses on job creation through increased construction contracts to minority construction firms and the development of self-sufficient minority nonprofits to allow them to create incremental income streams to fund job creation programs.

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. Attendees can network with over 200 non-profits, faith-based organizations, small businesses, as well as top bank and corporate executives over various interactive sessions and events. 2022 Speakers