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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. MIDWEST AFTERCARE SESSIONS Event Signup REGISTER FOR EVENT

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.

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. WEST COAST AFTERCARE SESSIONS Event Signup REGISTER FOR EVENT

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 JANUARY 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST REGISTER SOUTH MARCH 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST REGISTER WEST COAST FEBRUARY 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM PST REGISTER MIDWEST APRIL 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM CST REGISTER Form PARTICIPATING SPONSORS Aftercare Session Agenda Each session features two concurrent morning workshops on Affordable Housing Development and Small Business, followed by a luncheon panel where you'll hear success stories from practitioners who secured capital through connections made at the Summit. Take a look at each session in detail: Affordable Housing Workshop | 10:00 - 11:45 AM Ready to turn your development vision into reality? This workshop is designed to help small to medium-scale developers take concrete steps toward accessing capital from banks and community lenders. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale your next project, this session will provide practical knowledge and resources to navigate the path toward securing funding for your affordable housing projects. Topics Include: Building strong bank relationships Working with banks and CDFIs Creating a winning loan package Predevelopment capital and line of credit strategies Navigating tax credits, LIHTC, and downpayment assistance programs Small Business Morning Session | 10:00 - 11:45 AM This workshop is designed to equip small business owners with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the landscape of securing capital. We'll cover fundamental principles, resources, and key considerations for accessing the financial resources that can propel your business forward. From understanding funding options to crafting a compelling case for lenders, participants will gain practical insights that can make a real impact on their business growth. Topics include: The effect of personal credit on accessing financing Bank programs available to Black and Latino-led businesses Working with banks and CDFIs Financial preparation and cash flow analysis Procurement opportunities and doing business with banks LUNCH SESSION | 12:00 - 1:30 PM Join us for a dynamic panel session featuring success stories from practitioners who have secured capital through relationships built at the National Black and Latino Economic Summit. You'll also hear timely updates on CRA policy, economic trends, and developments affecting small business and affordable housing in Black and Latino communities. Each region will feature localized content and speakers. 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 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. 2022 NATIONAL BLACK & LATINO ECONOMIC SUMMIT AUGUST 17-19, 2022 · CLEARWATER BEACH, FLORIDA NETWORK WITH 200+ ORGANIZATIONS SOLUTIONS TO CLOSE THE RACIAL WEALTH GAP BUILD COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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 2022 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. 2022 CO-CHAIRS Al Piña Chair/CEO, FMCRC-Assets & Hope Co-Founder, NMCRC Read More Dina Harris Founder & President, National Faith Home Buyers Read More Jules Dunham Howie Co-Chair, Director UPC Westside CDC 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 John Gamboa HONORARY CO-CHAIR Founder, California Community Builders Read More 2022 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

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 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. NBLES WEST COAST AFTERCARE SESSIONS PLATINUM SPONSOR Working together to change lives. Offering programs for specialty and CRA home loans with down payment assistance. ABOUT FLAGSTAR BANK New York Community Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Flagstar Bank, N.A., one of the largest regional banks in the country. The Company is headquartered in Hicksville, New York with regional headquarters in Troy, Michigan. At September 30, 2023, the Company had $111.2 billion of assets, $85.9 billion of loans, deposits of $82.7 billion, and total stockholders’ equity of $11.0 billion. Flagstar Bank, N.A. operates 436 branches, including strong footholds in the Northeast and Midwest and exposure to high growth markets in the Southeast and West Coast. RESOURCES & LOCAL CONTACT Noe Magallon Sr. Loan Advisor NMLS ID: 1000823 Connect with Me Download the Flyer FLAGSTAR HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS Download the Flyer LOW OR NO DOWNPAYMENT Download the Flyer GET UP TO $15K! Back to List of Sponsors

POST-SUMMIT FOLLOW UP FEEDBACK FORM Thank you for taking the time to complete our 2-minute survey to provide feedback on how the connections you made at the summit have impacted the growth of your small business or non-profit. This form will not retain your email address or any other contact information — all responses will remain anonymous. 1. Which best identifes you? Select an Option 2-A. Since the 2022 NBLES, have you or your organization utilized the loan products, resources or services discussed in the sessions? Check all that apply. * Required Business Loan Home/Rehab Loan Business Credit Equity Capital Venture Capital Line of Credit (Business or Construction) Funding Resource Other I did not utilize any products, resources or services Other (Please Specify) 2-B. If so, how much money have you been able to access? 3-A. How many useful connections did you make with other attendees in your industry that positively impacted the growth of your small business or non-profit organization? Select an Option 3-B. Select the bank(s) you made connections with. Check all that apply. Flagstar Regions/EnerBankUSA US Bank JP Morgan Chase & Co. PNC Truist Bank of America Huntington M&T Bank TD Bank First Merchants Bank Wells Fargo BMO Harris Bank Woodforest National Bank 4. Is there anything that would help you make better connections with banks or other attendees during the upcoming NBLES? Send Feedback

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, download & share with your network! MEDIA GALLERIES Tribute Video Summit Photos Gala Photobooth Whova Photos 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. Marcos Morales Manager Hogar Hispano, Inc. Marcos Morales manages Hogar Hispano Inc. (HHI) a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in 2004. HHI was formed with a goal to flexibly manage different types of real estate assets in partnership with other community-based organizations to support homeownership preservation creating affordable housing, neighborhood stabilization, and wealth creation for both Latino and low-income families. Mr. Morales is dedicated to helping families and individuals to achieve the American dream of homeownership and to build personal wealth. He does so through partnership which have led to the creation of 2,000 new housing opportunities for income qualified families and preserving homeownership for 1,300 additional families nationwide. Mr. Morales believes the work is just getting started. Access to capital is paramount to the success of HHI and other community development corporation across the country.