Community and Economic Development Financial Resources Workshop

52 Franklin Street,Rocky Mount VA 24151

01 April, 2022

Description

Overview of financial resources available for community and economic development. Topics to include: Capital Stacking Grants vs Debt vs Equity Overview of DHCD Funding Opportunities Economic and Community Development Financial Resources Summary Revolving Loan Funds Leveraging Equity - Opportunity Zone Capital Who will this workshop benefit? Community and Economic Developers, Realtors, Developers, Bankers, CPAs, Attorneys, Small and Large Businesses, Investors, Industrial Development Authority members and Economic Development Authority members. Speakers: Leah Fremouw SVP, Director of Community Innovation | Virginia Community Capital Cara Simpson Market Manager, Opportunity Virginia| Virginia Community Capital, Inc. Billie Roberts Community Innovation Advisor | Virginia Community Capital Guest Speaker - Christina Cain, Microfinance Program Manager, Community Revitalization Office , Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development - Programs include: Community Business Launch, Virginia Individual Account Program, and the Virginia Small Business Resiliency Fund.