Transform community lending data into community narratives: Identify lending disparities Hold financial institutions accountable Drive investments where they are most needed. No technical or data experience required. A well-told story can make all the difference for a community fighting for systemic change and help breathe life into data in ways that will make people pay...
REGISTER HERE Harness lending data’s full potential to spark strategic investment in your community: - Identify racial and economic lending disparities - Hold financial institutions accountable - Drive investments where they’re needed most This training will empower participants to transform complex Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) data into actionable stories...
Agenda Why We're Here: One Small Business Owner's Story (9:07AM) Panel: The Small Business Financing Ecosystem: What's wrong and how do we fix it? (9:15AM) Kelly Evans, Chicago Urban League (Moderator) Kyle Alexandre, Equipment Leasing Finance Association Louis Caditz-Peck, Responsible Biz. Lending Coalition Jay Goltz, Goltz Group Half Hour Networking Break (10AM) Panel: Not All...
Policymakers want to hear from small business owners about their experiences with financing and accessing capital. Hosts include Illinois House Majority Leader Robyn Gabel, Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, and Senator Laura Fine. Free breakfast: 7:30AM Program: 8AM - 9:30AM This is a free event with breakfast provided. Registration is required and space is limited. Government, grant,...
Illinois small businesses lose an estimated $459 million every year due to nontransparent and often misleading financing terms that prevent them from shopping for the most affordable loan for their business. HB 744 HA #1 (Canty-Mayfield) – also known as “APR for All!” – would require lenders to disclose the annual percentage rate (APR) of...
REGISTER HERE. Join us as we call on Illinois legislators for #APRforAll. Lunch and buses provided! Illinois small businesses lose an estimated $459 million every year due to nontransparent and often misleading financing terms that prevent them from shopping for the most affordable loan for their business. HB 744 HA #1 (Canty-Mayfield) – also known...
