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Microlending, Crowdfunding, & Alternative Financial Tools for Underserved Entrepreneurs and Communities
Outreach DepartmentSandra TormoenFebruary 4, 2014
https://https://www.richmondfed.org/community_development
The views expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond or
the Federal Reserve System.
DISCLAIMER
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Helping to strengthen the economy and communities by:
Conducting and sharing research Identifying emerging issues Bringing public and private sector
practitioners together
The Federal Reserve Bank & Community Development Finance
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We strive to improve the availability of credit and information for small businesses through: Events Resource-sharing Initiatives to raise awareness and increase
access to information
Small Businesses
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Virginia Microbusiness Network Conference
Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)
Community Development & Microlending
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Directory of CDFIs CDFI Fund and OFN partnerships for training
Roundtables in Baltimore and West Virginia
Webinars https://www.richmondfed.org/community_development
Our Work with CDFIs
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West Virginia Loan Fund Collaborative Peer group of CDFIs
and alternative lenders
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Today’s Panelists
Josh BranfmanFundrise
Jen GiovannittiFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond