The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is hosting a webinar to increase the Latino community’s trust in the financial system and promote banking access as a gateway for economic inclusion among Spanish-speakers in East Los Angeles. Presenters will share information on resources and programs from organizations with the capacity and track record of helping language and culturally-challenged Latinos access safe and affordable banking. Attendees will also learn about ways to foster partnerships between financial institutions community-and-faith-based organizations that result in unbanked LMI Spanish-speakers establishing banking relationships. The event will be conducted in Spanish and is part of the FDIC’s initiative to address financial inclusion needs of Spanish-speaking Latinos.
Presenters:
- Noe Castillo, Senior Loan Officer, CDC Small Business Finance
- Estela Gutierrez, Senior VP - Manager, Montevello Branch, Pacific Premier Bank
- Dorima Hamilton, Executive Director, Instituto de Avance Latino (IDEAL CDC)
- Victor Ramirez, VP CRA Officer, Citizens Business Bank
- Rev. Carlos Rincon, Head Pastor, Centro de Vida Victoriosa
- Benny Sanchez, VP Community Manager, Chase Bank
- Claudia Shah, Lead Business Advisor, SBDC Los Angeles Network East Los Angeles
- Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Faith-based leaders and other local influential community stakeholders interested in increasing banking access for Spanish-speaking Latinos in East Los Angeles, CA. Attendees are being selectively invited to insure adequate representation from all sectors of the local community.
Registration Information:
Event has past, registration is now closed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Steve De Jesus at sdejesus@fdic.gov.