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Consumer Resource Center

FDIC Hosts Webinar to Increase Banking Access for Spanish-Speakers in East Los Angeles, CA

Event Date
- (10 - 11:30am EST)
Location
Webinar, Zoom, registration information below.

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.

Additional Resources:

Last Updated: August 5, 2024