The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) West Virginia Alliance for Economic Inclusion (AEI) will host an Innovative Partnership Opportunities forum to inform financial and community stakeholders about opportunities to invest or partner in response to the socioeconomic conditions in rural communities. The forum will discuss innovative partnership opportunities for rural economic development; lending and resources in response to ongoing investment needs; small businesses; financial education; savings and credit capacity building; rural health; and innovation.
The speakers will provide an overview of Economic Inclusion, the West Virginia Save Campaign, and Rural Development-related resources, tools, and strategies.
Presenters:
- Jim Boniey, Director of Program Operations, CHANGE, Inc.
- Lisa Werner, Campaign Co-Coordinator, West Virginia Saves, Vice President, Mortgage CRA Officer, WesBanco
- Victor Galloway, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Bankers, Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lenders, local, state and federal government, and non-profit representatives interested in learning about partnership opportunities to support the FDIC West Virginia AEI
Registration Information:
To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Victor Galloway at vgalloway@fdic.gov.