The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) will host Promoting Account Access in the BIPOC Communities of the Ocean and Pine Tree States. This event will provide awareness of the disparity of unbanked BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals in the states of Rhode Island and Maine. The event also aims to encourage efforts by community stakeholders to help BIPOC individuals enter the banking system, principally through access to low-cost transaction accounts available in each state.
Presenters:
- Elizabeth Newport, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration
- Tom Foley, Executive Director, National Disability Institute
- Jay Muth, Senior Vice President, Community Development and CRA Officer, Bangor Savings Bank
- Natalia Lima, Vice President, Community Development Market Manager, Citizens Bank, N.A.
- Bonita Irving, Community Affairs Officer, OCC
- Terrance Green, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, non-profit organizations, other community-based organizations, state and local government, and other stakeholders interested in opportunities to promote economic inclusion and mobility in BIPOC and low– and moderate-income communities.
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 Terrance Green at tergreen@fdic.gov.