The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (FRB-SF) are hosting an interagency community development forum in Anchorage, Alaska and via webinar. This hybrid forum will highlight key initiatives supporting small business development, affordable housing, and access to credit for low- and moderate-income individuals.
This event offers a unique opportunity to build and strengthen community development partnerships among financial institutions, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), nonprofit organizations, and public agencies.
For attendees joining in person, networking and refreshments begin at 9:30 AM AKT. Virtual attendees should join at 10:00 AM AKT.
Presenters:
- John F. Brislin, International Trade & Finance Specialist (Export Finance Manager), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
- Mitsu Saito, Regional Director, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Office of Small Business, Western Region
- Julie Nolen, Business Lending Manager, Cook Inlet Lending Center
- Carlos A. Machuca, AI Resource Program Director, Small Business Development Center
- Griffin Hagle-Forster, Executive Director, Association of Alaska Housing Authorities
- Bryan Butcher, CEO/Executive Director, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
- Jeff Tickle, President/CEO, Cook Inlet Lending Center
- Tyler Robinson, Vice President/Community Development, Real Estate and Planning, Cook Inlet Housing Authority
- Melanie Lucas-Conwell, Alaska Sustainable Energy Corporation Director, Research & Rural Development, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
- Nelida Irvine, Lender Relations Specialist, District International Trade Officer, SBA
- Jenny Glass, Community Development, FRB-SF
- Chad Marchand, Senior Outreach Manager, Tribal and Indigenous Communities, FRB-SF
- Christina Prkic, Vice President, Regional Executive, Seattle Branch, FRB-SF
- Luke W. Reynolds, Regional Manager, Community Affairs, FDIC
- Cathy Choe, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM AKT. A networking lunch will be provided to in-person attendees from 12:00 PM -12:30 PM AKT.
Where:
The Nave, 3502 Spenard Road, Anchorage, AK 99503. Virtual attendees will receive login instructions by the day before the event.
Who Should Attend:
Federally insured financial institutions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), non-profit organizations, foundations, and governmental agencies serving Alaska.
Registration Information:
To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.