It was an information-rich day with engaged participants at the Marriott Madison West. The conference allowed for excellent discussion about different ways to access community investing options and how to make investing decisions that align social impact with financial return.
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Conference Agenda
Registration begins. Exhibits open.
Welcome
The Viability of Community Investing
Calvin Holmes, Chicago Community Loan Fund
The Context of Community Investing
Shari Berenbach, Calvert Foundation
Strategies for Program-Related Investing
"The PRI Context"
Peter Berliner, PRI Makers Network
"Investments to Advance Mission"
Kathryn Dunn, Helen Bader Foundation
"Fostering Social Capital"
Kelly Lucas, Community Foundation of South Wood County
moderator: Vincent Lyles, M&I Community Development Corp.
Impacts through Social Venture Capital
"Double Bottom Line Returns"
Cory Nettles, Generation Growth Capital
"Transforming Rural Communities"
Karl Pnazek, Community Assets for People
moderator: Jeff Snell, Marquette University
Luncheon Keynote:
Mark Pinsky, Opportunity Finance Network
"Connecting the Dots Locally and Globally"
Integrating Mission & Values with Investment Strategies
"Realities & Rewards"
Rev. Michael Crosby, Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility
"Aligning Value & Values"
Sr. Corinne Florek, Mercy Partnership Fund
moderator: Carmen Porco, Porco Consulting Services
Taking Action
"Uniting to Serve the Underserved"
Cliff Rosenthal, Nat'l Fed. of Community Dev. Credit Unions
"Leveraging Capital for Change"
Saurabh Narain, Nat'l Community Investment Fund
moderator: Wendy Baumann, WWBIC
The Soundness of Community Investing
Christa Velasquez, The Annie E. Casey Foundation