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Field Notes
How El Paso Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce Is Ensuring Capital Readiness For Rural Hispanic Entrepreneurs
By NCRC
The EPHCC is the pre-eminent resource for business and the leading advocate in supporting the growth of the El Paso Border Metroplex. Its Capital Navigators Pilot Program is making it possible for Hispanic and immigrant rural entrepreneurs to get access to capital resources to grow via the development of culturally sensitive technical assistance; technology-driven, grassroots outreach efforts to business owners; and strong partnerships with federal government agencies. [Read more]
Justice-Informed Retail Incubation Programs Supporting Women Entrepreneurs Of Color
By NCRC
Catapult of Greater Pittsburgh (CGP) is a social and economic justice nonprofit serving and connecting families and communities to resources to mitigate poverty and accelerate the process of wealth formation. CGP’s “Startup to Storefront” retail incubation and entrepreneurship program is one of a suite of entrepreneurship supports providing opportunities for low-income, Black women entrepreneurs to start and expand their small businesses. [Read more]
Events
WHF Lunch & Learn: 1071 – Latest Updates And Key Aspects Of The CFPB’s Small Business Lending Rule
October 11, 12 - 1 pm ET
NCRC’s Chief of Community Finance and Mobility Marisa Calderon will be speaking on a panel for Women in Finance and Housing’s partner series event.[Register]
Greenlining’s Just Futures Summit
October 19, 1 - 9 pm ET
NCRC’s Senior CRA Analyst Catherine Petrusz and Senior Policy Advisor Kevin Hill will be speaking on separate panels for The Greenlining Institute’s Just Futures Summit in Oakland on October 19-20. Both of their panels are on the 19.[Register]
In the News
Colorado River Officials To Expand Troubled Water Conservation Program In 2024
By Robert Davis, Source NM
Colorado River officials plan to expand a conservation program next year that pays farmers and ranchers to use less water. But questions remain about some of the proposed ideas and the program’s overall efficacy. While there have been some challenges, the project is set to expand in 2024, Colorado Water Conservation Board Director Lauren Ris said during the National Community Reinvestment Coalition’s Just Economy conference in Denver on Sept. 27. [Read more]
South Side’s Tarnished Reputation May Be Contributing To Its Gentrification
By David S. Rotenstein, Next Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh's South Side has a bad reputation. Yet, the South Side continues to attract residents moving into rehabbed historic homes and lofts carved out of spacious old schools and churches. In 2019, NCRC identified Pittsburgh as the 8th-most gentrified city in the US.[Read more]
On Our Radar
The Supreme Court Seems Likely To Side With The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
By Mark Sherman, AP News
The Supreme Court on Tuesday seemed likely to preserve the work of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau against a conservative-led challenge. [Read more]
More Evidence That The US Job Market Remains Hot After US Job Openings Rise Unexpectedly In August
By Paul Wiseman, AP News
US job openings unexpectedly rose in August, another sign the US labor market remains strong despite higher interest rates — perhaps too strong for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve. The Federal Reserve wants to see the red-hot US job market cool off, reducing pressure on businesses to raise pay, which can feed into higher prices. The central bank has raised its benchmark rate 11 times since March 2022 to combat inflation. [Read more]
New York City Moves to Suspend Right-to-Shelter Mandate
By Emma G. Fitzsimmons, NY Times
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to suspend New York City’s longstanding obligation to provide shelter to anyone who asks for it, as officials struggle to find housing for thousands of migrants arriving from the southern border. [Read more]
Resources
Work And Meet At The Just Economy Club It's aDC hubfor nonprofits and the social sector, around the corner from the White House. Move your team into a private office or host your meetings and events or hang out in the lounge. [Read more]
Learning & Training Hub Register for NCRC's catalog of professional development courses for community development leaders. [Learn more]
Research And Reports We have an extensive library of research and reports that dates back many years! [View all]
Sign And Share The Just Economy Pledge America should not only promise but deliver to all Americans opportunities to build wealth and live well. Sign and share the pledge to help us expand the movement for a Just Economy. [Sign and Share]
Fair Lending Tool Use our interactive tool to produce a report on mortgages, small business lending and bank branch networks for any city, county or metro area in the nation. [Access the tool here]
TreasureCRA Keep up and catch up on plans to strengthen the Community Reinvestment Act. [Read more]
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