Profitwise News and Views
September 2003 Issue
Calendar of Events
Wall Street Without Walls
Atlanta, GA
October 8, 2003
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, in partnership with Wall Street Without Walls (WSWW), will host a free training session on how community-based development organizations can access capital markets. Financial experts from Wall Street and the institutional marketplace will provide insight, technical expertise, and specific tools to access a broader base of investors. For information, contact Jennifer Grier, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, (404) 498-7374, or visit www.wallstreetwithoutwalls.com/  .
Governor's Housing Conference
Louisville, KY
October 9-10, 2003
The Kentucky Housing Corp.'s annual conference will feature speakers, Thomas M. Menino, mayor of Boston; Bob Edwards, host of Morning Edition on National Public Radio; and Liz Murray, author and subject of the film Homeless to Harvard. For information, visit www.kyhousing.org , or call (502) 564-7630.
Brownfields 2003: Growing A Greener America
Portland, OR
October 27-29, 2003
Brownfields 2003 builds upon past successes and continues to offer up-to-date and stimulating information for brownfields practitioners from throughout the United States and overseas. Every stakeholder involved with brownfields redevelopment-bankers, planners, developers, government officials and community representatives, to name a few-should plan to attend this conference. Conference registration is FREE. For information, visit www.brownfields2003.org.
EDFS Annual Loan Fund "How To" Training Conference
New Orleans, LA
October 27-28, 2003
The Economic Development Finance Service is the only national organization for small business development loan fund professionals and policy makers with a rural perspective. The "How To" Training Conference will cover a wide range of issues useful for both new and experienced loan fund professionals. For information, contact Bill Amt at (202) 624-8467, or at bamt@nado.org, or at www.nado.org/edfs.
An Informed Discussion of the Financial Access for Immigrants
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
October 30, 2003
A panel of experts will address issues and opportunities surrounding the financial access of immigrants. Topics include: serving the financial needs of immigrant populations, the USA Patriot Act impact on immigrant issues, legal services to immigrants, documentation issues surrounding the IRS, the matricula card, and financial access as a tool to stem poverty and welfare dependence.
Big Ideas for Small Business
Cincinnati, OH
November 7, 2003
A conference for small business owners and entrepreneurs designed to spark new thinking about opportunities for success in a changing economy. Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland with additional sponsors TBA. For information, contact Jeff Gatica at (513) 455-4281, or at jgatica@clev.frb.org.
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