May 24, 2022 • 5 mins
There are a wealth of opportunities to serve aspiring entrepreneurs and established small businesses!
Consider the following opportunities to diversify your portfolio of existing community development services and ensure that some of them meet the “Economic Development” community development purpose.
• Contact your local CDFIs and other small business development nonprofits and inquire about committee or board openings. Some might even have opportunities for lenders to serve as mentors to local entrepreneurs or to serve on a one-time committee that provides constructive feedback on the entrepreneurs' business ideas.
• Reach out to local Small Business Development Centers and see if one of your lenders can teach a class or serve on a panel about accessing capital. Consider inviting a credit union, a CDFI, and another type of bank to join the panel as well. Each one will have a unique perspective to provide!
• Volunteer with your local SCORE chapter, where opportunities include serving as a Business Mentor, Subject Matter Expert, Local Workshop Presenter, and more.
CRA Today helps bankers master the Community Reinvestment Act, get exam ready, and change lives through the power of community development.
Want to learn the CRA basics? Sign up for CRA Essentials Live! A live webinar with Linda Ezuka that shares everything you need to create a solid foundation for your CRA journey. https://hub.cratoday.com/freewebinar
Ready to take a deeper dive into the CRA? Join your fellow CRA enthusiasts in the CRA Hub as we navigate regulatory change, study core CRA concepts and connect as community development professionals across the nation.
https://cratoday.com/hub/
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Linda Ezuka, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ezuka-cra-today/
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All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author and publisher.
This podcast is a periodic publication of CRA Today LLC and is intended to notify and inspire recipients of new developments in the Community Reinvestment Act. It should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own attorney concerning your situation and specific legal questions you have.
Consider the following opportunities to diversify your portfolio of existing community development services and ensure that some of them meet the “Economic Development” community development purpose.
• Contact your local CDFIs and other small business development nonprofits and inquire about committee or board openings. Some might even have opportunities for lenders to serve as mentors to local entrepreneurs or to serve on a one-time committee that provides constructive feedback on the entrepreneurs' business ideas.
• Reach out to local Small Business Development Centers and see if one of your lenders can teach a class or serve on a panel about accessing capital. Consider inviting a credit union, a CDFI, and another type of bank to join the panel as well. Each one will have a unique perspective to provide!
• Volunteer with your local SCORE chapter, where opportunities include serving as a Business Mentor, Subject Matter Expert, Local Workshop Presenter, and more.
CRA Today helps bankers master the Community Reinvestment Act, get exam ready, and change lives through the power of community development.
Want to learn the CRA basics? Sign up for CRA Essentials Live! A live webinar with Linda Ezuka that shares everything you need to create a solid foundation for your CRA journey. https://hub.cratoday.com/freewebinar
Ready to take a deeper dive into the CRA? Join your fellow CRA enthusiasts in the CRA Hub as we navigate regulatory change, study core CRA concepts and connect as community development professionals across the nation.
https://cratoday.com/hub/
CRA Today Website: https://cratoday.com/
Linda Ezuka, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ezuka-cra-today/
Copyright © 2022 by CRA Today LLC
(No claim to original U.S. government material)
All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author and publisher.
This podcast is a periodic publication of CRA Today LLC and is intended to notify and inspire recipients of new developments in the Community Reinvestment Act. It should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own attorney concerning your situation and specific legal questions you have.
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