Microlending, Crowdfunding, & Alternative Financial Tools for Underserved Entrepreneurs and Communities

Outreach DepartmentSandra TormoenFebruary 4, 2014

https://https://www.richmondfed.org/community_development

The views expressed in this presentation do not necessarily reflect the views of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond or

the Federal Reserve System.

DISCLAIMER

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Helping to strengthen the economy and communities by:

Conducting and sharing research Identifying emerging issues Bringing public and private sector

practitioners together

The Federal Reserve Bank & Community Development Finance

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We strive to improve the availability of credit and information for small businesses through: Events Resource-sharing Initiatives to raise awareness and increase

access to information

Small Businesses

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Virginia Microbusiness Network Conference

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)

Community Development & Microlending

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Directory of CDFIs CDFI Fund and OFN partnerships for training

Roundtables in Baltimore and West Virginia

Webinars https://www.richmondfed.org/community_development

Our Work with CDFIs

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West Virginia Loan Fund Collaborative Peer group of CDFIs

and alternative lenders

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Today’s Panelists

Josh BranfmanFundrise

Jen GiovannittiFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond