Staying Connected

OFN Members have told us they value the opportunity to exchange ideas with OFN and each other, and would like to have that opportunity on a frequent and ongoing basis. Staying Connected is a direct response to that request. Staying Connected calls are a great way for OFN staff, board, and Members to keep in touch with each other and to share their views on important issues.

Staying Connected Schedule
All calls will begin at 1 p.m. Eastern Time and end by 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
To register for a call, click here.

September 15: Market Conditions (led by Lori Glass, Chair, OFN Board Market Conditions Committee)
Find out how market conditions changed between April and June 2010 with a summary of the 2nd Quarter 2010 CDFI Market Conditions Report. Depending on the findings, the conversation may focus on a particular aspect of financing or operations, or on a particular strategy CDFIs are using to stay strong.

September 23: Financial Reform Legislation (led by Cheryl Neas) 
This summer, Congress passed sweeping changes to the regulatory framework in which financial institutions do business, including the creation of a regulatory agency devoted to consumer protection. Learn about the implications for CDFIs, the next steps in the process, and opportunities to influence the discussion.

If there's an issue you'd like to see discussed, please email it to Donna Fabiani at dfabiani@opportunityfinance.net. We look forward to many engaging discussions.

Staying Connected calls are made possible by the Citi Foundation.