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2022

Holiday Market
Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 11 AM | The Beehive, 1000 E 60th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001

Join the Asset Building for Communities of Color (ABC) Program for LISC LA’s first-ever Holiday Market featuring local vendors, food, raffles, entertainment, and more! We’re bringing incredible businesses together for a family-friendly day. Get ahead on your holiday shopping and shop small this season!

With support from Wells Fargo, the ABC program is helping diverse-owned startups grow, scale, create jobs, and fuel wealth creation through flexible capital and technical assistance. The ABC Holiday Market is free and open to the community, with on-site parking available. We hope to see you there!

2021

Supplier Diversity
Tuesday, 14th December 2021 | 12 pm | Virtual
In this workshop, you will learn how to connect with the fast-moving Facebook community while also helping grow your business on the Facebook family of apps.

How the Economic Developer Can Support the Economic Development of Reentering Citizens
Monday, 13th December, 2021 | 12 pm | Virtual
The glaring message portrayed by the Clean Slate Initiative, a national bipartisan coalition advancing policies to clear all eligible criminal records across the United States automatically, is that a criminal record should not be a life sentence to poverty. According to the Clean Slate Initiative, one in three Americans has a criminal record, creating lifelong barriers to opportunity for them and their families. Economic developers should be part of eliminating financial barriers for this group of citizens that reenter society. This webinar will explore how economic developers can increase this population's economic opportunities.

Ask the Expert: Virtual Office Hours. Pacific Time
Thursday, 18th November, 2021 | 9 am | Virtual
Square is partnering with Mastercard to provide technical assistance workshops and additional resources to run and grow your business this holiday season. Join their virtual office hours session after the webinars to ask any follow-up questions or to request more in-depth demonstrations from the Square support team.

Pandemic Income Losses Aren't Over Yet!
Get Tips on Planning for Their Impact in 2022
Tuesday, 16th November, 2021 | 11 am | Virtual
What do you think about rent increases in 2022?
How are you using state and local emergency rental assistance programs to stabilize occupancy and property revenues?
What are best leasing practices and resident retention during and coming out of the pandemic?
The pandemic and its accompanying pressures on residents have resulted in various property outcomes affecting the bottom line, from rent arrears and eviction moratoriums to longer than specific vacancies. Our asset management experts will share a variety of the most successful strategies that address their financial and mission goals, including the ones they plan to repeat in 2022 and the new ones they plan to initiate. A sample of techniques includes tiering rents, marketing vacancies virtually, and maximizing opportunities presented by emergency rental relief programs.

Useful Tips for Supporting Small Biz In Your Community
Tuesday, 16th November, 2021 | 11 am | Virtual
This Together for LA (TFLA) webinar, hosted by the Institute for Sustainable Development, will discuss helpful resources and tips at the local, state, and national levels to help your community build back better.
Topics will include:
- Helping your local businesses find grants, loans, and procurement opportunities
- Accessing finance, marketing, and story-telling tools
- Learning how to leverage TFLA to benefit your small business communities
Speakers include:
- Stephen Jordan, CEO, Institute for Sustainable Development
- Angela Amirkhanian, Manager, Small Business Program, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
- Andrea Nunn, Senior Vice President, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
- Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Executive Director, LISC LA

Building an eCommerce Website
Tuesday, 16th November, 2021 | 9 am | Virtual
Is your business ready for the upcoming holiday shopping season?

Get ready by learning how to sell your goods and services online with Square’s e-commerce tools.

Join Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero as he walks through how to build an online shopping page for your business using Square Online Store.

In this 60-minute webinar, you will:
● Import the item library from a physical store to an online store
● Build a one-page site with pick-up and shipping capabilities
● Review social media selling and other forms of digital payments.

Accepting Payments with Square
Monday, 15th November, 2021 | 9 am | Virtual
Square has the tools to run your business — even when it’s not business as usual. Their solutions help any business make the shifts it needs, whether that’s selling online or safely in person.

Join Square eCommerce specialist Martin Guerrero to learn how to safely take payments, including in-person contactless and online payment options.

Ask the Expert: Virtual Office Hours. Pacific Time
Thursday, 8th November, 2021 | 9 am | Virtual
Join Square's virtual office hours session after the webinars to ask any follow-up questions or to request more in-depth demonstrations from the Square support team.

Learn Basic of Google Ads
Friday, 5th November, 2021 | 12 pm | Virtual
This workshop will teach you how to reach more customers and grow your business with Google Ads. This workshop explains how to set up an ad campaign, write great ads, refine keywords, and include ad extensions.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Launch Event!
Tuesday, 26th October, 2021 | 3:30 pm | Virtual
LISC LA is proud to announce the launch of the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program, a new online resource for your business and an opportunity to receive up to $10,000 in grant capital!. A virtual coffee chat to learn about the program and connect with small business technical assistance experts, including Inclusive Action for the City, LA Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Inland Empire SBDC, and Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation.

Together for L.A. "City of L.A. Comeback Checks Program" Grants for Small Businesses
Tuesday, 26th October, 2021 | 11 am | Webinar
To support struggling for-profit small businesses, the Mayor of Los Angeles and City Council has allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to implement programs to uplift City of L.A. small businesses and promote a strong and equitable economic recovery in the City, consistent with ARPA regulations. The "Comeback Checks Program" will provide $37M in grants, including:
- $25M - Restaurant and Small Business Recovery Program
- $12M - Small Business Rental Assistance Program

EOCF Launch Event
Tuesday, 19th October, 2021 | 1 pm | Virtual
The Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) Los Angeles is a new initiative that provides low-cost, flexible capital and technical assistance to diverse-owned small businesses.

The event was hosted by the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund Partners - LISC LA, Accion Opportunity Fund, Inclusive Action for the City, Vermont Slauson, and PACE.

Together for L.A. "Surviving the Big One: A Small Business Guide"
Tuesday, 19th October, 2021 | 11 am | Webinar
Join Together for L.A. and the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society for a webinar to build resilience in the face of the next earthquake or other disasters. Attendees will learn about their risks as a small business in an earthquake and what can be done to reduce that damage and impact. Building resilience takes connection and support; together, we can help build resources and minimize risk.

COVID-19 Equitable Economic Recovery for Cities, Local Governments, and Municipalities
Monday, 18th October, 2021 | 12 pm | Virtual
With funds from the American Rescue Plan coming into cities and municipalities, the 2021 Equitable Economic Recovery Toolkit is filled with excellent tips and tools. It outlines how local governments can effectively use their resources to support economic development in communities hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar, hosted by IEDC and led by Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Executive Director of LISC LA, will explore a new version of PPP: Place, Procurement, and Portal; we discuss how combining the three P's creates the ideal equitable recovery plan.

CA ERAP Local Partner Network Information Sessions
Thursday, 14th October, 2021 | 11 am | Virtual
California is welcoming the following jurisdictions into the California Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP): Los Angeles City, Orange County, Irvine City, San Francisco County, San Joaquin County, Modesto City, Placer County, Stanislaus County, and Modesto City. Interested organizations that reside or can service these jurisdictions will be prioritized.

We invite interested organizations to join a 1-hour virtual information session to learn more about the Local Partner Network.

LISC seeks partners across the state that identify as nonprofit and community organizations with the capacity to provide local on-the-ground and in-language support to residents to help them access the California Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

Access to Capital: Greater East Los Angeles Small Business Lender Workshop
Wednesday, 13th October 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
This virtual event will showcase resources and partners that loan officers can utilize to support their small business clients, particularly during the ongoing pandemic.

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and nonprofit, technical assistance providers will share how successful bank relationships enhance access to capital for small business growth. You will learn how to assist your clients in obtaining technical assistance to improve credit access and alternative financing while retaining their banking relationships. This Workshop will provide you access to 12 resource partners.

AARP Los Angeles African American and Black Entrepreneur
And Small Business Owner Listening Sessions
Wednesday, 6th October, 2021 | 12 pm | Virtual
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner?

Join AARP for Entrepreneur & Small Biz Listening Sessions!

They want to hear your story and the experiences you have encountered in your journey as an entrepreneur or small business owner. Your feedback will guide them as they create programming to help remove barriers and expand access for African American and Black entrepreneurs and small business owners across Los Angeles County.

AmeriCorps YR27 Application TA Call for Potential Partners
Thursday, 30th September 2021 | 11 am | Zoom:
AmeriCorps, a federal agency, brings people together to tackle the country’s most pressing challenges through national service and volunteering. Since 1994, LISC has paired passionate and dedicated AmeriCorps volunteers with local partner organizations focused on housing, financial services, research, and youth services.

CA ERAP Local Partner Network Information Sessions
Thursday, 30th September, 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
We invite interested organizations to join a 1-hour virtual information session to learn more about the Local Partner Network.

LISC seeks partners across the state that identify as nonprofit and community organizations with the capacity to provide local on-the-ground and in-language support to residents to help them access the California Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).

Expanding Clean Mobility Access to Affordable Housing Communities
Thursday, 30th September, 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
Join SCE, GRID Alternatives Greater Los Angeles, and special guests for a panel discussion on the programs, policies, and technologies deployed to expand clean mobility access to affordable housing communities. Affordable housing leaders and other panelists will educate attendees about upcoming clean mobility programs such as the $436 million Charge Ready program and share how they will soon be able to bring the benefits of electric vehicles and electric vehicle chargers to their residents.

Procurement with a Purpose: Building Your “Yes” Team
Wednesday, 15th September, 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
In this final session of our Procurement with a Purpose series, we will explore: the connection between the culture and staffing of procurement teams and the way performance is managed; culture-building tactics for creative, collaborative, and critical teams that find opportunities to add value; and how procurement can combine technology, data, talent, and communications to facilitate internal accountability and transparency.

Entrepreneurs of Color Fund Los Angeles Virtual Launch
Tuesday, 14th September, 2021 | 9:30 am | Zoom: Webinar ID: 994 6159 7688, Passcode: 115632
JPMorgan Chase invites you to join us virtually as we celebrate the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund Los Angeles (EOCF LA) launch and hear directly from local small business leaders about LA's next venture.

About EOCF LA:
Initially launched in Detroit in 2015, the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) is a collaboration with JPMorgan Chase (JPMC), the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), and a network of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that provide Black, Latinx, and other underserved entrepreneurs with access to capital and technical assistance to build a path to bankability for these small business owners, as well as helping to create jobs for communities by strengthening local businesses.

EOCF LA will meet entrepreneurs of color ‘where they are’ by providing loans and investments along a continuum of capital, from start-up to scale-up, as well as technical assistance and mentoring to address needs at each stage of business development.

Procurement with a Purpose: The Supplier's City
Wednesday, 1st September, 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
In Part 3 of 4 of our Procurement with a Purpose series, we will explore: aligning priorities around local economic development, equity, diversity, and sustainability with long-term tactics for growing the supplier ecosystem in your city; usability and access to data as key features to bring in new users and suppliers; and how to measure progress and track critical metrics on vendor engagement.

Los Angeles County Business Builder: Professional Services and Commodities
Thursday, 26th August 2021 | 8:30 am | Virtual
The Business Builder events are designed to strengthen LA County’s economy by bringing small, minority-, women- and disabled veteran-owned businesses to meaningful one-on-one pitch meetings with Prime contractors looking to outsource their contracts.

Ascend LA Info Session
Wednesday, 25th August, 2021 | 5:30 pm | Virtual
Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.

Ascend LA Info Session
Tuesday, 10th August, 2021 | 12:30 pm | Virtual
Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.

Together for L.A. Launch Event
Tuesday, 27th July, 2021 | 11:30 am | Virtual
Powered by Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, we invite you and our partners to celebrate the launch of Together for L.A. - a partnership to strengthen and support women and diverse-owned businesses, with no-cost technical assistance and small business resources - sponsored by Wells Fargo.

Together for, L.A.'s partners are united in the mission to advance a more equitable, sustainable, and resilient economic recovery by serving and supporting women and diverse-owned small businesses in L.A. County as they strive to recover from the economic crisis wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Together for L.A., partners are:
- Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation
- The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation Los Angeles
- The Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society
- The Institute for Sustainable Development
- City of Los Angeles
- County of Los Angeles

Speaker Listening Session: Richard Rothstein
Tuesday, 20th July, 2021 | 12 pm | Virtual
Please join for an in-depth conversation with Richard Rothstein. He will join the Housing Working Group to discuss the history and legacy of government-created and enforced racial segregation in California and potential solutions to undo decades of injustice.

Richard Rothstein, an author of The Color of Law, is a groundbreaking book about how laws and policy decisions passed by local, state, and federal governments laws and policy decisions have promoted discriminatory housing patterns that continue to this day. He is also a Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow (emeritus) at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Los Angeles County Business Builder: Professional Services and Commodities
Wednesday, 30th June, 2021 | 8:25 am | Virtual
The Business Builder events are designed to strengthen LA County’s economy by bringing small, minority-, women- and disabled veteran-owned businesses to meaningful one-on-one pitch meetings with Prime contractors looking to outsource their contracts.

Small Business Summit
Thursday, 24th June, 2021 | 8;30 am | Virtual

Register for the Small Business Summit. Get resources, tips, and info to help your business rise and thrive in the post-pandemic economy.

Contract Connections: How To
Thursday, 3rd June, 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
The County of Los Angeles Internal Services Department invites you to participate in a Business Outreach Event. This virtual event will be hosted on Microsoft Teams Live.

Healthy Neighborhood Investments: Policy Convening for Advancing Health and Racial Equity
Tuesday, 19th May, 2021 | 9 am | Virtual
Thursday, 20th May, 2021 | 9 am | Virtual
This two-day event is an opportunity to engage audiences across California and beyond to extend the reach and use of the Healthy Neighborhood Investments Policy Scan and Strategy Map and collaborate to identify state and local policy recommendations to advance health and racial equity.

Join Angela Glover-Blackwell, Founder-in-Residence of PolicyLink, Kathleen Kelly Janus, Senior Advisor on Social Innovation for Governor Gavin Newsom, and Debbie Chang, CEO of Blue Shield of California Foundation, as they work towards a collective vision of healthy places and racial equity.

LA Confidential: The Trends, Sectors & Submarkets Shaking up the City of Angels
Tuesday, 11th May, 2021 | 10:30 am| Virtual
L.A. has benefited from a historically strong real estate market, supported by a diverse offering of high-performing industry sectors. Has the pandemic stifled SoCal real estate growth? As the nation continues adapting and responding to business interruptions and shifting paradigms across real estate sectors, L.A. seems to remain poised for development. Supported by emerging industries and rising submarkets, investors are redirecting their attention to the City of Angels. From Silicon Beach to new, cutting-edge stadiums and film studios, L.A.’s diverse real estate portfolio is elevating its reputation as a highly competitive city for top talent, investors, and real estate experts looking to get on the map.

Small Business Council - LA Area Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, 29th April, 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce invites all small businesses to join our Small Business Council meeting to discuss how we can collectively navigate the ever-changing landscape and new health orders impacting small businesses.

Partnering with Healthcare to Create Career Pathways
Wednesday, 21st April 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
Be part of the dialogue as speakers discuss strategies for cross-sector partnerships and the unique assets and resources their organizations bring to the table to address the racial wealth gap and health inequities in their communities.
Speakers:
Carey Rothschild, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Ricardo Leon, Metro West Community Development Organization
Miranda Rodriguez, Local Initiatives Support Corporation LA
Hannah Hasan, Spoken Word Artist, Epoch Tribe
Moderators:
Ruth Thomas-Squance, Build Healthy Places Network
Frank Woodruff, NACEDA

Small Business Strong
Wednesday, 21st April 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
The Small Business Strong series is designed to provide your business with practical tips and techniques to survive the current health and economic crisis. In this new year, we will continue our mission of advancing opportunities and solutions by providing small business owners access to expert consultants in digital technology, financial assistance, marketing strategies, pivoting strategies, reopening guides, + MORE! Together.

ATI Incubation Academy Service Provider Listening Session
Wednesday, 21st April 2021 | 9 am| Dial in via telephone
The ATI Incubation Academy is intended to provide organizational capacity building and technical assistance to local grassroots, community-based non-profits to scale delivery of housing, treatment services, and case management to justice-involved individuals in LA County. This listening session will allow community members and service providers to provide input on the training and topics that will comprise the Incubation Academy.

LIHTC 101 & 201
Tuesday, 20th April, 2021 | 10 am | Virtual
Tuesday, 27th April 2021 | 10 am| Virtual
The training series is intended for affordable housing professionals and covers the fundamentals of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program in two parts: I) federal basics and II) state overlay. Each training will be limited to a maximum number of participants so that attendees can better engage and have their questions answered.

Housing Working Group: First Speaker Session, Dr. Michael Lens, UCLA
Thursday, 8th April, 2021 | 12 pm | Virtual
In-depth conservation with Professor Lens to discuss anti-gentrification efforts, increasing wealth opportunities in underserved areas, and addressing the overall housing shortage.

Los Angeles Community College District Small Contractor Boot Camp
Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 | 5:30 pm | Virtual
The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Small Contractor Boot Camp is a four-session program explicitly designed for small contractors to improve their competitive bidding capacity. Through a comprehensive, hands-on curriculum, small contractors will learn more about the pre-qualification process for the Pre-Qualified Service Provider (PQSP) bench contracts for projects ranging from $25K - $5M and how to bid for work and successfully execute BuildLACCD construction projects.

Los Angeles County Business Builder: Construction and Manufacturing
Sunday, March 28th, 2021 | 8:30 am | Virtual
The Business Builder events are designed to strengthen LA County’s economy by bringing small, minority-, women- and disabled veteran-owned businesses to meaningful one-on-one pitch meetings with Prime contractors looking to outsource their contracts.

Ascend LA Info Session
Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 | 12:30 pm | Webinar
Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.

Contracting with LA County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Friday, March 19th, 2021 | 9 am | Virtual
We're joining the County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) to let businesses know about available contracting opportunities!

Caltrans District 7-Women in Construction
Wednesday, March 17th, 2021 | 10:30 am | Virtual
The focus is on women small business owners within the construction industry. Please join our guest speakers as we discuss bonding, advocating for your business, and advice on government contract opportunities.

Rebuilding the San Gabriel Valley Economy
Thursday, March 11th, 2021 | 11 pm | Webinar
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership (SGVEP) are excited to host a webinar that provides recommendations and resources for San Gabriel Valley jurisdictions to support business owners and boost their local economies.

SLATE-Z HUD Section 3 Webinar
Monday, March 8th, 2021 | 10 am | Webinar
Section 3 is the HUD program that provides a preference for training, employment, contracting, and other economic opportunities to low-income individuals, specifically those who receive federal housing assistance or businesses owned by or employ such persons. This is part one of a three-part webinar series.

Ascend LA Info Session
Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 | 12:30 pm | Webinar
Join us to learn more about the program components, application requirements, and the ideal Ascend LA candidates.

Contract Connections - Building Together
Thursday, February 25th, 2021 | Webinar
Learn more about the County of LA’s Contracting & Purchasing Opportunities about construction and the Facilities Reinvestment Program, How to Do Business With Public Works & OneLA.

Breakout Topics Include:
ISD Contracting Opportunities
ISD Purchasing Opportunities
ISD Facilities Reinvestment Program Opportunities
Doing Business With Public Works
OneLA - Building Business to Win Contracts

Road to Recovery: Rebuilding a Modern, Equitable Economy
Friday, February 19, 2021 | 8 am | Webinar
Panelists will address California's road to rebuilding a modern equitable economy and how to scale cost-effective, replicable, and streamlined housing solutions in a period of diminishing budgets and increasing need.

LAEDC Annual Economic Forecast
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 8:30 pm |
Tunua Thrash-Ntuk will be discussing specific ways that businesses, academic institutions, and local government entities can work together to spur growth in particular industries that thrive in LA County; how access to capital, a strong talent pipeline, and favorable government regulation and policies contribute to the successful creation and sustainability of new and existing industries in the region.

The Big Concert for Small Business
Wednesday, February 7, 2021 | 8 pm| Livestream
Verizon is reaffirming its commitment to small business support by investing $10 million with LISC to be deployed to entrepreneurs in historically underserved communities. During Verizon's Big Concert for Small Business, a post-Super Bowl extravaganza headlined by Tiffany Haddish, Alicia Keys, Miley Cyrus, and many more will invite viewers to text to donate with proceeds funding LISC's targeted assistance to small business owners in need.

Impact-Makers to Watch 2021 FREE Virtual Celebration
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | 6:00 pm | Webinar
The Impact-Maker to Watch award is an annual distinction for those doing foundational work to impact Greater Los Angeles positively and will continue to do so throughout the year, with significant results. Honorees will be recognized for leading careers of the impact that continue to show results. Throughout 2021, honorees will be supported and promoted through various programs.

Community Ownership Models: What do they take?
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | 11:30 am | Webinar
A fascinating look into the places and partners making community ownership initiatives come to life. The conversation will offer a theoretical framework, an overview of various models, and examples from the country. This work is relevant for anyone interested in anti-displacement and increasing access to ownership (housing, commercial space, business) opportunities.

LA Regional COVID Fund Virtual Forum
Friday, January 29, 2021 | 11AM | Webinar

Join the LISC LA team and LA COVID Fund partners on Friday, 1/29 at 11 AM as we look back at the Fund’s impact on LA County’s small business community. With over 7,000 businesses benefitting from the Fund’s grant program in 2020, hear their stories and discover what resources LISC LA and the City and County of LA have to offer in this coming year.

Replay available on Facebook at the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/LACountyDCBA

Resources for Small Businesses in 2021: Entrepreneurship Advantage January Virtual Meetup
Thursday, January 28, 2021 | 11AM | Webinar

If you work with small businesses, you know that a historic number of resources are helping entrepreneurs and small businesses – last year and this year. Join CAMEO on January 28, 2021 at 11:00am PST to learn what's available and who it's best for as we kick-off 2021.

During this Entrepreneurship Advantage Virtual Meetup, CAMEO will open up with online networking for small-business professionals, and make sense of the grants, loans, and technical assistance programs available to your clients.

Small Business Funding in Challenging Times
Friday, January 22, 2021 | 9:30AM | Webinar

Join us for this moderated panel conversation, focusd on our local diverse community based businesses in the greater Los Angeles region, to learn about fundiing opportunities, including loans and grants to help sustain and grow your busienss during this time, demystifying the loan application process and Q & A.

LISC Los Angeles Presents: LA County Resiliency Program Webinar
Thursday, January 14, 2021 | 6PM | Webinar

Join us to learn more about LISC's Southern California's Small Business Resiliency Toolkit for the Tourism, Entertainment/Media and Leisure/Hospitality industries. The program will help local governments and small business support organizations build business resiliency against economic down-turns, accelerate access to capital, sustain employment among diverse wage earners, and much more!

LISC Los Angeles Presents: LA County Resiliency Program Webinar
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 | 12PM | Webinar

Join us on one of these webinars to learn more about LISC's Southern California's Small Business Resiliency Toolkit for the Tourism, Entertainment/Media and Leisure/Hospitality industries. The program will help local governments and small business support organizations build business resiliency against economic down-turns, accelerate access to capital, sustain employment among diverse wage earners, and much more!

LISC Los Angeles Presents LA County Resiliency Program Webinar |Stories from L.A. Regional COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program Recipients
Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Safety Achievement L.L.C. is an occupational health and safety consultant service company that has worked with companies to identify non-compliance issues and hazards and provided training to establish a safe workplace environment. Safety Achievement faced some difficult financial decisions because of the pandemic, putting many of their internal projects on hold and struggling to move the business forward.

The LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund grant gave Safety Achievement financial relief in these uncertain times. It allowed them to cover their expenses, improve their marketing and training materials, and add more services for clients.

2020

Smart Business Recovery 101 Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Webinar Series: Leveraging Section 108 with NMTCs
Thursday, December 3, 2020 | 1:30-3:30PM EST | Zoom

This webinar will help participants understand how New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) can be used in conjunction with Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program resources. They will hear experts discuss opportunities and challenges and ground the conversation in real world examples.

This is the second of three webinars in the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Webinar Series which gives participants the opportunity to learn from experts about how to leverage the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs), NMTCs, and Opportunity Zone (OZ) financing.

Smart Business Recovery 101
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 10:15AM - 11:15AM | Zoom

Attend the Smart Business Recovery panel to learn about procurement opportunities, PPP forgiveness guidance, and best practices for business growth.

Join LISC Executive Director Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, as well as three other qualified experts in the field of procurements and business development, as they discuss the unique economic challenges that COVID-19 has created, as well as the best strategies to recovery and become resilient during this time.

"Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing" with Authors Walker Wells and Kimberly Vermeer
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 4PM - 5:30PM | Zoom

Join the USGC LA for an empowering discussion on sustainability within affordable housing. This event will explore the book Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, Revised Edition, featuring authors Walker Wells and Kimberly Vermeer. We’ll also learn about the green leadership shown by two local projects that were featured as case studies in the book. Landscape Architect Tina Chee will share her design strategy for Crest Apartments (LEED Platinum). Brian D'Andrea, President of Century Villages at Cabrillo (ND Gold and LEED for Homes Gold and Platinum) shows how larger planning strategies and building design can be combined to maximize green benefits to residents and the broader community.

The Blueprint outlines the core reasons for integrating green building and affordable housing, shows the powerful took of integrated design in action, shares best practices, outlines green O&M strategies, tackles the challenges of financing green, and outlines four key future trends.

Asset Management: Property & Portfolio Stress Test Training
Monday, November 16, 2020 | 10AM - 11:30AM | Online Upon Registration

LISC knows how important managing and maintaining your affordable housing portfolio is to your organization, your tenants, your community, and your bottom line. We also know that the COVID-19 crisis has emphasized the need for asset managers to have accurate and timely information about property and portfolio performance, especially during unplanned events or stress factors such as the current health and economic crisis.

LISC is committed to supporting our housing partners during this unprecedented time and are excited to announce the latest in our Asset Management Training Institute (AMTI) Series: Property & Portfolio Stress Test Training.

The instructor for this series is Jack Geary. Jack has over 35 years of asset management, property management and real estate development experience in the not-for-profit and public sectors. Geary is the retired director of operations for the Cambridge (MA) Housing Authority, and is the former director of management for the San Francisco Housing Authority, director of Urban Edge Property Management (Boston), and property manager and director of senior housing at Boston Housing Authority.

Why Is This Workshop Helpful?

Participants will explore the importance of revised property and portfolio projections considering financial stress assumptions caused by an unanticipated external crisis situations - in this case, the COVID-19 pandemic.
After the session, participants will be better prepared to conduct a "stress-test" analysis of their properties, while fully considering the portfolio impact on the sponsor organization.
By closely linking the property stress-test projections to the portfolio-sponsor impact, the workshop will assist nonprofit housing owners to develop financial mitigation strategies to better prepare the organization to withstand the financial stress.

USC LUSK State of the Market: Multifamily Virtual Conference
Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 8:30AM - 12:30PM | Online upon registration

Register today to learn about the unique challenges facing renters in this economic crisis, and what policy responses can be used to mitigate these struggles.

Tunua Thrask-Ntuk, LA LISC Executive Director, will discuss housing policy, rent stabilization, and upcoming ballot initiatives with a cohort of experts on urban planning, affordable housing, and community development.

Asset Management: Property & Portfolio Stress Test Training
Monday, November 9, 2020 | 10AM - 11:30AM | Online Upon Registration

Why Is This Workshop Helpful?

Black Entrepreneurs Day
Saturday, October 24, 2020 | 4PM PST | Online upon registration

Chase for Business is excited to sponsor Black Entrepreneurs Day later this month, a celebration event of Black business and entrepreneurship!

The star-studded celebration will be hosted by Shark Tank veteran Daymond John and simulcast globally on all major social media platforms on Saturday Oct. 24th at 4pm PT.

Joining will be an impressive mix of Black entrepreneurs including Robert Johnson (founder of BET), Gabrielle Union, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, LL Cool J, Chance the Rapper, and many more.

During the show, we will hear from Black small business owners talking about challenges they’ve faced this year – as well as how they’re re-inventing their businesses for the future.

Breaking the Silence Around Diversity: Moving Beyond your Comfort Zone.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | 1PM

This free event is designed to help you explore the nuances around diversity and inclusion conversations, create a space for self-reflection, and move to a place of meaningful and impactful action. You will be guided as you move beyond your comfort zone, uncover biases, and courageously engage in conversations around racial equity and systemic injustice.

Participants will be introduced to a Comfort to Growth Zone model promoting increased self-awareness and meaningful steps toward growth. Using a deeper look into the connections between our past and present, participants will gain tools to engage in constructive conversations around equity and inclusion.

A Kaiser Permanente partnership including:

Equity, Inclusion and Diversity; Employee Assistance Program; Learning & Leadership Development; Organizational Development; Community Health; and the African American Professionals Association.

Year 15 Dispositions: Navigating the Challenges with Purchase Options and Rights of First Refusal
Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | 12:00PM - 1:15PM Eastern

The initial 15-year investment period is expiring for thousands of affordable Housing Credit units annually. Subsequently, the volume of dispositions is growing each year and it is critical that asset managers understand specific issues and nuances with these transactions. Asset managers are an integral part of the disposition negotiation, working with stakeholders with a focus on extended affordability while ensuring the integrity of the Housing Credit Program long term. This webinar will focus on the real world challenges to the protection of affordable housing from non-mission investors including: Right of First Refusal, Purchase Options, Valuation and Aggregators. Attendees will gain understanding of the mechanics of the Right of First Refusal, Purchase Options, and Exit Taxes as well as changes in ownership structure and how it impacts a disposition.

New Grant Opportunity for Non-Profits from the LA COVID Fund
Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | 1PM

Do you know a nonprofit providing social safety net services serving low-to-moderate income communities?

If so, please share this information with them. Approximately 100 grants of $75,000 will be awarded. We will have an info session to go over how to apply for funding on September 22nd at 1pm.

The portal to apply opens on September 21 and closes on September 25th.

Asset Management Software: What to Know Before You Buy
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

This crisis has underscored the need for asset managers to have accurate and timely information about property and portfolio performance. But CHAM’s annual survey found that 40% of asset managers are using Excel and half are thinking about purchasing some kind of software. If you are one of these people, this webinar is for you. We will provide guidance about how to think about your asset management software needs. What do I need my system to do? How do I know which is best for me? How can I ensure this investment in my company’s time and money will be worthwhile?

The session will lay out for asset managers a framework for how to assess and think about technology needs including document storage, data management, risk rating, and reporting. You will learn about software options and hear lessons learned from someone who has already been through the process.

ABA's 7th Annual Women Business Pioneers Symposium
Thursday, August 27, 2020 | 2PM

Continuing the successful theme in the past 7 years, the “Women Business Pioneers Symposium” is a high-profile event that involves successful businesswomen who are notable within the Asian American community. Meet these women executives and learn the key skills to succeed in today’s marketplace. We are featuring 3 fabulous boss ladies who have demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit while rising to the top in each of their unique industries. Join us for a networking and panel discussion with these remarkable leaders.

Entrepreneurship Advantage Virtual Meetup
Thursday, July 30, 2020 | 11 AM

Join us July 30, 2020 at 11:00am PDT for this month's Virtual Meetup, "Discrimination in Small Business Lending." Ali Lederer, Director of Fair Lending and Consumer Protection at NCRC will discuss:

disparities in access to capital for black and Latino entrepreneurs
the PPP program
barriers that black and Latino entrepreneurs face when seeking small business credit
recommendations for a more equitable system.

Preventing Eviction During COVID
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | 2PM - 3PM EST

LISC's Family Income and Wealth Building team is excited to invite you to an upcoming webinar with Noëlle Porter of the National Housing Law Project on navigating housing instability and preventing eviction as many of the protections under the CARES Act come to a close. This webinar will help front-line staff understand current eviction policy and housing resources provided under the CARES Act and the tools they will need to serve clients fearing housing instability or homelessness. Speakers will also discuss non-monetary solutions to impending evictions, and the resources we’re working to secure in the upcoming HEROES Act to better serve these clients.

Housing Resources During COVID-19
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | 11AM PST

This webinar will help FOC coaches to understand current eviction policy and housing resources provided under the CARES Act and the tools they will need to serve clients fearing housing instability or homelessness. We’ll also discuss non-monetary solutions to impending evictions, and the resources we’re working to secure in the upcoming HEROES Act to better serve these clients.

LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund Info Sessions
Thursday, July 2, 2020 | 12PM | Online

Join us to learn more about a grant opportunity for micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. Register now for any of our 3 webinars!

LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund Info Sessions
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 | 5PM | Online

Join us to learn more about a grant opportunity for micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. Register now for any of our 3 webinars!

LA Regional COVID-19 Recovery Fund Info Sessions
Tuesday, June 30, 2020 | 10AM | Online

Join us to learn more about a grant opportunity for micro-entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits. Register now for any of our 3 webinars!

Advancing Equity and Supporting Small Businesses Amid COVID-19: A LISC-Verizon Foundation Partnership
Friday, June 26, 2020 | 8AM - 9AM PST | Online

Small businesses all across America are facing immediate financial threat due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and particularly so in historically underserved communities. Please join us for a discussion on how the pandemic has affected small businesses in communities of color, and how funders can expand access to resources and capital to promote inclusive and equitable recovery.

Featuring:

Rose Stuckey Kirk, Verizon's Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer and President of the Verizon Foundation
Maurice A. Jones, LISC’s President and CEO
Gregory Fairchild, LISC Board Member and Isidore Horween Research Associate Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business will serve as moderator
LISC and its partners are providing grants to hundreds of small businesses across the country, 90% of which are led by minority entrepreneurs. Nonetheless, funding and opportunity gaps persist. Join this discussion on ways we can work together to close these gaps, and advance an inclusive and equitable recovery.

BizCon SoCal: Annual Entrepreneurship & Innovation Conference
Thursday, June 25, 2020 | Online

You are invited to BizCon SoCal 2020 hosted by our partners, The Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce and Bixel Exchange. Join us for 2 days of inspiration, resources, communication strategies and tips for small business owners. Learn to leverage tech tools to adapt, pivot and thrive, and listen to stories of innovation and resiliency during this new economy. We’ve snagged FREE tickets using CODE: BIXELBIZPASS

Asset Management at the Crossroads - Bold Ideas for Resiliency
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | 9AM - 10:30AM | Online

Asset management is, quite simply, achieving the owner’s goals. But what are our organizational goals in a world shaken by the pandemic and riven by inequity and injustice?

Our traditional asset management infrastructure did not link our goals well. Our usual practice and measures such as data trending, projections, and analytics served financial outcomes but, often, not human outcomes. Now our goals and tools must work together. The survival of our residents, our communities and our properties are at stake.

This webinar will feature the work of three outstanding nonprofit owners and where they believe asset management should be going in the next few years. Be inspired by bold ideas about how our work and perspectives may change around racial equity, resident health, community needs, disaster planning, technology, investment, reserves and more.

BizCon SoCal: Annual Entrepreneurship & Innovation Conference
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 | Online

Call for Ideas: South LA Economic Inclusion Implementation Plan
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 10AM | Webinar

South LA Economic Inclusion Implementation Plan is a three-year strategy that supports an integrated, place-based approach to advancing economic mobility for communities in South LA. The recommendations outlined in this plan seek to nurture South LA’s strengths, address areas of need, connect South LA residents and businesses to regional economy, and foster connection across local organizations and entities to create ladders of economic opportunity for South LA residents.

LISC LA will partner with organizations that are seeking to scale existing programs or launch new initiatives that address existing economic inequities experienced by South LA communities as identified in the Implementation Plan.

Applications are due COB July 3, 2020. Apply Here!

We will be hosting a webinar on Thursday June 11th at 10am to review program goals and answer any questions.
South LA Economic Inclusion Implementation Plan is a three-year strategy that supports an integrated, place-based approach to advancing economic mobility for communities in South LA. The recommendations outlined in this plan seek to nurture South LA’s strengths, address areas of need, connect South LA residents and businesses to regional economy, and foster connection across local organizations and entities to create ladders of economic opportunity for South LA residents.

CDFI Funding & Support for Entrepreneurial Businesses
Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 12PM PST | Webinar

New Voices Learning Lab LIVE: CDFI Funding & Support for Entrepreneurial Businesses with Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, Executive Director, LISC Los Angeles and guest entrepreneurs.

This webinar will answer the following questions:

✅ What are CDFIs, why are they good partners for entrepreneurs & small businesses and how do they differ from traditional banks?
✅ What additional support can CDFIs offer beyond grants and loans?
✅ How can entrepreneurs access the SBA's PPP loans through CDFIs?
✅ Why, when and how should startup businesses take on debt?

When Everything Breaks: A conversation with APA Los Angeles on realism, idealism, and the planning profession
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 11AM | Webinar

In these times, when we need change more than ever, let’s talk about the immediate issues that we face in our society and clarify the values that we each bring to the table. As community development leaders, our careers and work projects undoubtedly impact a wide variety of communities. Join LISC LA Executive Director, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, and APA Los Angeles for When Everything Breaks No. 2 on June 10th. This free event is appropriate for anyone working in or with the public sector and she will be joining a conversation with Rick Willson, FAICP, Meredith Maya Abood, and Carina Campos.

Long Beach Business Succession Planning
Thursday, May 28, 2020 | 11AM | Webinar

Register now! Free webinar for small and mid-size business owners on succession planning in a challenging environment.
About this Event
Project Equity, in partnership with the City of Long Beach, invites you to an online event for Long Beach small and mid-size business owners like you covering challenges with business succession in today's environment. Learn about:

Employee buyouts as a succession or exit strategy
Sustaining your legacy in Long Beach
Keeping the local economy strong
This webinar is presented by Project Equity and made possible through support from Citi Community Development, LISC -Los Angeles, and the City of Long Beach Economic Development Department.

COVID-19 Asset Management - Strategic Responses
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 9AM | Webinar

We have survived the initial onslaught of COVID-19 and the daily struggle to hold things together. Now we need to begin to think strategically. We will examine two case studies of affordable housing providers who are pivoting their asset management approach to address COVID-19 stresses on properties, portfolios and residents. The webinar rethinks our practices around property management, resident outreach, data analytics, investor/lender engagement and even the opportunities that this crisis can present.

Presenters:

Brian Bieler, Director of Asset & IT Management, REACH CDC

Stephen Kearns, Director of Asset Management and Operations, ONE Neighborhood Builders

Antonio Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Asset Management, ONE Neighborhood Builders

Moderated by Jeremiah O’Grady, Senior Program Officer, LISC Rhode Island

CHAM Host: Harold Nassau, Senior Director of Asset Management, NeighborWorks America

For more information, please contact Ginny Tranchik, Senior Program Director, LISC Capacity Building at Institute@lisc.org.

Leveraging Local Assets to Support Small Business Stability
Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 10:30 AM

Join us for a discussion with University of Washington Foster School of Business Consulting and Business Development Center Director, Dr. Michael Verchot, on how cities can engage with their local business schools to support relief efforts. We will also talk with LISC staff about how cities can leverage their procurement processes and other private partnerships to provide support to small businesses during COVID-19.

Trauma-Informed Care Webinar Series: Leadership in Crisis
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | 2PM | Webinar

LISC is happy to invite you to the third of our four part series on using a resilience-oriented, trauma-informed approach to work during the pandemic led by The National Council for Behavioral Health. See the scheudle below for the 90 minute webinars:

Discussion #4: How to engage clients in virtual platforms during times of crisis
Audience: Direct Line Staff

Growing the Next Generation of $1M+ Businesses Owned by Women and People of Color
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 | 6:30PM | Webinar

The ASCEND LA program will lead a cohort of diverse small businesses through the CBEST 20-session management education program. Participants will also receive certification and bid preparation support, connections with regional and national supply chains, 1-on-1 advising with loan and procurement specialists, and access to flexible capital sources.

Developed by the University of Washington Foster School of Business and powered by JP Morgan Chase, ASCEND takes a holistic and research-driven approach, defined by access to “The 3-M Model: Management, Markets, and Money” that aim to maximize the unique opportunities that diverse businesses have to access local supply chains across the LA region.

Keeping Our Shops on the Block

LISC LA co-hosted a series of 5 webinars to support “Main Street” mom and pop businesses in the neighborhoods we work. The 1-hr sessions provided small businesses with information on emergency financial resources, in-language support, and creative strategies to keep doors open during the pandemic. At the end of each webinar, LISC awarded 5 of the webinar attendees with a $2,500 grant. This program is made possible by generous funding from Wells Fargo.

Keeping Our Shops on the Block: South LA Businesses - Co-Hosted by Vermont Slauson Economic Development Corporation - April 24, 2020 10am-11am
Keeping Our Shops on the Block: Asian + Pacific Islander Businesses - Co-Hosted by Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program - April 28, 2020 10am-11am
Keeping Our Shops on the Block: East LA Businesses - Co-Hosted by East LA Community Corporation - April 30, 2020 10am-11am
Keeping Our Shops on the Block: Valley Businesses - Co-Hosted by ICON Community Development Corporation - May 8, 2020 10am-11am
Keeping Our Shops on the Block: Long Beach Businesses - Co-Hosted by Long Beach Economic Development Department - May 11, 2020 10am-11am

Public-private Partnerships: Grants and 0% Interest Loans
Wedensday, April 22, 2020 | 9AM PST

Join us as we discuss LISC LA’s initiative to support small businesses in cities throughout LA and Orange Counties and the LISC LA Small Business toolkit.

We will have a diverse set of panelists from Facebook; the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department; and the County of Los Angeles, Department of Workforce, Development, Aging, and Community Services all confirmed to talk about the resources they are making available to help small businesses right now.

We will share where to look for funding for grants and the priority areas being funded.

COVID-19 Briefings
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | 11AM

Recycling Black Dollars and the Black Business Association is hosting a webinar on stimulus relief updates. Learn about the programs available for local small businesses and self-employed professionals.

Supporting Small Businesses During COVID-19: A Toolkit for Local Governments
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | 9AM

Join us for an overview of the toolkit outlining the best practices for local governments amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, such as adopting policies and procedures that will bolster small businesses through severe economic challenges. We will also have a discussion on food procurement and how cities can help people access food.

2020 Entrepreneurship Advantage, E-Convening: Resources for LA-Based Small Businesses in Challenging Times
Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 10AM

Grab your coffee and pastry and join us for a virtual version of Entrepreneurship Advantage’s Spring Convening! During our e-convening, we’ll present resources for entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19 and have a discussion on best practices and challenges in response to the outbreak’s effects on small businesses.

Stress Testing Your Portfolio: Asset Managers Coping with COVID-19
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 1PM

CHAM presents leading syndicators and owners of mission-based affordable housing who will demonstrate sensitivity analyses to create portfolio scenarios to help manage the crisis.

During the COVID-19 crisis, asset managers of mission-oriented affordable housing are needed now more than ever. We have seen how data analysis is critical to crisis management. Our field is uniquely positioned to provide the leadership and expertise needed to protect our nation's affordable housing resources.

This webinar is essential for asset managers and CFOs responsible for mission-oriented affordable multifamily housing portfolios and professionals who support the industry. This includes nonprofit and for-profit owners, PHAs, syndicators, investors, lenders and government.

Presenters:

Dena Xifaras, POAH
Katherine Fleming, Bridge Housing
Peter Lawrence, Novogradac
Ryan Robinson, Cinnaire
Tony DiBlasi, Ohio Capital
Valorie Schwartzmann, Homeport

Moderator: Harold Nassau, NeighborWorks America and CHAM

For more information:

Please contact Ginny Tranchik, Senior Program Director, LISC Capacity Building at Institute@lisc.org.

“Small Business Funding Opportunities” Led by Business Advisor Anna Marie Cruz of Entrepinayship
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 12PM

Small Business Survival and Success is a webcast series that features key resources and tips from industry experts in commercial real estate, fundraising, labor and employment, marketing & business strategy, and public relations. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and other interested community members can participate for free in any or all of the scheduled video conferences.

This session includes:

SBA Disaster Loans/CARES ACT
PPP (Payroll Protection Program)
Emergency funding available now

Help For The Helpers: Making Sense of Emerging Financing Options for Nonprofits: Bridge Financing for Nonprofits During COVID-19 with Tunua Thrash-Ntuk of The Local Initiatives Support Corporation Los Angeles
Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 10AM

This free, three day webinar series will help your nonprofit organization explore a host of new financing options including disaster loans, payroll protection, and bridge loans to help determine which is right for you. Geared towards nonprofit organizations, this webinar series is also open to their funders and stakeholders. Tuesday, April 7th LISC LA Executive Director will be speaking about financing options for nonprofits including the SBA PPP and LISC Bridge loans.

Webinar Tomorrow: Small Business Virtual Forum
Friday, April 3, 2020 | 10AM

Join us, the Dr. Lucy Jones Center, the LA Chamber, Wells Fargo, and more than 40 LA-area business organizations for Friday's Small Business Virtual Forum at 10am.

Friday’s presentation will include:

“State of the Pandemic” with Dr. Lucy Jones
Updates on the CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program
CDFI alternative funding options with Tunua Thrash-Ntuk of LISC LA and OC Isaac of Pacific Coast Regional SBDC

The Unveiling of LISC LA's 5 Year Strategic Plan
Monday, March 9, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

The LISC Los Angeles Team and I are excited to present our completed 5-Year Strategic Plan for 2020 to 2024. With your input, we considered market opportunities along with the boundless potential of the people, neighborhoods, organizations and businesses that we serve. The plan captures our vision to foster more resilient and equitable communities across Los Angeles. The program will include a short presentation of the LISC LA Strategic Plan; we will highlight a select set of programming strategies and host Q & A over lunch. We welcome your engagement and support. I look forward to seeing you there!

AM291 Financial Fundamentals for Asset Managers
Tuesday and Wednesday, February 4 and 5, 2020 | 8:30 AM to 4:30 AM

This two-day class is an introduction to real estate finance, exploring analytical concepts that are critical for the professional asset manager. The class will cover basic tools for analyzing properties’ financial health, for determining their market value, and for developing multi-year financial projections. This class includes a test, successful completion of which is required for the Asset Management Special (AMS) and CHAM® designations through the Consortium for Housing and Asset Management.

Financial Resilience & Aging Adults
Thursday, January 23, 2019 | 9:00AM to 12:00PM

Join LISC Los Angeles for a half-day event to discuss how we can begin implementing age-friendly strategies to build financial stability and ensure economic security for aging adults. More details to come in the coming weeks.

AM290 Asset Management Fundamentals
Wednesday-Friday, January 22-24, 2020 | 8:30AM to 4:30PM

This three-day course is designed to further acquaint the affordable housing practitioner with the concepts and strategies of sound asset management. It combines interactive lectures, in-class exercises, case studies and outside-class homework assignments. This class includes a test, successful completion of which is required for those pursuing the Asset Management Specialist (AMS) and CHAM designations through the Consortium for Housing and Asset Management.

2019

Financial Resilience & Aging Adults
Friday, December 6, 2019 | 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 4th | 4:30PM - 6:30PM

Start your holiday season celebrations with the LISC LA and NEF teams as we toast a successful 2019. We're happy to be joined by special guest Matt Reilein, NEF’S new President and CEO. Enjoy a complimentary festive menu of appetizers and drinks!

There's limited street parking so please consider public transportation, rideshare, or carpool. Valet parking ($8) is also available.

Spread the holiday cheer! We are asking our guests to bring holiday gifts for the Downtown Women's Shelter (socks, travel-size toiletries, puzzles, tote bags, water bottles etc.).

CHAM Webinar: Pursuing Stronger Tenancy for Stronger Properties
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Have you been looking for a way to connect affordable housing with the healthcare sector, financial literacy, workforce training and educational opportunities? This highlights the work of three organizations on the forefront of a new and expanded commitment to resident services. Hear about LISC’s national network for Financial Opportunity Centers that helps under-resourced communities gain the skills they need to achieve financial stability and the “Bridges” program that targets career readiness; Winn Property Management’s “Connected Communities” that uses “prop tech” to connect resident to economic mobility, education, employment, health and housing; and, POAH’s client centered Family Self Sufficiency Program that has links financial incentives with financial education, counseling and coaching, budgeting and savings to improve credit scores, increase household income, reduce unemployment and increase savings.

Asset Management Case Study: Putting the Tools to Work for Properties and Owners (AM224)
Weingart Foundation (at the Bloc),700 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Thursday, November 21 and Friday, November 22, 2019 | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST each day

With generous support from JP Morgan Chase, LISC LA is excited to present a two-day, NeighborWorks Asset Management Case Study class of an existing tax credit property facing asset management challenges.

Through a series of analytical and problem-solving exercises, participants will develop an asset management strategy for a property facing cashflow problems, a year-15 tax credit exit, and major capital needs. Participants will work with real source documents, including audits and financial statements, partnership and regulatory documents, capital needs assessment, etc.

This training will take place on November 21st and 22nd, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm each day. Lunch will be served.

This class counts toward the professional Certified Housing Asset Manager (CHAM) designation through NeighborWorks.

The course will reinforce key skills taught in the CHAM series including:

Review of property financial reports, audits, and documents;
Financial analysis;
Refinancing debt and equity;
Prioritization of capital needs; and
Market assessments

Asset Management experience is helpful, but not required.

Webinar: Borrowing from LISC
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | 11:30 - 12:30 PM

Are you a current borrower or thinking that you may need financing at some point in the future? Tune in to this webinar and hear everything you always wanted to know about borrowing from LISC!

High level agenda includes overviews of:
- LISC Lending
- LISC Underwriting Guidelines & Project Diligence
- LISC Monitoring & Asset Management

Preserving Cultural Neighborhood Gems
Plaza De La Raza, Margo Albert Theater, 3540 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | 8:30 AM

Attendees will hear from practitioners who are actively pursuing diverse, innovative ways to maintain and build community assets through community ownership models, creative place-keeping, and legacy business preservation tactics.

34th Annual WIN Scholarships and Awards Luncheon: Trailblazers Who Open Doors
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503
Saturday, October 12, 2019 | 11:30 AM

Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, LISC LA Executive Director, will be honored by the Los Angeles Women In NAACP.

The Los Angeles NAACP supports the programs and policies of the NAACP with aggressive action at the local level with initiatives in the areas of civil rights, social and economic development, and education.

Opportunity Zones Demystified
Garden Grove Community Meeting Center, 1300 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Learn more about the Opportunity Zone incentives and how to unlock investment potential in low-income communities.

Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, LA LISC Executive Director, will join other practitioners and policy makers who will discuss policy updates, critical elements such as housing and small business to consider in planning, and Opportunity Zones projects underway in Orange County.

Realizing the Dream: Centering Race & Economic Security for All in California
ConveneLA, 333 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Tue, October 8, 2019 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The purpose of this annual Symposium is to bring together the asset building community across the state to generate new ideas, innovations, and strategies that promote financial inclusion and financial security for all Californians.

This annual Symposium attracts people from a variety of fields such as community-based organization, researchers, policy advocates, financial institutions and practitioners. In light of the upcoming elections, we hope this year’s theme will highlight and elevate how we can move bold ideas into action and policy change. More details here.

LISC’s 2019 Advanced Housing Development Training Institute
Monday, October 7, 2019 through Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

The California LISC offices will be offering this 4-day training focused on utilizing tax credits and tax exempt bonds to finance the preservation and creation of affordable housing. Advanced HDTI will take place October 7-10, 2019 in the Bay Area. Applications are due August 2, 2019 at 5pm.

Please download the Program Description for further details and links to the application.

LISC’s 2019 Advanced HDTI is made possible by the generous support of MUFG Union Bank.

Halfway to Democracy: 25 Years of Community Development Finance
City National Bank, 555 S Flower Street, 13^th floor, Los Angeles, 90071
Monday, September 16, 2019 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

September 23, 2019 will mark 25 years since the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) Fund was signed into law. Today, there are more than a thousand certified CDFIs, with as much as $175 billion in total assets. They have made an impressive impact on community development—but arguably less so on banking. Have CDFIs promoted “community ownership and governance,” as the original statute directed? Have they empowered minority communities? What are the new forms of community capital-raising and investment?

Clifford N. Rosenthal, cofounder of the CDFI movement, will explore these questions through a presentation based on his recent book, Democratizing Finance: Origins of the Community Development Financial Institutions Movement, which traces the 200-year history of efforts to address financial exclusion in the United States, culminating in the campaign of grassroots activists to unite their vision with that of presidential candidate Bill Clinton.

Cliff Rosenthal formerly headed the National Federation of Community Development Credit Unions (now known as Inclusiv). In Los Angeles, he assisted the organizing of the South Central Peoples FCU and the Episcopal Community FCU. He has received the highest awards of the Opportunity Finance Network, the National Credit Union Foundation, the Insight Center for Community Economic Development, and the African-American Credit Union Coalition.

Light refreshments will be provided. Cliff Rosenthal will be signing books following the presentation. To order Democratizing Finance: Origins of the Community Development Financial Institutions Movement, please visit: www.cliffrosenthal.com

HEALU Network Summit: Enhancing Community Engagement Practices
The California Endowment (Redwood Room), 1000 Alameda Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Monday, September 9, 2019 | 8:30 AM - 1 PM

HEALU Network Part 3 of the four-part summit series, Equity as a Through Line: Social Movements, Public Finance, and Infrastructure Investments for Healthy Communities. Part 3 will cover what it takes to ensure high-quality, equitable community engagement in land use and infrastructure-related efforts.

Given the long-term nature and technical complexity of many land use issues, building broad community awareness and organizational capacity takes time, intentional effort, and adequate resources. This summit will explore what some of LA's leading community-based organizations and government agencies have learned from the engagement efforts they’ve been involved in, and how engagement can and should look moving forward.

Accelerate Employee Ownership Initiative Launch
Studio One Eleven Community Space, 245 East Third St. Long Beach, CA 90802
Thursday, September 5, 2019 | 10 AM - 2 PM

The Accelerate Employee Ownership is a collaborative initiative to expand employee ownership and create and sustain high-quality jobs in local communities.

Project Equity and Shared Capital Cooperative invite you to join us for the launch of the Accelerate Employee Ownership Initiative, funded by the New World Foundation seeded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Grant maker briefing
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Program launch and celebratory launch

Small Business Workshop 2019 Summer Series: Access to Marketing Seminar
Faithful Central Bible Church, 400 W Florence Ave. Inglewood, CA
Saturday, August 24, 2019 | 10:00 AM

A Celebration of Epic Women
In Rancho Estates, Long Beach
Saturday, August 17, 2019 |6 PM - 10 PM

Join us for a special evening of celebration in an architectural mid century gem. A Celebration of Epic Women will recognize women who are leaders in the fields of engineering, architecture, construction, and demolition. A special highlight of the evening will be honoring CTI Environmental and Robin Thorne as she marks a decade of business!

The gathering will also launch Demochicks, a nonprofit focused on supporting young girls and women in the fields of engineering, architecture, construction, and demolition. Funds raised will help support scholarships, workshops, and mentoring experiences.

PLUS² The Inclusive City
L.A. River Studios, 2025 North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Friday, June 28, 2019 | 8AM - 6PM (PDT)
Fee: $30-$120

The Planning and Land-Use Strategies Summit (PLUS²) is an annual conference curated by LURN, a community development nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles.

PLUS² is a dynamic convening of top leaders, thinkers and change makers who will come together to dream up an actionable vision for the communities we work in. PLUS² offers a fast and lively presentation format, which will engage the audience and challenge leaders to think differently about how they approach their work.

Join us for our 7th annual PLUS². This year's theme is The Inclusive City. On June 28th, we will learn from leaders who are forging an inclusive city by addressing the lack of affordable housing, accelerating gentrification and displacement, increase income inequality, climate change, and food insecurity.

Good Food Gala
Vibiana, 214 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Thursday, June 20, 2019 | 6PM - 9 PM (PDT)
Fee: $150-$500

LA LISC is on the host committee for this year's Good Food Gala. A celebration of the Good Food for All movement, the Good Food Gala will feature great food by celebrated LA chefs utilizing produce from local farmers. We will also recognize Good Food Heroes for their outstanding contributions to the movement for Good Food with an awards ceremony.

All proceeds benefit the Los Angeles Food Policy Council and support our shared mission to ensure easy access to affordable, nutritious food for all Angelenos. We look forward to seeing you there.

Building Capacity in Under-Resourced Communities Summit
The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Thursday, June 13th, 2019 | 8:30AM-1PM (PDT)

Please join the Healthy, Equitable, Active Land Use (HEALU) Network for Part 2 of our four-part summit series, Equity as a Through Line: Social Movements, Public Finance, and Infrastructure Investments for Healthy Communities. Part 2 will explore crucial but overlooked challenges facing small cities and under-resourced communities, like the need to compete against larger and wealthier cities for grant dollars, the lack of sustained funding for community-based organizations to facilitate engagement and monitor highly-technical implementation processes, and a system that often favors “shovel-ready” projects over investing in long-term community capacity. Speakers will also reflect on what’s working well and how together we can build capacity in under-resourced communities across LA County and beyond.

Chicago Jobs Council Training
HSBC Bank, 725 South Figueroa St., Suite 2300, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Monday, June 3^rd - Thursday June 6^th | 9:00AM-4PM (PDT)

HDTI Week 2
Kellogg West Conference Center, Pomona, CA
May 19 - May 24, 2019
Registration Closed

Enhancing Financial Inclusion: Fintech
Date: Friday, May 17th
Time: 9:30 - 11:30 am
Venue: California Community Foundation
Address: 221 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fee: FREE

Financial Technology, or FinTech, is disrupting the financial industry rapidly. At this convening, we will look at how fintech could provide a tool to financial stability for non-profits followed by an in depth conversation with Fintech company, Esusu.

Esusu is a mobile app that helps people create and manage Rotation Savings Clubs (lending circles, tandas, susu, etc.) with their family and friends while building credit and saving.

Join Los Angeles LISC, local financial coaches, and Esusu Co-Founders, Abbey Wemimo and Samir Goel to understand how they see their FinTech product as a way to transform financial stability among low-income populations.

Registration is Closed.

FACE Faith Based Real Estate Training with LISC
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 | 11:30AM-2PM (PDT)

We are pleased to offer this invaluable training in partnership with FACE sponsored by Union Bank to help faith-based and minority-lead development teams develop affordable housing on their underutilized land through joint venture partnerships.

At this training, you will learn:

Basic information about affordable housing development
Info on current funding sources
The do's and don'ts of joint venture partnerships
An opportunity to become a participant in future training for community-based development

Registration is Closed.

Ensuring Equity in Infrastructure Investments Summit
Casa Italiana, 1051 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019 | 8:30AM-1PM (PDT)

Please join the Healthy, Equitable, Active Land Use (HEALU) Network for Part 1 of our four-part summit series, Equity as a Through Line: Social Movements, Public Finance, and Infrastructure Investments for Healthy Communities. Part 1 will explore practical lessons about advancing health equity and racial justice through public finance and infrastructure investments, drawing upon successes and challenges from statewide efforts and Los Angeles County Measure A (parks and open space), Measure M (transportation), and Measure W (stormwater). Registration is Closed.

2019 Mayor's Small Business Summit
Date: Monday, April 29, 2019
Time: 9am-3pm
Venue: LA Trade-Technical College
Address: 400 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015

Calling all small businesses...join Mayor Eric Garcetti, the US Small Business Administration, Small Business Majority, and various partners at the LA Mayor's Small Business Summit.

Event Highlights:
- Access to Capital
- Capacity Building Workshops
- Government Contracting
- Certification Assistance
- Resource Expo

Registration is Closed.

Asset Mngt. / Development Mini-Case Study - Affordable Housing Financing Plan
California Community Foundation, 221 S Figueroa St, Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Friday, April 26, 2019 | 9:30AM - 4:30 PM (PDT)

The mini-case study will review the primary funding sources available for new construction affordable housing communities (including Low Income Housing Tax Credits), followed by an interactive step by step case study that develops a financing plan, with a view of the role and responsibility of the asset manager in the development process.

Registration is Closed.

JP Morgan Chase, LA County Center for Financial Empowerment, & LA LISC Present: Planning for the Future
LA84 Foundation 2141 W. Adams Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 9001
Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 | 12PM-4:00PM (PST)

The Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC), the L.A. County Center for Financial Empowerment (CFE) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) invite you to a event on Wednesday, April 24th at the LA84 Foundation. This event is an opportunity to access new CFPB resources and local strategies that support effective planning for the future.

LA Promise Zone Call For Action: Volunteers Needed
LA City College, 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Monday, April 15th, 2019 | 7AM-8PM (PDT)

Join us as we get money back into the hands of the community. In addition to IRS-trained volunteers to support free income tax assistance, we need non-tax preparer volunteers for essential support for this Free Tax Day event.

ULI Los Angeles - Mover and Shaker Tunua Thrash-Ntuk
601 W 5th ST Los Angeles, CA 9007
Tuesday April 2, 2019 | 5:30 PM PST

ULI is hosting an intimate conversation with Tunua Thrash-Ntuk. She will open the program with her view on Prop. HHH in particular and the broader economic challenges we face. Following Mrs. Thrash-Ntuk’s remarks, the floor will be open to an intimate question and answer session. Registration is Closed.

LISC Institute Webinar:
Richard Rothstein on the Color of Law
Monday, March 11th
2:00PM-3:00PM EST

Please join the LISC Institute for a presentation from Richard Rothstein about his book, The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America.

AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast
Reception with Tunua Thrash-Ntuk
Friday, February 22nd
8:00 - 9:30 AM

2019 City Leaders Breakfast Series Presented By: Psomas

The 2019 AIA|LA City Leaders Breakfast Series serves as an opportunity for architects & designers and other community stakeholders to meet directly with key individuals transforming Los Angeles in a roundtable setting to discuss innovative ideas that will ensure a healthy, sustainable and economically competitive future.

Webinar:Get in the Game! NFL Grassroots Q & A
Friday, January 18, 2019 | Noon PST

LISC’s Sports and Rec team is hosting a follow-up meeting designed to address any last minute questions and concerns you may have as we approach the application deadline. Not sure what documents to include? Uncertain about which grant to apply for? We will provide the answers to help you put together your best proposal possible.

Grant deadline is 1/31/19

MLK Workshop
Tuesday, January 15th | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM | The California Endowment

Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, LISC LA Exeutive Director, will be speaking on a panel exploring how current advocates and community leaders are continuing to honor and build on Dr. King's legacy.

This workshop is intended for people interested Public Health, Urban Planning, Environmental Justice, Parks/Recreation, the Physical/Built Environment, Health Equity and in understanding more about the impact of MLK, Jr. and the civil rights movement on public health, mental health and community wellbeing.

Webinar: How to Do Creative Placemaking | Crafting an Evaluation Plan & Measuring Impact
Wednesday, January 9th | 11 AM

Creative placemaking is a set of strategies that support the arts, culture, creativity, and design to develop communities. It can activate places that are underutilized, create interaction and buy-in, boost community pride and connectedness, and prompt local economies. Studies show lower rates of social distress and reduced rates of ethnic and racial tensions when urban neighborhoods incorporate the arts that showcase ethnic and racial diversity.

Join us, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kresge Foundation for this webinar offering practical and tactical advice for local leaders, artists, and community development practitioners.

2018 and Earlier

OneLISC Holiday Party
12/13/18 5 pm - 7 pm | Los Angeles, CA

Refreshments and festive drinks will be provided. This year, we will be accepting toiletry donations for our homeless neighbors. All guests who donate will be entered into our holiday raffle. Hope to see you there.

2018-2019 California Statewide Affordable Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI) Fundamentals
11/12/18 - 11/16/18 | Pomona, CA

Thanks to a grant from CIT Bank, we are now accepting applications for the Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI). Approximately 40-45 participants will be selected by Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and San Diego LISC offices to participate in this yearlong comprehensive training in affordable housing development within a community development context.

Advancing Economic Inclusion
11/1/18 | Los Angeles, CA

Join practitioners and funders in the field who are working to advance equitable economic development for low-income communities of color in the LA region on November 1st at LA 84 Foundation.

Be prepared to take notes, network and ...

Learn how to leverage Opportunity Zones to support low and middle income neighborhoods
Learn how public and private organizations are coming together to create opportunities for small businesses in advance of the LA 2028 Olympic games
Explore how innovative organizations are supporting food-based businesses as an anti-displacement strategy in low-income neighborhoods in LA

Borrowing from LISC Webinar
10/29/18 | Online
Watch the recording

Are you a current borrower or thinking that you may need financing at some point in the future? Tune in to this webinar and hear everything you always wanted to know about borrowing from LISC!

High level agenda includes overviews of:

LISC Lending
LISC Underwriting Guidelines & Project Diligence
LISC Monitoring & Asset Management

Orientation to Faith Based Real Estate Development
10/22/18 | Los Angeles, CA
Friends in the Faith Based Community,

We are hearing from you that developers are seeking real estate partnerships in order to develop new housing and upgrade other properties on your organization’s land. It’s vital that you are empowered and informed in order to protect your land assets. Your partnerships should be mutually beneficial and LISC can assist in a number of ways. However, crafting the best solutions begin with us hearing from you.

LA LISC is pleased to partner with Union Bank and Ward Economic Development Corporation to offer a training program to help Faith-Based and minority-lead development teams develop affordable housing on their underutilized land through joint venture partnerships.

We invite you to an Orientation on Monday, October 22nd from 8:30 am to 1 pm. You will “walk away” with:

Basic information about affordable housing development
Info on current funding sources
The do's and don'ts of joint venture partnerships
An opportunity to become a participant in future training for community-based development

2018 SCANPH Annual Conference presented by SCANPH
09/27/18 - 09/28/18 | Los Angeles, CA

Celebrate the Southern California Association of Non Profit Housing's 30th anniversary with workshops on permanent supportive housing, policy, advocacy, financing affordable housing, and industry innovation.

Asset Management Specialist: The Fundamentals (CHAM 290)
09/10/18 - 09/12/18 | Los Angeles, CA

LISC proudly presents a two-part training series to help you earn the Consortium for Housing and Asset Management (CHAM) Asset Management Specialist Certification. The first course will be held over 3 days (September 10 - 12). By the end of this course, participants will be able to perform fundamental tasks of affordable housing asset management. Completion of this course will qualify participants for Part 2, Introduction to Financial Tools. Part 2 is expected to be offered in October 2018. After successful completion of both classes, participants will earn their Asset Management Specialist Certification.

The course will be taught by a NeighborWorks Certified Trainer. The fee is $250 for The Fundamentals course.

National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) Ride and Drive
09/08/18 | 9 AM to 2 PM | Long Beach, CA

Electric vehicles (EVs) are fun to drive, are less expensive and more convenient to fuel than gasoline vehicles, are better for the environment, promote local jobs and reduce our dependence on petroleum. Don’t miss out on our 2018 event! Experience the excitement of driving a range of EVs, learn about rebate programs, find out more about EV federal and state incentives, bring the family to enjoy food, vendors, EV displays and lots of fun!

First 150 test drivers get FREE coupons for food from local food vendors.

League of Women Voters' Forum On Transit Oriented Development
07/14/18 | 2 PM - 3:30 PM | Los Angeles, CA

Controversial projects in Hollywood and the San Fernando Valley have sparked public discussion on how and where to build housing near transit. The California State Senate has added its voice to the conversation by proposing legislation that would override local control over some aspects of this process. “LA on Board? Transit and Housing Intersections” brings together a group of speakers who represent a range of perspectives on this timely topic, including our very own Executive Director, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk.

2018 CHAM Annual Conference - Calling All Asset Managers
06/11/18 - 06/13/18 | Chicago, Illinois

Affordable housing is a precious resource and Asset Managers are dedicated to its sustainability and preservation. The CHAM conference is the place for Asset Managers to network, share state-of-the-art tools and seek inspiration. With a strong focus on improving project and portfolio-wide performance, this conference will bring together industry leaders and other key stakeholders to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the sector.

Greenlining Economic Summit
05/24/18 | Oakland, CA

Every year, the Economic Summit brings together a diverse array of leaders to connect, brainstorm, celebrate and strategize on important economic issues affecting communities of color. From climate change, healthcare, leadership development, art and activism, to grassroots organizing and more — this unique gathering “connects the dots” in a way that’s unlike any other meeting or conference we know of. This year, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, LISC LA Executive Director and Greenlining Board Member, will be moderating the lunch program featuring DOLORES HUERTA and SENATOR KEVIN DE LEÓN.

EveryoneIn Economic Equity Summit
05/17/18 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM | Long Beach Convention Center

Everyone In is an economic inclusion initiative designed to create a local economy that includes and benefits every Long Beach resident. LISC LA is a convening partner of this year’s summit and together with the Office of Long Beach Vice Mayor Rex Richardson, and the City of Long Beach’s Economic Development Department, the summit will bring together 200 local business and community leaders, policymakers, and philanthropic partners for a day-long conversation that explores innovative approaches to building a more inclusive Long Beach economy.

AmeriCorps Affordable Housing Webinar
05/15/18 | 3 PM

The Los Angeles LISC (LA LISC) office seeks to build the talent pipeline of assistant project managers (APMs) who develop affordable and permanent supportive housing. LA LISC is also committed to building the capacity of community-based organizations in the Los Angeles market. Ten (10) APMs will be hired and placed with local community development corporations where they will spend 4 months (June – September) gaining experience and exposure to the community development field. APMs will support all phases of development, including feasibility analysis, community engagement, design development, financing, construction and lease up. LA LISC will offer a Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI)-lite training for all selected APMs.

HUD Section 4 Grant Webinar
05/15/18 | 2 PM

LISC LA is issuing an RFP for a new round of HUD Section 4 capacity building grants for community development corporations and affordable housing developers.

Webinar: Developing Affordable ADUs
04/25/18 | 11 AM - 12 PM PST

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be affordable and accessible! Join LA-Másand LA LISC in a webinar to learn about a new ADU program currently in the works. The goal of the program is to incentivize and support moderate-income homeowners to build an ADU in their backyard in exchange for renting their unit out to a Section 8 Voucher holder for a minimum of 5 years.

We believe that ADUs can be accessible to everyone and are looking to share what we have learned with community organizations who are interested in making this a reality!

Join us on April 25th from 11am-12pm PST for our webinar, "Developing Affordable ADUs."

Learn about existing models happening locally and nationally and how your organization can play a role in creating more affordable units through ADUs.

Find out the latest on the City and County of LA’s ADU pilot programs;
Learn about ADU programs in other cities; and
Connect with partners working on an affordable ADU program in LA

Addressing the Opportunity Gap: How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects People and Places Livestream!
04/18/18 | 9 AM - 12 PM EST

Join the Urban Institute and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) for a discussion about how changes enacted through the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 could affect the resources available to families and communities seeking to bridge the opportunity gap. We will explore:

The short-term and long-term impacts on family incomes and on the behavior of small and large businesses with respect to investing in their workforce;
The legislation’s impact on the ability of investors, municipalities, and nonprofits to provide resources to revitalize neighborhoods and help families escape poverty; and
The prospects of the new “Opportunity Zones” tax incentive for investing in low-income communities.

LISC ASSET MANAGEMENT TRAINING
04/10/18 - 04/11/18 & 04/12/18 - 04/13/18

LA LISC will be presenting two, two-day Nuts and Bolts Asset Managementtrainings for asset managers, property managers, supervisors, and Board members. This will be an interactive and highly participatory, hands-on workshop focusing on advancing effective management strategies and resources in order to preserve and effectively manage existing PSH and other affordable units that are at risk.

LISC and MercyCorps Lunch and Learn
04/03/18 | 11:30 AM - 2 PM

LA LISC has invited MercyCorps to speak about their Community Investment Trust (CIT) program on April 3, 2018. CIT addresses the intractable household financial challenges of asset poverty, personal financial inaction and the inaccessibility of financial products, and the long-standing community economic development challenges of financial inclusion, equitable development and inclusive growth. We thought you may be interested! Please join us to learn more about this product and how your organization can participate and benefit. Lunch will be served.

Building Assets Conference: The Future without Poverty Includes Building Assets Today conference presented by Chase Bank and LA LISC
04/02/18 | California Endowment in Downtown Los Angeles

At the conference, attendees will be hearing from practitioners and experts who are tackling the opportunities, barriers, and innovations in the asset building field.

LISC WEBINAR: CONSORTIUM FOR HOUSING AND ASSET MANAGEMENT (CHAM)
03/22/18 | 12:30 - 1PM PST

Interested in long-term sustainability and financial viability of affordable housing? Join us for this flash webinar to learn how you can position yourself and your organization to be on the cutting edge of the latest asset and property management innovations. Speakers include: David Fromm, CHAM and Asset Management Curriculum Manager, NeighborWorks America; Molly Rogers, Director of Asset Management and Housing Policy, Home Forward; and Lisa Deller, Vice President, Asset Management, National Equity Fund.

LISC Webinar: Opportunity Zones
02/23/18 | 9-10 AM PST

Learn more about the new Opportunity Zones program, established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act, as an innovative approach to spurring long-term private sector investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide.

NMSC and the LISC Policy team invite you to join us to better understand how you can advocate for this resource in the areas of your state that your organization serves.

Federal Policy Insights and the Impact of Tax Reform on Affordable Housing Event
01/12/18 | 11:30 AM -1:30 PM

The Kennedy Commission and LA LISC are co-hosting a briefing on the federal housing updates and the impacts of tax reform on affordable housing for advocates, housing developers, policymakers, and leaders from the private and public sectors. Join us for a timely session to learn more about the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law last December on the affordable housing industry.

Supportive Housing & Health: Evidence-Based Innovative Models
01/23/18 | 9:00-11:00 AM

At the January meeting of the Advancing Women's Health Equity and Financial Literacy Advisory Group meeting, LA LISC will join the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the Downtown Women's Center on a panel to discuss homelessness, innovative health and permanent supportive housing initiatives, and Pay For Success models throughout Los Angeles.

Transforming Communities: Driving and Assessing Investment
12/12/17 | streaming 9 AM- 3 PM EST

A collaboration between the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and LISC will gather senior leaders from across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors for a conference to discuss the crucial role of community development finance in driving the transformation of under-resourced communities. The event will take place 9am-3pm eastern and will be streamed online.

California’s 2017 Housing Legislation: Get to Know the New Housing Bills
12/04/17 | 9:30-11:30 AM

Moderator: Tunua Thrash-Ntuk – Executive Director, Los Angeles LISC

Panelists:
Tyrone Buckley – Policy Director, Housing California
Jason Rhine – Legislative Representative, League of California Cities

After years of advocacy and devastating homeless statistics, it finally happened, affordable housing took center stage in this year’s legislative agenda! Join Los Angeles LISC and our panel of experts to delve into the package of new state laws and what they mean for the affordable housing development community now and in the future.

Health, Wealth, & Housing Conference
10/04/17 | 9 AM - 6 PM

At the Health, Wealth, and Housing: Promoting Cross-Sector Collaborations for Equity Conference, we will be talking to experts, community practitioners and funders in the field who are working to treat what are arguably the two most important social determinants of health: housing and wealth.

Co-hosted by LA LISC, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and the Iris Cantor-UCLA Women's Health Education and Research Center, the conference is not to be missed.

SCANPH Workshop – Affordable Housing Development 101
09/21/17

Join LISC for an informative seminar to learn not only about core details of the affordable housing development process but also what soft skills and leadership qualities are necessary to move a project forward. Hear insights from experts about what project managers wished they knew before their first deal, as well as how to engage important stakeholders through each phase of development. This seminar will also discuss the importance of an organization’s mission in affordable housing development, and the role affordable housing development plays in the wider context of community and economic development.

2017 OC Lenders & Investors Forum
08/10/17 | 9 AM -12 PM | USC (Irvine Campus- 2300 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612)

Join our Executive Director, Tunua Thrash-Ntuk, at the Kennedy Commission's 7th Annual Orange County Lenders & Investors Forum on Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

NFL Grassroots Grant Webinar
08/09/17 | 11:30 AM PST

Our National Sports & Rec team will host a “Get In The Game” informational webinar to go over the threshold requirements of the NFL Grassroots Program and answer any questions related to the RFP.