Understanding Bank CRAs for Florida’s CRAs
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Coquina F
Learn about the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), and how city and county CRAs can partner with banks to meet community development needs. Examples of economic development, small business support, affordable housing as well as revitalization and stabilization will be discussed. The session will include a presentation and exercise in identifying bank Community Reinvestment Act opportunities. You will leave with a general knowledge of the Community Reinvestment Act and understanding about how Community Redevelopment Areas can use their plan goals and objectives to partner on redevelopment projects.
CM 1.0
Speakers: April A. Atkins, AICP, Community Affairs Specialist, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.; and Lisa Mifflin, CRCM – District Community Affairs Officer, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency