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  • Financial Recovery and Debt Management Strategies for Post-Crisis Clients

    This course provides housing counselors and financial professionals with practical strategies to assist clients recovering from financial hardship or crisis situations. Participants will learn how to assess debt obligations, develop sustainable budgeting plans, improve credit management skills, and guide clients through financial recovery processes. The training focuses on helping post-crisis clients rebuild financial stability, strengthen long-term money […]

  • Your Membership, Your Benefits: A Closer Look at NCRC Membership

    Are you making the most of your NCRC Membership? Learn what resources, services, content and networking opportunities your membership includes and how being a NCRC member can help you in your fight for a #JustEconomy. NCRC staff share tips for making the most of your membership and provide a walk-through of NCRC’s newest member features. […]

  • Housing Solutions: Advancing Green, Sustainable, and Resilient Housing

    As housing costs rise and communities face increasing environmental and climate-related challenges, housing counselors play a vital role in helping clients achieve resilient, healthy, and efficient sustainable housing. This engaging training provides practical strategies for developing green and resilient housing for the benefit of homeowners.   Participants will learn how energy-efficient and resilient housing improvements can […]

  • Building Business Credit That Opens Doors to Funding

    Strong business credit can help you access financing, secure better loan terms, and strengthen your company's financial foundation. In this session, you'll learn how business credit works, why lenders and suppliers use it to evaluate your business, and the practical steps you can take to establish and improve your business credit profile. Participants will explore […]

  • Know Your Numbers: Understanding Financial Statements with Confidence

    Financial statements tell the story of your business. In this workshop, you'll learn how to read and interpret your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement so you can make informed business decisions. Whether you're preparing to apply for financing or simply want to better understand your business's financial health, this session will help […]

  • Decades of Disinvestment: Redlining, Segregation & Current Lending Patterns

    Join Dr. Bruce Mitchell, NCRC Principal Researcher, at the Obama Presidential Center as he explores how the color-coded maps used by federal officials from the 1930s through the 1960s continue to shape mortgage lending and where economic opportunity flows today. Over the past four decades, neighborhoods labeled "hazardous" more than 80 years ago have received […]

  • Get Funding Ready: What Lenders and Investors Want to See

    Securing funding starts long before you submit an application. In this practical workshop, you'll learn what lenders and investors evaluate when determining whether a business is ready for financing. We will walk through the key components of a strong funding package, including financial statements, cash flow, credit, business planning, and supporting documentation. Participants will gain […]

  • PR for Small Businesses: Get Media Attention That Builds Credibility

    Learn how to get your small business noticed by the media to build credibility, attract customers and grow your brand. This session covers crafting compelling stories, reaching out to journalists, leveraging press releases and using media coverage to enhance your reputation. Participants will leave with practical strategies to generate positive publicity and turn media attention […]

  • 2026 NALCAB National Conference, Juntos en la Lucha, Activating Our Power

    Join NALCAB's 2026 National Conference, Juntos en la Lucha, Activating Our Power, September 15–17 in San Antonio, TX. Over three days, participants will engage with peers and field experts through sessions on small business development, affordable housing, access to capital, heirs' property, and nonprofit management, with real examples from organizations nationwide. Leave with practical tools, stronger […]

  • Reinvest Washington: A Summit for Community Development Leaders

    The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host Reinvest Washington in Tacoma on September 22, 2026. The summit will bring together advocates, lenders, developers, philanthropy, public sector, nonprofit leaders and community development practitioners for practical conversations grounded in what people and organizations are experiencing across the state. Communities in Washington are navigating rising housing costs, displacement […]

  • 2026 Investing In Rural America Conference: Banking on Community: How CRA Funding Can Strengthen Small Towns and Rural Places

    Rural America is defined not by a single story, but by resilience, innovation and deep-rooted community assets. This year’s Investing in Rural America Conference, themed  "The Strength of Rural Places," highlights the people, institutions and local strategies that power rural economies and sustain long-term prosperity. By centering the unique assets of rural places, the conference […]

  • AI Tools Small Businesses Are Using to Market Smarter

    Explore the AI tools and strategies that successful small businesses are using to improve marketing efficiency and results. This session will cover AI-powered solutions for content creation, social media management, email marketing, customer engagement and analytics. Participants will learn practical ways to leverage AI to save time, reach the right audience and make data-driven marketing […]