August 31 , 10:00 am EDT – 11:00 am EDT

Join NCRC’s Sabrina Terry, Chief of Programs and Strategic Development, and NALCAB for a discussion about what the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) could mean for low-to-moderate-income and Latino communities.

Panelists will discuss how the CRA currently drives investment in low-to-moderate-income neighborhoods and how the OCC and FDIC proposal could affect community lenders, housing developers and community development organizations. The public comment period closes October 13.

Sabrina will be joined by Emi Reyes, CEO of LEDC-DC and NALCAB Board Member; Sarah Brundage, President and CEO of NAAHL; Eric Belsky, Nonresident Fellow at the Urban Institute; and Nikitra Bailey, Executive Vice President at NFHA.

September 3 , 1:00 pm EDT – 2:00 pm EDT

What does meaningful reinvestment look like in communities experiencing long-term depopulation and disinvestment?

Using Detroit’s Brightmoor neighborhood as a case study, this conversation explores what happens when gentrification collides with deep depopulation, and what that reveals about investment, neighborhood change and who gets to shape a community’s future.

Drawing on the book The Last House on the Block: Black Homeowners, White Homesteaders, and Failed Gentrification in Detroit (University of Chicago Press, 2025), the discussion will examine why traditional narratives about neighborhood revitalization often fall short in places where population loss, rather than growth, has defined the local economy.

From there, the conversation will broaden to consider Brightmoor’s longer history, the enduring leadership and resilience of residents, and the policy and financial tools that can help communities direct investment, strengthen local ownership and build toward long-term flourishing.

Bringing together research, lived experience and policy expertise, this webinar will explore lessons for practitioners working in depopulated and disinvested communities across the country.

Speakers:
Sharon Cornelissen, Director of Housing, Consumer Federation of America and author of The Last House on the Block: Black Homeowners, White Homesteaders, and Failed Gentrification in Detroit
Phyllis Edwards, Executive Director, Bridging Communities
Pastor Larry Simmons, Executive Director, Brightmoor Alliance
Josh Silver, Senior Fellow at NCRC and author of Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act

September 8 , 10:00 am EDT – 11:00 am EDT

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 into real business opportunities.

September 15 , 8:00 am EDT – September 17 , 5:00 pm EDT

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 connections, and strategies to take back to your community. 

September 16 , 3:00 pm EDT – 4:00 pm EDT

Longer lifespans, evolving household structures, and growing care needs are changing what people need from their homes and communities. In this webinar, which builds on Shelterforce’s recent Under the Lens series—Housing in an Aging Society, panelists will discuss how households are adapting to the realities of growing older, and the housing policies and solutions that can help support aging safely, affordably, and connected to one another.

This 90-minute webinar will explore:
· What is the scale of the housing need for an aging U.S. population?
· What does it mean to “age in place,” or “age in community,” and what are the differences between the two terms?
· What is “livability” and how can it be promoted in an aging community?
· How does age discrimination intersect with other forms of discrimination such as sexism and racism and what are some promising ways to confront that?
· What are some promising approaches to leverage existing housing infrastructure to enable people to age in their own homes and communities?
· How does an intergenerational community function? What are the benefits and the challenges for both younger and older residents?
· What are the public policy measures that can better support aging in community? What do they cost—and what is the cost of not acting?
· What are some specific steps advocates can take to improve housing options for older Americans?

Panelists include:
—Delores Bailey, executive director of EMPOWERment Inc., a community development corporation in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
—Rodney Harrell, vice president of family, home, and community for AARP Public Policy Institute. Harrell is a lead for AARP’s housing and livable community efforts.
—Tamara Knox, cofounder and CEO of Seattle-based Frolic Community, which is developing intergenerational, cooperatively owned housing.
—Stacy Torres, assistant professor of sociology at the University of California, San Francisco.

September 22 , 8:00 am EDT – 5:00 pm EDT

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 pressures and uneven access to capital while also advancing new approaches to homeownership, networking, wealth-building and locally rooted development. From the urban cores of Tacoma and Seattle to the smaller enclaves of rural and Tribal communities, leaders are building partnerships, testing new ideas and working to ensure economic growth reaches more people and places.

Conversations will explore how communities can expand housing opportunities without deepening displacement, strengthen homeownership and wealth-building, improve access to capital and community investment, support locally rooted development and entrepreneurship, sustain community-led organizations and development systems and build partnerships that create broader shared prosperity.

The summit will highlight both statewide priorities and locally rooted work already underway, creating opportunities for collaboration, relationship building and shared learning across sectors and geographies.

September 22 , 8:00 am EDT – September 25 , 5:00 pm EDT

The Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) is the only national event dedicated to tackling vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties and advancing community revitalization. Since 2007, RVP has brought together more than 1,000 leaders from local governments, nonprofits, land banks, philanthropy, real estate, and community organizations to share bold ideas and proven strategies.

At RVP 2026 in Pittsburgh, you will find hands-on workshops, neighborhood tours, and dozens of sessions covering every stage of the property revitalization cycle. More than a conference, RVP is a space to connect with peers, build new partnerships, and return home equipped with practical tools to strengthen your community.

October 1 , 2:30 pm EDT – 3:30 pm EDT

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 will explore how tailored, place-based approaches can unlock opportunity, expand collaboration, and support vibrant communities across the nation.

This year the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is partnering with the Federal Reserve System and Rural LISC to bring together community development practitioners, financial institutions, policymakers, researchers, and rural leaders for this important dialogue. The conference will run from September 30 – October 2, 2026 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina.

NCRC’s own Catherine Petrusz will be a panelist in a breakout session discussing how CRA funding can strengthen small towns and rural places.

October 6 , 10:00 am EDT – 11:30 am EDT

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 decisions that drive growth.

Register here

October 14 , 8:00 am EDT – October 15 , 5:00 pm EDT

Resilient City Expo is the leading platform dedicated to strengthening the built environment against the challenges of tomorrow.

Bringing together construction leaders, material innovators, infrastructure specialists, architects and engineers, Resilient City Expo is the hub for exploring how urban development can withstand natural disasters, climate change, and evolving community needs.

Whether you’re involved in large-scale infrastructure projects, community housing, or cutting-edge construction technology, the Resilient City Expo provides the insights, partnerships, and innovations you need to future-proof your projects and play a vital role in building cities that can endure and recover.

November 11 , 10:00 am EST – 11:30 am EST

Learn how to create a simple, automated sales funnel that turns prospects into paying customers. This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to streamline sales, save time and grow their business more efficiently.

Register here