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How the Tri-COG Land Bank is Transforming Vacant Properties in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Center for Community Progress

Despite their limited capacity and resources, the COGs relentlessly advocated for investment to address the significant amount of vacant and abandoned properties harming their communities, culminating in the creation of the TCLB in 2017. The first and only of its kind (to our knowledge) that has school districts as paying members.

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Finish Strong, as published in ABA Bank Compliance

CRA Today

Once you identify these priorities, it is valuable to engag e the bank ’ s board of directors and senior management in order to understand their rating expectations. Maximize the Reporting of Community Development Activities; 2. Maximize the Reporting of Community Development Activities.

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CRA Podcast Episodes

CRA Today

Are you one of the 95 percent of banks that are underreporting community development loans under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)? SHOWNOTES: Community Development Loans Demystified with Krista Shonk, VP & Senior Counsel, Regulatory Compliance and Policy, Fair & Responsible Banking, ABA.

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The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World

Policy Chats

Nicholas Adcock joined the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce in 2009 as the Community Development Coordinator and rose through positions of Communications & Marketing Manager and Governmental Affairs Manager before becoming the organization's Vice President in 2013. Learn more about Nicholas Adcock via [link].

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Nicholas Adcock: The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World

Policy Chats

Nicholas Adcock joined the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce in 2009 as the Community Development Coordinator and rose through positions of Communications & Marketing Manager and Governmental Affairs Manager before becoming the organization's Vice President in 2013. Learn more about Nicholas Adcock via [link].

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The Importance of Local Economies Amid an Increasingly Globalized World w/ Nicholas Adcock

Policy Chats

Nicholas Adcock joined the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce in 2009 as the Community Development Coordinator and rose through positions of Communications & Marketing Manager and Governmental Affairs Manager before becoming the organization's Vice President in 2013. Learn more about Nicholas Adcock via [link].

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The Importance of Grant Writing for Small Businesses Grant Proposals

Grant Central USA

In the challenging landscape of small businesses, securing funding is often the most formidable hurdle. Community Development: Many grants aim at supporting businesses that contribute to their local community's economic development. If your small business plays a role in this, you could be eligible for such grants.