Rabbi Elan Babchuck, who is presenting at Neighborhood Economics on his research into what’s working and what’s not in the…
Neighborhood Economics convenes, recruits, and connects people repairing local economies
Our convenings gather local leaders, impact investors, catalytic foundations, minority entrepreneurs, and people of faith who want to build a more just economy.
Join us in San Antonio!
February 26-28, 2024
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The prevailing moral hunger of our day is the desire to repair historic and economic systemic inequities. There are new financial innovations emerging that value justice. Neighborhood Economics is working to connect and catalyze that movement.
Our events bring together streams that typically don’t flow together:
People already working to create thriving, inclusive neighborhoods, local leaders working on community economic development, impact investors who understand the cost of doing good, catalytic foundations and other mission-focused funders, people investing to support local businesses, minority entrepreneurs whose work needs catalytic capital, and people of faith who want to build a more just economy.
Topics in San Antonio
Our conference in February focuses on the six critical topics below, each chosen to spark discussion, inspire action, and drive meaningful change in the local economy. Click the link below to learn more about each topic, the sub-topics under them, and the range of speakers and experts who will be sharing their insights and experiences. Whether you're deeply involved in these areas or just beginning to explore them, there’s something here for everyone who is passionate about making a difference.
Catalytic Capital
Delve into the growing world of Catalytic Capital, crucial for projects addressing systemic injustice, where traditional market rates don’t suffice.
Shared Ownership
Discover new models of shared business ownership that offer pathways to wealth creation, particularly for those traditionally without means.
Red Lining
Explore innovative strategies to overturn the legacy of redlining, ensuring fair property taxes and equitable rules for both rich and poor neighborhoods.
Entrepreneurship
Delve into how entrepreneurship can be a key to wealth creation in black and brown communities, addressing the critical gap in funding support compared to their white counterparts.
Asset Creation
Explore innovative strategies in housing and commercial real estate that empower communities, offering new pathways to homeownership and enabling local ownership against predatory investments.
Faith & Finance
Uncover how people of faith can effectively discuss finance, driven by their moral urge to address social justice in their communities.
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