Neighborhood
Economics

A National Conversation With a Local Impact

San Antonio // February 26-28, 2024

Our events convene, recruit, and connect people repairing local economies

Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, community leader, or simply passionate about equitable economic growth, this is your opportunity to be part of vital conversations that shape the future. Don't miss out on the chance to connect, learn, and collaborate with trailblazers across various sectors. Secure your spot now and be a part of crafting a more inclusive, empowered, and prosperous world!

Investors

who understand the cost of doing good

Entrepreneurs

like local businesses, and minority entrepreneurs whose work needs catalytic capital

Philanthropists

like catalytic foundations and other mission-focused funders

People of Faith

who want to build a more just economy

Local Leaders

who are working on community economic development to create thriving, inclusive neighborhoods

Topics Covered

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.

Speakers

These experts, hailing from diverse fields, will be sharing their invaluable insights, experiences, and strategies to drive impactful change. Keep an eye on this space to discover the voices that will inspire, challenge, and lead the conversations at our event!

Lodging

Our preferred hotels are The St. Anthony and The Gunter, both Marriott properties.

Book now to take advantage of our group rates while rooms are still available.

Who's Joining Us?

This event brings together a diverse group of local organizations and national players and unites change makers from across the U.S. to create a more inclusive and equitable economy. Check out this sampling of the 200+ organizations that will be in attendance:

Austin Presbyterian
Theological Seminary
Capitalize Good
Center for Community Wealth Building
Center for Transformative Neighborhoods
Cooperation Jackson
Crossing Capital Group
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Glean Network
Global Impact Investing Network
Grounded Solutions Network
Growing Together

H. E. Butt Foundation
Halloran Philanthropies
Impact Charitable
Impact Guild / Good Acres
ImpactAlpha
ImpactAssets
Innovation Works and Ignite Capital
Irvine Foundation
John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation
Johns Hopkins University
LiftFund
Living Cities
MacArthur Foundation

National Coalition for
Community Capital
Nonprofit Finance Fund
Nonprofit Quarterly
Ormond Center at Duke
Divinity School
Partners in Equity
Princeton Theological Seminary
Project Equity
Prosper West San Antonio
Purpose Built Communities
Realize Impact
Rio Texas Conference of the UMC
RootedGood

Rural Opportunity Institute
San Antonio Area Foundation
San Antonio Asian Community Affairs
San Antonio Board of REALTORS
SC Community Loan Fund
Spurs Sports & Entertainment
Texas Methodist Foundation
The Abell Foundation
The Center for Public Justice
The Democracy Collaborative
Transform Finance
Trinity Church Wall Street
Unlock Ownership

Schedule

Sunday, February 25

Registration will open Sunday evening
5:00pm Welcome Party

Mon, February 26

8:00 Registration continues
9:00 Conference opens w/Plenary Session
10:30 Breakout Sessions
TBD Lunch*
1:30 Breakout Sessions continue
6:00 Dinner and Dance Party

Tues, February 27

8:00 Continental Breakfast*
9:00 Plenary Session
10:30 Breakout Sessions
TBD Lunch*
1:30 Breakout Sessions continue
4:00 Concluding Plenary
6:00 Closing Party

Wed, February 28

9:00 – 2:00
Optional Deep Dive Conversations:
– Applying Best Practices of Corridor Models: In San Antonio & Beyond
– Leveraging Catalytic Capital for Neighborhood Transformation
– For Faith Communities: Taking It Back Home
– Seminaries: Equipping Faith-Leaders for a New Economy

Why San Antonio?

There are strong financial, community-organizing, and faith-based partners ready to make things happen.

It is one of the five poorest cities in the country and the divide between rich and poor is one of the largest.

The city has a rich culture with a deep commitment to community. It is a beacon of hope for the rest of the country and fertile ground for economic revival and innovation.

Our model can be deployed in the region to repair the damage caused by systemic racism and poverty.

There is an opportunity for a national conversation around these issues in a place where the local need and opportunity are great.