NH Summit on Systemic Inclusion

FROM COMPLIANCE TO IMPACT               

Goals  –  Engage participants in:

• Further developing a statewide network of leadership teams in low- and moderate-income NH communities, from banking, education, philanthropy, and workforce development, to identify and address obstacles to systemic inclusion in NH.
• Sharing promising and proven practices for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) investment for a more inclusive economy in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities.
• Developing action plans to
  • Improve access for unbanked youths and families to banking services, from free checking accounts to financial literacy education and credit repair counseling
  • Spur CRA-backed investment for affordable broadband in underserved areas.
  • Strengthen inclusive pathways to careers in banking, construction, manufacturing, STEM, teaching, environmental sustainability, tech and other high demand fields.
  • Replicate in other NH communities pioneering efforts recently launched in Manchester to spur joint CRA, foundation and educational system investments for systemic inclusion.

Presented In collaboration with Economic Vitality New Hampshire, National Education Association NH, NH Bankers Association, NH Department of Education, NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs’ Division of Economic Development, NH Municipal Association, NH School Connectivity Initiative, and other partners.