Other highlights of the day include the Luncheon and panel discussion with several OMWI Directors at Federal Reserve Banks throughout the nation. The “Leveraging the Power  of the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion” panel discussion was moderated by Jeffrey Anoka, Outreach Coordinator, US Securities and Exchange Commission. The panel – Sheila Clark, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Board of Governors; Valerie Van Meter, OMWI Director, Chicago Federal Reserve Bank;  Donna Ward, OMWI Director, Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank; Joan Buchanan, OMWI Director, Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, provided insight into the implementation, goals,  and success measures of the Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act – Section 342 across the Federal Reserve Banks nationwide.

The afternoon sessions were just as dynamic, starting with Walter Brown, Principal at WB Lending Solutions sharing “Effective Defense Strategies Against Real Estate Foreclosure Losses”. This session provided an analysis of the ongoing US foreclosure crisis and some of the methods used by financial institutions, communities and individuals to minimize tangible and intangible losses.

Andrew T. Carr, Principal, A.L. Carr Group explored networking techniques which we can implement immediately to build and expand our strategic relationships and gain competitive advantage in the workshop  “Creating Powerful Strategic Relationships in the New Economy”.

The evening ended with the Presidents Reception which was attended by key senior leaders of the St Louis Federal Reserve Bank.

The 39^th Annual Summit continues on Friday with the Economic Outlook Breakfast, CEO Symposium Luncheon and other workshops designed to provide education and information for participants to take back to local chapters and communities.

All neighboring chapters are welcome to attend, including guests interested in learning what the organization is all about!!

Networking Reception 

Champp’s Restaurant

3993 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH

Friday, 5:30 – 7:30pm

Business Meeting 

Huntington National Bank

7 Easton Oval, Columbus, OH 

Saturday, 8:00am – 12:00pm 

Professional Development Panel (10am)

Nina Brooks, SVP – JP Morgan

James Brooks, SVP – Chief Compliance Officer – Huntington Bank

Ditu Kaysui, UFSC International President

Reggie Thomas, SVP – Huntington Bank

Hosted by the Central Ohio Interest Group in the beautiful city of Columbus, OH

Registration $25.   Please click here to RSVP

Hotel arrangements available. For questions, contact candace.ellison@ufscstlouis.org

UFSC Central Region:  Joining together to make an impact in our communities

Saint Louis, MO – Omaha, NE – Detroit, MI – Columbus, OH

 Office of Public Engagement

Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

White House Fellowships

Domestic Policy Council

National Economic Council

Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

White House Internship Program

Presidential Personnel Office

Office of Social Media

REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE 

Urban Financial Services will host our 3rd Annual African American Briefing for Financial Professionals April 14th-16th in Washington, DC.  Join us to hear what lawmakers, regulators and government leaders are doing to address the challenges within the financial services industry and how YOU can be part of the solution to overcome those challenges.

Invited speakers from the following organizations include:

Small Business Administration
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
United States Treasury Department
White House Personnel Office
American Bankers Association
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

This is not an event you want to miss.  UFSC members are encouraged to register and participate in this wonderful event. Take in the sites as we tour the White House, US Capital and the new Rosa Parks statue.

EARLY REGISTRATION: 50.00 PER PERSON (until April 8th)

LATE REGISTRATION: 75.00 PER PERSON (after April 8th)

“Be The Financial Change”

Virtual Webinar Series

“How To Create A Financial Vision Board“

 FEATURING

Tarra Jackson

Founder and President of Prosperity Now Financial Management Services (PNFMS)

Tarra Jackson “Madam Money” Founder and President of PNFMS, provides Cashflow & Credit Success Coaching, Financial Educational Seminars, as well as Financial Management Services to consumers & business owners.  Tarra served her community as a tenacious financial coach and lending partner in the position of Executive Vice President of a Financial Institution in Atlanta, GA from 2008 to 2012.  Tarra’s previous executive level experience includes Vice President of Lending of a Credit Union in Delaware and Training Manager & Bank Officer at Bank of America.

Tarra has almost 20 years of experience within the financial services industry.  She is an energetic and charismatic public speaker and has been the keynote speaker at numerous national and international conferences, as well as conducted financial educational seminars and other training sessions all over the United States.

Tarra’s passion for community reinvestment, financial education and financial empowerment for all, inspired her to author a financial self-help book entitled, “Financial Fornication”, as well as implement “Madam Money’s Financial Boot Camp”, a program that helps individuals learn how to have healthier financial and credit relationships.  Clients of Tarra are appreciative of her real life talk and no nonsense yet compassionate approach to financial coaching.

Financial Vision Boards help you to create financial goals that work towards your financial success.  It is a useful and powerful tool that displays images to represent how prosperous you want to be financially in your life to accomplish, fulfill and live the life of your dreams.  Successful people establish a vision or final destination, which determines what their goals will be and how they will accomplish those goals.  It also helps them stay focused and motivated in achieving their goals.

Tarra is a proud single mother of a teenage son and currently resides in Atlanta, GA.  If you are interested in speaking with her she can be contacted @ info@tarrajackson.com and you can follow her on Facebook, Twitter, or Madam Money Blog

Thursday, April 11, 2013 12:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time/9:00 AM, Pacific Standard Time

FREE (Registration Required for Virtual Webinar Materials)

UFSC Transformational Thursday Registration – April 11, 2013 – Tarra Jackson

For More Information Email: UFSCdevelopment@ufscnet.org

Transformational Thursday is a professional development Virtual Tele-Seminar Series for Urban Financial Services Coalition members and those interested in becoming a member

300 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

Stop by after work …pass the word!

A few of our exciting panelists are:

Ms. Kimberly Bobo
Senior Vice President, Bank of America – Global Risk Management

Mr. Mark Calvey Senior Reporter, Banking & Finance- San Francisco Business Times

Ms. Moire Rasmussen, SPHR, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. National Chair Strategic
Planning, National Association of Black Accountants.

We are extremely excited about this year’s event and our goal each year with this
event is the same…to bring together some of the most dynamic thought leaders in the
Bay Area and have a “real” discussion about what to be on the lookout for during the year.

Make sure to RSVP for the event @ http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4505794954
First 25 students are admitted free.

Light dinner and beverages.  Business attire required.

300 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94104, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 from
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (PDT)

Sponsors-  US Bank – Platinum, SF Business Times – Platinum, Comerica Bank Bronze

UFSC San Francisco Bay Area – Jasper Smith, Steven Moore, Kobie Mahiri, LeEtta Clark, Marjorie Grace, Leon Augustine, Rashid Coleman, Walter Brown, Jr.

ufscnet-sf.org

RSVP TODAY