Join NALCAB's 2026 National Conference, Juntos en la Lucha, Activating Our Power, September 15–17 in San Antonio, TX. Over three days, participants will engage with peers and field experts through sessions on small business development, affordable housing, access to capital, heirs' property, and nonprofit management, with real examples from organizations nationwide. Leave with practical tools, stronger […]
Longer lifespans, evolving household structures, and growing care needs are changing what people need from their homes and communities. In this webinar, which builds on Shelterforce’s recent Under the Lens series—Housing in an Aging Society, panelists will discuss how households are adapting to the realities of growing older, and the housing policies and solutions that […]
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is one of the most important tools communities have to hold banks accountable for investing, lending and providing services in low- and moderate-income communities. Now, a new proposal from federal regulators would weaken those obligations while reducing transparency and accountability. The proposal puts an estimated $71 billion to $87 billion […]
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will host Reinvest Washington in Tacoma on September 22, 2026. The summit will bring together advocates, lenders, developers, philanthropy, public sector, nonprofit leaders and community development practitioners for practical conversations grounded in what people and organizations are experiencing across the state. Communities in Washington are navigating rising housing costs, displacement […]
The Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) is the only national event dedicated to tackling vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated properties and advancing community revitalization. Since 2007, RVP has brought together more than 1,000 leaders from local governments, nonprofits, land banks, philanthropy, real estate, and community organizations to share bold ideas and proven strategies. At RVP 2026 […]
Rural America is defined not by a single story, but by resilience, innovation and deep-rooted community assets. This year’s Investing in Rural America Conference, themed "The Strength of Rural Places," highlights the people, institutions and local strategies that power rural economies and sustain long-term prosperity. By centering the unique assets of rural places, the conference […]
Explore the AI tools and strategies that successful small businesses are using to improve marketing efficiency and results. This session will cover AI-powered solutions for content creation, social media management, email marketing, customer engagement and analytics. Participants will learn practical ways to leverage AI to save time, reach the right audience and make data-driven marketing […]
Resilient City Expo is the leading platform dedicated to strengthening the built environment against the challenges of tomorrow. Bringing together construction leaders, material innovators, infrastructure specialists, architects and engineers, Resilient City Expo is the hub for exploring how urban development can withstand natural disasters, climate change, and evolving community needs. Whether you’re involved in large-scale […]
Learn how to create a simple, automated sales funnel that turns prospects into paying customers. This session will guide participants through the steps of mapping the customer journey, setting up automated email sequences and using digital tools to capture leads and drive conversions. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to streamline sales, save time and […]
