FDIC Hosts Forum to Promote Affordable Banking for Spanish-Speakers in San Jose, CA
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host an in-person forum in Spanish to promote affordable bank accounts for unbanked Spanish-speakers in the San Jose –Sunnyvale - Santa Clara MSA of California. The event will feature resources, programs, and products from local technical assistance providers and insured financial institutions serving language and culturally challenged Latinos. The event focuses on promoting long-term partnerships among members of the local financial eco-system, including banks, credit unions, community development financial institutions (CDFIs), and other community organizations that result in low- and moderate-income individuals limited by language barriers establishing affordable banking relationships.
Presenters:
- Diana Adame, Campaign & Outreach Manager, Mission Asset Fund
- Cecy Valencia, Business Development Officer, Working Solutions CDFI
- Tania Figueroa, Entrepreneur Success Coordinator, Prospera
- Ricardo Murillo, Treasury Management Associate, Santa Cruz County Bank
- Armando Morales, Vice President, U.S. Bank, National Association
- Cristian A. Ocampo, Vice President, U.S. Bank, National Association
- Dora Beyer, Community Relations Manager, Excite Credit Union
- Siomara Garcia, Assistant Branch Manager, Self Help Federal Credit Union
- Steve De Jesus, Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC
When:
Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM PT
Where:
Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, CA 95116. Registration information below.
Who should attend:
Financial institutions, CDFIs, community organizations, and technical assistance providers addressing financial needs of Spanish-speaking communities in the San Jose –Sunnyvale - Santa Clara MSA of California.
Registration Information:
To register online, click REGISTER and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Steve De Jesus at sdejesus@fdic.gov.