Upcoming Events and Trainings

  • Capital for Community Impact: The Basics and Benefits of CDFI Funding Webinar

    • 04 Nov 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    • Virtually - the link will be included in the registration confirmation email
    • 56
    • 19 registrants
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    November 4, 2025 | Virtually 11:00am-12:15pm ET | 75-minutes

    This is the first webinar in a new series. You can also early register for the second and third webinars in this upcoming webinar series to reserve your spot before full details are announced. (11/13 & 11/20)

    This webinar will expand access to capital by demystifying the role of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Participants will gain a clear understanding of how CDFIs drive economic growth and equity by financing small businesses, affordable housing development, and community facility projects. Through this program, attendees will learn what CDFIs do, the individuals and organizations they serve, and how they serve communities and low-income individuals often not served by other financial institutions.

    Session Description

    Where can you turn to access capital for your community or fund a promising project?

    Join us as we break down the basics and benefits of Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) financing. Whether you are a nonprofit supporting community economic development or small businesses, an emerging housing developer, or an organization undertaking a community facility project, you will learn how CDFIs provide flexible, mission-driven financing for small business growth, affordable housing development, and community facilities. By the end of this webinar, you will be able to:

    1. Understand what a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is and explain how they differ from traditional lenders in mission, approach, and impact.
    2. Define financing products as well as the organizations and projects CDFIs typically support.
    3. Consider next steps to access CDFI funds.

    Session Outline

    What CDFIs Do

    • Mission
    • Product & Services Overview
    • Approach (IFF, CDFI Friendly, Brightpoint)
    • How they differ from traditional lenders

    Why They Are Important and What Impact They Achieve

    • Community Impact

    Preparing A Case for Funding

    Panel Conversation and Q&A

    Adjourn at 12:15 p.m.


    Speakers

    • Matt Crouch | VP of Community Economic Development |Brightpoint
    • John Zody | Executive Director |CDFI Friendly Bloomington
    • Amandula Anderson | Executive Director | IFF 

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  • Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza - Fort Wayne

    • 05 Nov 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • 900 Library Plaza Fort Wayne, IN 46802
    • 69
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    Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza

    Fort Wayne, IN


    With ongoing economic disruptions at the state and national levels, increasing housing and other basic costs for Hoosiers, and escalating challenges for the organizations serving Indiana’s people and places, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual ‘Policy and Pizza’ series of regional legislator meetings this fall. 

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a 'Policy & Pizza' community conversation with policymakers from your region.  

    Topics will include the debut of Prosperity Indiana’s member-driven 2026 policy priorities, legislative outlooks from attending lawmakers, and what community economic development stakeholders can expect at the state and federal levels in the coming year. Attendees will also learn about ways to get involved and help advocate for strengthening housing affordability and economic opportunity for all Hoosiers and their communities. 

    Pizza and beverage options will be provided (while supplies last) at no cost to you. Registration for this event is required. 

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  • Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza - Indianapolis

    • 10 Nov 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • 2955 N Meridian St #200, Indianapolis, IN 46208
    • 58
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    Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza

    Indianapolis, IN


    With ongoing economic disruptions at the state and national levels, increasing housing and other basic costs for Hoosiers, and escalating challenges for the organizations serving Indiana’s people and places, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual ‘Policy and Pizza’ series of regional legislator meetings this fall. 

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a 'Policy & Pizza' community conversation with policymakers from your region.  

    Topics will include the debut of Prosperity Indiana’s member-driven 2026 policy priorities, legislative outlooks from attending lawmakers, and what community economic development stakeholders can expect at the state and federal levels in the coming year. Attendees will also learn about ways to get involved and help advocate for strengthening housing affordability and economic opportunity for all Hoosiers and their communities. 

    Pizza and beverage options will be provided (while supplies last) at no cost to you. Registration for this event is required. 

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  • Ready to Succeed: Best Practices in Loan-Readiness Programs Webinar

    • 13 Nov 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    • Virtually - the link will be included in the registration confirmation email
    • 75
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    Ready to Succeed: Best Practices in

    Loan-Readiness Programming


    November 13, 2025 | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. -12:15 p.m. ET | 75-minutes


    Session Description

    Join us for a high-impact webinar to explore what it takes to design and deliver effective loan-readiness programming to increase access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs and real estate developers. Whether you are a nonprofit, financial institution, CDFI, or system builder, you will leave the program equipped with tools and strategies to help small businesses secure financing.


    What You Will Learn

    • How to align curriculum with lender expectations
    • Best practices in client engagement and education
    • Common pitfalls to avoid and lessons learned from the field
    • Tools, templates, and frameworks to begin and sustain programs


    What You Will Be Able to Do

    • Understand the key components of a successful loan readiness program.
    • Address borrower challenges (e.g., credit, documentation, business planning).
    • Access a network of providers with tools for program design, delivery, and impact measurement.


    Who Should Attend

    Professionals supporting small businesses and emerging housing developers:


    • Business development and local economic development organizations (LEDOs)
    • Financial institutions, CDFIs, and microlenders
    • Nonprofit staff referring individuals to programs and technical assistance providers

    Session Outline


    11:00 a.m.         Key Components of Loan Readiness Programs

    Stakeholders 

    • Program providers (CDFIs, SBA, nonprofits)
    • Lenders (CDFIs, financial institutions)
    • Borrowers (small businesses, developers, home buyers)

    Knowledge and “Hard” Skills

      • Financial statements (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)
      • Business planning & projections
      • Loan application process & packaging

    Relationships and “Soft Skills”

    • One-on-one coaching
    • Peer support groups
    • Partnerships with lenders

    Overview of Three Programs 

    Target audience, faculty, curriculum, delivery methods, measurements

    11:30 a.m.         Why They Are Important and The Impact They Achieve

    Panel impact stories

    11:40 a.m.         Panelist Advice and Q&A

    Barriers, skill gaps, challenges your learners face

    What delivery models work?

    • In-person, virtual, hybrid
    • Games, homework
    • Cohort-based vs open enrollment
    • Multilingual and culturally competent programming

    What tools or resources are needed?

    • 1:1 coaching, incentives (certifications)
    • Curriculum guides, games
    • Tools (financial statement templates, projection calculators, credit education)
    • Metrics (# of application submitted or approved, credit score change) 

    12:15 p.m.       Adjourn


    Speakers

    To Be Announced


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  • Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza - Elkhart

    • 13 Nov 2025
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • 300 S. Second St. Elkhart, IN 46516
    • 54
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    Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza

    Elkhart, IN


    With ongoing economic disruptions at the state and national levels, increasing housing and other basic costs for Hoosiers, and escalating challenges for the organizations serving Indiana’s people and places, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual ‘Policy and Pizza’ series of regional legislator meetings this fall. 

    Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a 'Policy & Pizza' community conversation with policymakers from your region.  

    Topics will include the debut of Prosperity Indiana’s member-driven 2026 policy priorities, legislative outlooks from attending lawmakers and what community economic development stakeholders can expect at the state and federal levels in the coming year. Attendees will also learn about ways to get involved and help advocate for strengthening housing affordability and economic opportunity for all Hoosiers and their communities. 

    Pizza and beverage options will be provided (while supplies last) at no cost to you. Registration for this event is required. 

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  • Paths to Capital for Latino Entrepreneurs and First-Time Home Buyers Webinar

    • 20 Nov 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
    • Virtually - the link will be included in the registration confirmation email
    • 75
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    Paths to Capital for Latino Entrepreneurs and First-Time Home Buyers 

    November 20, 2025 | Virtual | 11:00 a.m. - 12:15.p.m. ET | 75-minutes

    This program will provide participants practical skills to increase access to capital for Latino entrepreneurs and first-time home buyers. From defining challenges to dispelling myths, the program will arm participants with best practices and resources to assist potential borrowers begin a journey toward loan success.  

    What You Will Learn

    • Common challenges facing entrepreneurs and first-time home buyers
    • Common misperceptions borrowers may have about the lending process
    • Resources borrowers need to achieve their goals
    • Programmatic best practices to prepare borrowers for loan success
    • Tools, templates, and frameworks to begin or sustain programs.

    What You Will Be Able To Do

    • Recognize common challenges Latino entrepreneurs and aspiring homeowners face when applying for a loan and implement strategies to overcome them.
    • Identify homeownership assistance programs available to first-time Latino homebuyers, including those accessible to ITIN holders and mixed-status families.
    • Distinguish between myths and facts about mortgage eligibility, down payments, and credit requirements - especially for immigrant and underbanked communities.
    • Access culturally relevant resources to get individualized support for small business and homeownership goals. 

    Who Should Attend

    Professionals who support small businesses and first-time home buyers, including:

    • Business development and local economic development organizations
    • Financial institutions, CDFIs, and microlenders
    • Nonprofit staff conducting loan readiness programs or referring individuals to programs and technical assistance opportunities

      Session Outline 

      Challenges Facing Latino Entrepreneurs and First Time Home Buyers 

      • Panelists will share a few of the most difficult challenges facing Latino entrepreneurs and home buyers
      • Overview of three programs (LISC, Intend, CDFI SBR)
        • Target audience, faculty, curriculum, delivery, measurements 

      Why Is It Important to Support Latino Entrepreneurs and Householders 

      • Panel impact stories and what are your measuring

      Panelist Advice & Q&A 

      • What can community members do to help Latino households and entrepreneurs access programs and resources?
        • Create new programs
        • Direct and provide “warm hand-offs” to individuals
      • What additional tools or resources are needed?
        • 1:1 coaching and incentives
        • Tools (financial statement templates, credit education resources)
        • Metrics (# of application submitted, approved, credit score change) and tools (surveys, CRMS…) 

      12:15 p.m. Adjourn

      Speakers

      To Be Announced 


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    1. Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza - Evansville

      • 03 Dec 2025
      • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
      • 1001 N. Main St, Evansville IN 47711
      • 31
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      Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza

      Evansville, IN


      With ongoing economic disruptions at the state and national levels, increasing housing and other basic costs for Hoosiers, and escalating challenges for the organizations serving Indiana’s people and places, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual ‘Policy and Pizza’ series of regional legislator meetings this fall. 

      Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a 'Policy & Pizza' community conversation with policymakers from your region.  

      Topics will include the debut of Prosperity Indiana’s member-driven 2026 policy priorities, legislative outlooks from attending lawmakers, and what community economic development stakeholders can expect at the state and federal levels in the coming year. Attendees will also learn about ways to get involved and help advocate for strengthening housing affordability and economic opportunity for all Hoosiers and their communities. 

      Pizza and beverage options will be provided (while supplies last) at no cost to you. Registration for this event is required. 

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    2. Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza - Lafayette

      • 12 Dec 2025
      • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
      • 639 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901
      • 43
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      Prosperity Indiana Policy & Pizza

      Lafayette, IN


      With ongoing economic disruptions at the state and national levels, increasing housing and other basic costs for Hoosiers, and escalating challenges for the organizations serving Indiana’s people and places, Prosperity Indiana invites you to discuss all of these issues at our annual ‘Policy and Pizza’ series of regional legislator meetings this fall. 

      Join Prosperity Indiana members and partners from the Hoosier Housing Needs Coalition, Indiana Assets & Opportunity Network, and Hoosiers for Responsible Lending for a 'Policy & Pizza' community conversation with policymakers from your region.  

      Topics will include the debut of Prosperity Indiana’s member-driven 2026 policy priorities, legislative outlooks from attending lawmakers, and what community economic development stakeholders can expect at the state and federal levels in the coming year. Attendees will also learn about ways to get involved and help advocate for strengthening housing affordability and economic opportunity for all Hoosiers and their communities. 

      Pizza and beverage options will be provided (while supplies last) at no cost to you. Registration for this event is required. 

      This event is brought to you by:



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