>Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 12:39:47 -0400
>FORWARDED ANNOUNCEMENT

>Subject: National Neighborhood Coalition September Forum
>
>National Neighborhood Coalition
>September Forum
>
>Date: September 10, 1999 12 noon – 2 p.m.
>Location: 1111 19th Street, NW 10th Floor, Washington DC (National
>Council of La Raza)
>Topic: New Markets Initiatives
>
>The Clinton Administration’s multi-agency New Markets Initiative
>recognizes the enormous economic potential in America’s low-income inner
>city and rural communities. New Markets Tax Credit legislation,
>introduced in Congress on August 5, and related proposals are intended to
>ensure business growth and community empowerment in these untapped and
>underserved markets. NNC’s September Forum will feature a timely
>discussion of the status of the New Markets Initiatives, including details
>about the tax credit legislation, its impact on low income communities,
>and the role of community based organizations.
>
>Agenda
>>
>> * Noon: Information Exchange - Legislative updates, news &
>> announcements from NNC members
>> * 12:30-2:00 p.m.: New Markets Initiatives
>>Featured Speaker
>> * Lisa Green, Senior Advisor, White House National Economic Council
>>Discussion
>> * Vickie Tassan, Senior Vice President Community Development Banking,
>> Bank of America
>> * Buzz Roberts, Vice President for Policy, Local Initiatives Support
>> Corporation
>> * Moderator: Carol Wayman, National Congress for Community Economic
>> Development
>> Bring your lunch! (limited number of box lunches available for $6)
>>
>>Please RSVP to Janice Clark at the National Neighborhood Coalition, (202)
>>986-2096 or janclark@erols.com. Or fax this to 202/986-1941 to reserve
>>your space.
>>
>>Yes, I will attend:
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