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Don’t miss this quarter’s edition of Inclusiv/Insights!

Attention Inclusiv members Don't miss this opportunity tomorrow and join our webinar focused on small business lending opportunities and industry trends. Guest speaker: *Mark Ritter, CEO of MBFS & Nu Direction Lending and an expert in credit unions and business lending. & Rosa Franco, MPA, VP of Lending at Inclusiv. To register, email [email protected] #Smallbusiness #creditunion #lending

I had the privilege of speaking at the Association of British Credit Unions (ABCUL) conference this month with fellow Inclusiv board member Kathy Chartier, ICUDE to talk about Community Development Credit Unions. As a prelude to that, my friend Ian Brewer invited us to tour Bradford District Credit Union (BDCU) meet Lord Mayor of Bradford, Bev Mullaney, and be guests on his radio show: Money SOS. What a great day! https://lnkd.in/eX-FfRXn

Looking forward to joining industry peers this week at the Michigan Credit Union League & Affiliates Marketing, Compliance, You & Lending Conference in Grand Rapids! I’m excited to represent Inclusiv and share insights on Renewable Energy Lending as a Consumer Lending Innovation where we'll explore financial innovations in sustainable energy investments. At Inclusiv, we believe that climate resilience and financial inclusion go hand in hand. By helping credit unions design accessible, impactful renewable energy lending programs, we’re expanding access to sustainable solutions for all communities—especially those historically left out of the clean energy transition. Let’s talk about how credit unions can lead the way in equitable, green lending! Maybe we can connect while you're there. #Inclusiv #CreditUnions #GreenLending #RenewableEnergy #FinancialInclusion #ClimateJustice #SustainableFinance #MCULConference #ConsumerLending

New Course Announcement: Multifamily Clean Energy Lending (Spring 2025)? Community Sustainability Partners and The Center for Impact Finance at the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy?are proud to announce an innovative virtual course on Multifamily Clean Energy Lending. This course will help you develop a clean energy lending roadmap for your organization and become an expert in this space. ? Space is limited and designed for those ready to launch or expand clean energy lending programs! ? Register today here: https://lnkd.in/eHkMcGZm Course Objectives: By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 1. Develop a business case for climate lending and and create a strategic green lending approach 2. Underwrite multifamily decarbonization projects and integrate government incentives into project financing, 3. Build clean energy lending project pipelines Course Includes: - Premier tools and templates - Guest lectures from industry experts - Detailed guidance on clean energy lending strategies Course Details: Dates: April 22 to June 17, 2025 (9-week, instructor led) Live Zoom Sessions: Tuesdays, 2:00-3:30 PM ET Instructors: Esther Toporovsky, Executive Director at Community Sustainability Partners; Eric Hangen at The Center for Impact Finance at the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy Guest Speakers:?Brian Sullivan, Armand Magnelli, Sadie McKeown, Curtis Probst, Michael Freedman-Schnapp, Robert Riggs, Sharon Bollers, Daphany Rose Sanchez, and John R. D'Agostino ? Developed in collaboration with the The Center for Impact Finance at the UNH Carsey School of Public Policy and Inclusiv, this course is specifically tailored for Community Lenders including Community Development Finance Institutions, Green Banks, Minority Depository Institutions, Housing Finance Agencies, and similar lenders looking to enhance clean energy lending capabilities.

Inclusiv Insights (in collaboration with AACUC): Celebrating the Legacy of Black Credit Unions features One Detroit Credit Union CEO Portia Powell, CPFIM. She discusses the importance of strong relationships in meeting community needs, energy efficient loans to combat rising energy costs, and pushing past perceived limitations. Download your copy today and don't forget to share! https://ow.ly/Gp6m50VnJQG

In Inclusiv Insights Magazine's CDFI issue, learn about how Inclusiv member CDFI Clearwater Credit Union has partnered with a local Native American CDFI organization to create The Morning Star FCU to provide quality financial services and financial well-being. The partnership's success has led to a similar one now in development! Download and share to spread the word about CDFI credit unions! https://ow.ly/sUrK50VlJuS

Inclusiv Members: This is a reminder that Board nominations are OPEN – but not for long! Friday, March 21 (by 5pm) is the last day to submit a nominee. Get more info on making a nomination here: https://ow.ly/KiPt50VkIGs

Check out the first issues of our new publication: Inclusiv Insights Magazine! The magazine unites all of our publications into one, highlighting our movement and the impact of our members! Download your free copies and spread the word! Celebrating The Legacy of Black Credit Unions (w/ AACUC): https://ow.ly/Es8J50VjlSe CDFI Credit Unions Create Economic Opportunity: https://ow.ly/ycUs50VjlSf

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