Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich Joins FHLBank San Francisco In Announcing $40 Million Initiative That Will Expand Small Businesses And Train Residents Of Underserved Communities For Quality Jobs
OAKLAND, Calif., June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MEDIA ADVISORY FOR OAKLAND ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016
WHO: Notable public policy experts and private sector representatives will participate, including:
- Robert Reich, Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley
- Jim Wunderman, President and CEO, Bay Area Council
- Mary Jo Cook, President and CEO, Pacific Community Ventures
- Ben Field, Executive Officer, South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council
- Lawrence H. Parks, Senior Vice President, FHLBank San Francisco
- Lisa Richter, Managing Partner, Avivar Capital
WHAT:
Robert Reich will speak, followed by a press availability with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. FHLBank San Francisco is announcing that the San Francisco Bay Area is participating in its Quality Job Growth and Business Expansion Financing initiative. The initiative will invest $40 million in organizations that support quality job development and small to mid-tier business expansion in underserved West Coast communities, including the Bay Area. After the media availability, FHLBank San Francisco will hold a roundtable discussion where local, regional, and national experts will explore best practices for creating quality jobs and expanding small businesses. The Aspen Institute will write a report that will be used to shape the RFP process for funding.
WHERE:
Oakland Marriott Hotel
Jr. Ballroom – 2nd Level
1001 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
8:00 AM Breakfast (Media Invited)
8:30 AM Robert Reich
8:50 AM Overview – FHLBank San Francisco's Lawrence H. Parks
9:00 AM Media availability
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michael K. Frisby 202-625-4382 or [email protected]
Kevin Blackburn 510-377-8999 or [email protected]
(Please contact Mr. Frisby or Mr. Blackburn to schedule a broadcast or print interview with Mr. Parks to discuss the initiative.)
SOURCE Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
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