A Double Bottom Line Investing Event

In partnership with Pacific Community Ventures and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Community Development Venture Capital Alliance is holding a one day workshop entitled,

"Double Bottom Line Investing:
An Introduction to the CDVC Approach". Register today!

When: Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Location: The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Conference Center - San Francisco, CA

Time: 8:00am-5:30pm

Cost: CDVCA members: $200 Non-members: $250

The Introductory Workshop provides a great introduction to how community development venture capital (CDVC) funds have become a viable, profitable and effective tool for creating both wealth and opportunity in some of the nation's and the world's most disadvantaged communities. The day includes sessions presented by the field's most successful and experienced visionaries and CDVC fund managers. A Harvard Business School case study will be presented covering the formation and growth of Northeast Ventures, Inc. - one of the first CDVC funds in the country.

This workshop is targeted at anyone interested in how equity investing can create social and financial returns. Particularly community development practitioners, investors, finance professionals, policy makers and others who are interested in using equity tools in innovative ways to benefit distressed communities and low-income individuals. Participants will get a comprehensive overview of the rapidly growing field of CDVC and have an opportunity to engage with some of the most experienced CDVC practitioners.

Venue & Accommodations:
The workshop will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Conference Center, 101 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105.

For participants needing overnight accommodations, we recommend the Hotel Griffon which is located at 155 Steuart Street, just 1 ½ blocks away from the conference center. Call (800) 321-2201 or email reservations@hotelgriffon.com to make your reservations and say that you are attending CDVCA's workshop at the San Francisco Federal Reserve to receive the special rate of $165. This rate entitles you to a superior room, and the following complimentary amenities: continental breakfast, local phone calls, usage of a deluxe health club two doors down from the hotel and high-speed internet access.

To Register:
Please visit our website to download a registration form: www.cdvca.org and do one of the following:
1) E-mail the form to lindsay@cdvca.org,
2) Fax the form to (212) 594-6717, OR
3) Mail the form to:
The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance
330 7th Avenue, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Questions: Call Cynthia or Christina at (212) 594-6747 or send an e-mail to cdvca@cdvca.org

CDVCA is the trade association of community development venture capital (CDVC) funds. CDVCA promotes use of the tools of venture capital to create jobs, entrepreneurial capacity and wealth to advance the livelihoods of low-income people and the economies of distressed communities. CDVC funds invest in businesses in low-income areas around the world. By adding their equity capital and entrepreneurial experience to the wealth of ingenuity and innovation in communities, CDVC funds help businesses to flourish in areas that are in need of economic growth. Their investments create financial returns for investors as well as social returns in the form of good jobs that pay living wages and allow people to rise out of poverty and begin to build wealth. For more information, visit: www.cdvca.org

** We apologize for any cross postings **

Cynthia Holahan
Program Manager
Community Development Venture Capital Alliance
330 7th Avenue, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Tel: 212.594.6747, ext. 25
Fax: 212.594.6717
www.cdvca.org

CDVCA has a number of great events planned for the Fall. Visit www.cdvca.org to find out which one is right for you!



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