2009 CDFI Institute - Register Now!

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Original message from: info@cdfi.org

2009 CDFI INSTITUTE: REGISTER NOW!
MARCH 1-3, 2009





Join us for the 2009 CDFI Institute, March 1-3, in Washington, DC



The 2009 policy conference will feature candid dialogue with community
development finance experts about issues facing the field. Also included
are opportunities to meet with Congressional leaders and the CDFI Fund, and
to interact with your CDFI colleagues from around the country. Join us,
your colleagues, a new Administration and new Congress in March 2009.
Register now and receive a <http://cdfi.org/index.php?page=institute-c>
$100 discount!





Key Conference Topics will Explore:



1. Discussions on Navigating the Fiscal Crisis

2. Information on Working with the New Administration and Congress

3. Expert Recommendations on Telling the CDFI Story in Changing Times

4. Special Guests from Congress and the Obama Administration

5. An Opportunity to Meet with Your Congressional Representatives





Conference Registration:



Registrations accepted via <http://cdfi.org/index.php?page=institute-c> our
secure website or by contacting the CDFI Coalition at info@cdfi.org or
703-294-6970.
Receive a $100 discount if you register before January 15, 2009.





Congressional Hill Visits:



An important part of the CDFI Institute is to share your expertise and
perspective about the CDFI industry with your Members of Congress and their
staff during the 2009 CDFI Institute. Our time on Capitol Hill is the
perfect opportunity for you to do that - and the CDFI Coalition is here to
help - our staff will schedule appointments with your Senator's and
Representative's offices at your request.





Hotel Information:



A block of rooms has been reserved at the Liaison
<http://www.affinia.com/Washington-DC...-Capitol-Hill>
Capitol Hill, An Affinia Hotel. To secure a room, call 1-866-AFFINIA
(233-4642) before Thursday, January 29, 2009 and mention the "2009 CDFI
Institute" group. This discounted room rate is $289 per night. The Liaison
Capitol Hill is located at 415 New Jersey Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001.





Sponsorship Opportunities:



Please consider one of our Sponsorship
<http://cdfi.org/index.php?page=sponsorship-2> or Scholarship
<http://cdfi.org/index.php?page=scholarships> opportunities.







CDFI Coalition
3240 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 220
Arlington, VA 22201
703.294.6970 phone
703.294.6460 fax
<http://www.cdfi.org> www.cdfi.org



Join us March 1-3, 2009 in Washington, DC for the 2009 CDFI
<http://cdfi.org/index.php?page=institute-a> Institute!



The CDFI Coalition is the unified national voice of community development
financial institutions. Our mission is to encourage fair access to financial
resources for America's underserved people and communities.



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