2026 AMN CDFI Gathering

Join us as we assist CDFIs in their mission to expand economic opportunity and equity across Alabama.
About this Event

This event brings together CDFIs, community leaders, policymakers, and partners to strengthen our shared mission of expanding economic opportunity and equity across Alabama.

For additional information on the AMN CDFI Initiative, go to:

https://microenterprisealabama.org/cdfi-initiative/

Target Audience:

Alabama CDFI loan funds, credit unions and community banks

Lenders

• Truist
• Regions
• Innovate Alabama
• Other banks with a CDFI focus

Service providers offering loan-ready technical assistance

• Legal Services of Alabama
• Alabama SBDCs
• FDIC
• Entrepreneurial centers
• Women’s Business Centers
• Incubators

National Organizations

• OFN
• CDFI Friendly America
• Community Development Bankers Association

This is a free event but registration is required.

Agenda
Welcome & Introduction
Introduce Attendees

Info: AMN / Report on the State of Microbusiness in Alabama / AMN CDFI Initiative

Lunch
Provide updates and trends from our national partners
Address the following issues:

Info: Awareness / Access to capital / Advocacy