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[Staff Person] Topic Descriptions [Topics] 
Starting a Small Business: Basic facts of starting a business and typical pitfalls to avoid Small Business Lending: Addressing challenges faced by small business owners seeking financing SBA Lending: Understanding guarantee and other lending programs offered by the SBA and how clients can benefit Non-Profit Lending: Identifying needs and addressing challenges faced by non-profit agencies as they apply for financing Lending in Low-Income Communities and to People of Color: Understanding obstacles typically faced by these constituents and how to work with them to develop strong business Small Cities Redevelopment: Understanding the challenges faced by small cities and how to make strategic and impactful decisions regarding financing Women Owned Businesses: Overcoming challenges facing women entrepreneurs regarding credit, collateral, and financing Affordable Housing Financing: Understanding how to work with developers on the creation and financing of affordable housing Affordable Housing Needs and Challenges: Understanding the needs in Pennsylvania for affordable housing and the challenges developers and advocates face Loan Portfolio Management: Understanding the components of loan portfolio management including individual and portfolio risks Managing Investments: Overview of how to forecast need for future loan capital and secure and negotiate debt and equity investments CDFI Industry Overview: Basic facts and history of the Community Development Financial Industry and the major organizations driving policy
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