Source: http://healthyfoodaccess.org/node/7096 Webinar produced by the Healthy Food Access Portal -- October 21, 2014 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT Financing Basics: Working with Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) CDFIs are mission-driven organizations that work in economically distressed communities underserved by conventional financial institutions and capital markets. CDFIs have taken the lead across the country providing financing for healthy food retail and food system development. This webinar will introduce the audience to CDFIs and feature different financial products that CDFIs can use to finance your healthy food projects and provide examples of successful projects. Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3170466328517200641 Speakers: Scott Sporte Chief Lending Officer Capital Impact Partners Celina Pena Chief Program Officer Accion Patricia Smith Senior Policy Advisor The Reinvestment Fund