VIRGINIA CDFI SUMMIT 2025:
HERE. NOW. TOGETHER
Richmond • August 27, 2025
Capital One West Creek Town Center
Limited Number of Tickets
Join us this August in Richmond for a transformative gathering, "The Virginia CDFI Summit: Here. Now. Together" This one-day event is a landmark gathering of leaders shaping the future of equitable finance across the Commonwealth. Hosted by the Virginia CDFI Coalition, this inaugural summit represents a pivotal moment for Virginia’s community development finance ecosystem, bringing together CDFIs, policymakers, philanthropic partners, and financial institutions for a day of strategy, insight, and action.
Deep Dive Into Regional CDFIs
Engaging Sessions & Workshops:
The VA CDFI
Fund Program
AI Applications In Community
Development Finance
Storytelling, Policy
and Advocacy
Pre- and Post-Loan
Technical Assistance
Real Estate Lending and
Affordable Housing Development
Portfolio Building for
CDFI Growth
Advancing Cultural Competency
in Community Finance
What to Expect
Attendees will engage in a dynamic program designed to deepen collaboration, sharpen advocacy strategies, and strengthen collective impact.
Highlights include:
Opening Conversation featuring national leaders like Donna Gambrell (CEO, Appalachian Community Capital) and Brendon Miller (Chief of Staff, Opportunity Finance Network) for a dynamic conversation on the current environment in the community development finance and investment sector. This morning session includes audience Q&A and provides an opportunity to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing our sector.
Key Policy Session Featuring leaders from Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) and others exploring the political environment and effective advocacy strategies at the state and federal level.
Innovations in Philanthropy & Impact Investing sessions will explore cutting-edge approaches to philanthropic investment in community development finance, highlighting innovative partnership models, impact measurement strategies, and collaborative funding mechanisms that are transforming how foundations and CDFIs work together.
Who's Joining Us?
This event brings together a diverse group of forward-thinking leaders, including CDFI leaders, impact investors, philanthropists, policymakers, and community advocates. United by a common goal to foster economic justice and sustainable community development, participants are ready to share insights, innovate solutions, and catalyze action that drives real change in local economies across the sate. Join us to connect with these change-makers who are not only addressing systemic challenges but are also crafting the future of economic empowerment.
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
"Here, Now, and What’s Next for CDFIs"
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Donna Gambrell
President & CEO
Appalachian Community Capital
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Brendon Miller
Chief of Staff
Opportunity Finance Network
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Ellis Carr
President & CEO
CDC Small Business Finance + Capital Impact Partners
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Daniel Davis
President
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
“How the Political Environment is Shaping Our Work”
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Dafina Williams
EVP, Chief Public Policy Officer, & Head of Government Affairs,
Opportunity Finance Network
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Emi Reyes
CEO
Latino Economic Development Center
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Matt Bruning
EVP, Government & Member Relations
Virginia Bankers Association
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John Holdsclaw IV
President & CEO
Rochdale Capital
“Beyond Grants: Unlocking the Power of Impact Investing with Philanthropic Partners”
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Adrian Rodrigues
Deputy Development Director of Impact and Catalytic Capital
Coalition for Green Capital
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Michelle Nelson
CFO
The Community Foundation for a greater Richmond
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Lisa O’Mara
VP, Director of Investor Relations
LOCUS Impact Investing
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Margy Thomas
Senior Program Officer
PATH Foundation
Why Should You Attend?
Gain insights from leaders who bridge the racial wealth gap through innovative economic development and community-driven financial solutions.
Connect with like-minded practitioners, impact investors, and policy-makers, all committed to fostering sustainable economic environments.
Who Should Attend
CDFI leaders and Staff
Community Lenders and Impact Investors
Policy Advocates and Government Officials
Philanthropic Funders and Grantmakers
Financial Institutions Committed to Equitable Development
Cost
$50
Individual Cost
$200
Group Cost (5 or more people)
Attendance costs cover event expenses and lunch, but we do not want cost to be a barrier for participation. If you or your organization need financial assistance please reach out to welcome@bridgingvirginia.org
LODGING
For guests traveling from out of town, there are several nearby hotel options located within close proximity to the event venue
Residence Inn Short Pump at the Notch
8 minutes away from venue.
Hampton Inn & Suites Richmond Short Pump
8 minutes away from venue.
Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa / Short Pump
11 minutes away from venue.
Hyatt House Richmond / Short Pump
13 minutes away from venue.
We do not have a reserved room block or discount code for this event. Standard rates apply, and availability may be limited, so we encourage you to book early.
Venue
Capital One West Creek Town Center
We are honored to host this regional conference at the Capital One West Creek Town Center in Richmond, Virginia. West Creek, Capital One’s largest campus, is only 20 minutes from the city center, features 11 buildings. The campus offers adaptive spaces where associates can find the spot they need to do their best work, from a treehouse to large patios to quiet conference rooms.
Attending Organizations
Alexis Advisors
Alpha Omega Wealth Management
American Partners
Federal Credit Union
Appalachian Community Capital
BCA Culture
Bridging Virginia
Capital Impact Partners
Capital One
Capital Region Small Business Development Center
CDC Small Business Finance
City of Danville Office of Economic Development and Tourism
Coalition for Green Capital
Common Shares
Community Business Partnership
Community Development Bankers Association
Community Foundation For A Greater Richmond
Community Investment Collaborative
Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity
Discover
ECDC Enterprise Development Group
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Group
Foodshed Capital
Freedom First Credit Union
Greenline Impact Advisors, LLC
Habitat for Humanity Virginia
Hollin Wright Enterprises, LLC
House of Delegates
HumanKind
Latino Economic Development Center
LISC
LISC Virginia
Locus
Momentus Capital
Opportunity Finance Network
Partner Community Capital, Inc.
Partnership for Housing Affordability
PATH Foundation
Peninsula Cooperative Fund
People Incorporated of Virginia
Peoples Advantage FCU
Quantum Leap Consulting
Robins Foundation
Rochdale Capital
SERCAP, Inc.
The Ultimate Care
Total Action for Progress
Trustward
Vermeer Consulting Group LLC
Virginia Affordable Housing Loan Fund
Virginia Bankers Association
Virginia Community Development Fund
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Virginia First Cities
Virginia Funders Network
Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia Small Business Development Center
Woodforest National Bank
