Thought Leaders Gather for Critical Community Development Conversation at PNC’s Second Annual Community Leadership Symposium
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 16, 2023 / The PNC Financial Services Group "We're acutely focused on the impact we're causing. How does this change lives and provide capital to own a home, start a business, stabilize or revitalize …
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 16, 2023 / The PNC Financial Services Group
"We're acutely focused on the impact we're causing. How does this change lives and provide capital to own a home, start a business, stabilize or revitalize community", Richard Bynum
- Second annual symposium brings 120+ business and community stakeholders together to spark sustainable economic prosperity
- Inaugural Community Needs Assessment Survey cites affordable housing, workforce development as top priorities for organizations serving low-to-moderate communities
PNC's second annual Community Leadership Symposium brought together business, policy and community leaders from across the country for a full-day of networking, panel discussions and evidence-based learning at The Tower at PNC Plaza in Pittsburgh.
At last month's invitation-only symposium, nearly 120 leaders from a diverse cross-section of industries gathered with PNC leadership and stakeholders to share data-driven insights and actionable solutions to elevate and advance economic opportunities for low and moderate-income communities and communities of color.
"Forums like these offer our stakeholders a shared space to learn, network, and discuss the work we do to create a more inclusive economy," said Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Richard Bynum. "To drive real impact in our under-resourced communities, we have to continue to listen and to build on the transformational work we're accomplishing with the Community Benefits Plan".
PNC hosted the annual gathering of community stakeholders as part of the company's broader pledge to provide $88 billion in loans, investments and other financial support to bolster economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals, communities, and people of color. During the event, Bynum shared an update on the Plan's progress, noting that even in a difficult interest rate environment, PNC expects to outpace home lending goals outlined in the four-year plan.
New Community Stakeholder Assessment Shows Critical Need for Housing
Across the country, demand for affordable housing continues to exceed supply. And despite increased funding efforts like PNC's Community Benefits Plan, stakeholders expect the pipeline of future projects to continue to fall short as both developers and consumers face growing cost pressures.
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That's one of the key findings of new research unveiled by Community Development Banking Managing Director Reymundo Ocañas at this year's event. An in-depth survey of nearly 1000 community stakeholders, PNC's inaugural 2023 Stakeholder Needs Assessment Survey examines the most pressing barriers, needs and trends among community economic development organizations serving LMI communities across PNC's footprint.