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Deploying Financial Solutions for Businesses and Real Estate Development in Low-Income Communities: A Conversation with Roy Alston
April 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm CDT
Join us for an insightful conversation with Roy Alston, the esteemed Executive Director of Five Points in Austin, TX. Delve into the critical topic of deploying financial solutions for businesses and real estate development in low-income communities. Roy brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, offering invaluable insights into fostering economic growth and prosperity in underserved areas. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and perspectives that can drive positive change and empower communities. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM CDT at the Great Cities Institute (412 South Peoria Street, Suite 400, Chicago, Illinois 60607-7067). Click here for the downloadable PDF of the flyer. To RSVP, click here.
Roy Alston is the Executive Director who has been with Five Points in various capacities since its formation in 2009. Mr. Alston has been actively involved in community development and finance for over 30 years in various consulting roles, specializing in urban redevelopment, community development finance, public investment, and community economic development policy. Mr. Alston served as a Senior Consultant for the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, Foundation for Louisiana, and PolicyLink, a national policy and communications firm, focused on developing State and Local Equitable Policy issues with the State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans along with providing advocacy support of many community-based organizations involved in the Gulf Coast Recovery. Mr. Alston serves on the advisory boards of the multiple Community Development Entities. Mr. Alston has spoken extensively on community economic development for the Community Development Finance Association, National Leased Housing Association and Neighborworks America.
