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APIC Symposium
February 10-11, 2005

Setting the Wheels in Motion logo
Session 5D
Asset Creation: Leveraging Economic Development Opportunities to Build Assets For Community Residents
This discussion focused on efforts underway across California to create asset-building opportunities for low-wealth community residents through economic development projects. The session assessed state and local policies that could help to support these emerging efforts in the years ahead.

Moderator: Heather McCulloch, Consultant, Asset-Building Strategies
Panelists:
  • Jabari Herbert, Executive Director, Alliance for West Oakland Development
  • Monsa Nitoto, Founder and Board Member, Coalition for West Oakland Revitalization
  • Jennifer Vanica, President and CEO, Jacobs Family Foundation & Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation