WHER Chat: Rise of Impact Investing in Family Office

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A prominent finding among family office portfolios is the rising interest in impact investing and purpose-driven wealth, especially by the next generation. According to the 2018 GIIN Annual Impact Investor Survey, about 229 of the world’s leading impact investor organizations manage over $228 billion collectively in impact assets. More than one-third of  family offices are involved in impact investing, increasing 4.2 percentage points from 2016.

Join the discussion at the upcoming 2019 NAWRB Conference on Aug 4th-6th in Pasadena, CA, as industry experts address this issue and more affecting the economic ecosystem. We would love to hear your take in the comments below! 

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Introducing 2019 Conference Speaker Dr. Alexis Crow!

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NAWRB’s 2019 Solutions.Housing.Equality SHETalk Speaker Dr. Alexis Crow is Lead, Geopolitical Investing practice, PwC Senior Fellow, Columbia Business School; Global Business and Economics, Atlantic Council. In her role, she is leading corporations and asset managers to capitalize on dislocations in order to profit and expand around the globe. Previously, she was Managing Director at New York-based G2 Investment Group, where she was responsible for developing investment strategies for the firm, and for providing counsel on geopolitical issues across asset classes.

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NAWRB CEO Desiree Patno Hosts Fireside Chat with Houston Astros President Reid Ryan

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NAWRB CEO & President and NDILC Chairwoman Desiree Patno will host a Fireside Chat with Reid Ryan, President of the Houston Astros, CEO of Ryan-Sanders Baseball Inc., and son of Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan, at DC Finance’s Houston Family Office & Wealth Management Conference in Houston, TX on May 16th.

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NAWRB Joins Chapman University’s 7th Annual OC Home Fair on January 19th

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If you are looking to buy or sell a home or investment property, you don’t want to miss the 7th Annual OC Home Fair on January 19th at Chapman University from 10 AM to 1PM. Attendees will have access to a variety of free educational classes from industry experts, including Desiree Patno, CEO & President of NAWRB, and NAWRB Member Angie Weeks, Realtor, First Time Buyer & Move Up Specialist.

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White House Creates “Opportunity and Revitalization Council” for Opportunity Zones

On Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, the White House announced that it would be exerting more governmental resources to facilitate the development of the Opportunity Zone tax incentive with the establishment of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson will serve as council chair among representatives from thirteen agencies.

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NAWRB to Discuss Opportunity Zones at DC Finance’s Real Estate Family Office Meeting

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NAWRB will attend DC Finance’s Real Estate Family Office Meetings: Opportunity Zones on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 in New York City. Desiree Patno, CEO & President of NAWRB, and Chair of the event, will host a fireside chat with Chelsea Amelia Cruz, Associate Director of Community Development Finance at Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and John Cochrane, Senior Associate at the U.S. Impact Investing Alliance. She will also interview Karen Przypyszny, Managing Director of Special Initiatives at The National Equity Fund. NAWRB will seek eligible participants to join us in commenting on the recent proposed regulations for the Opportunity Zone tax incentive.

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2018 NAWRB Conference Live Updates: Investing In Opportunity Act

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While implementing the Investing in Opportunity Act can be complicated, all of the speakers on our panel were enthusiastic about the transforming change this tax incentive could bring to communities most in need. 

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Millennials Driving Real Estate Investment

Millennials are Driving the Trend in Real
Estate Investment

Many have been skeptical that Millennials are interested in homebuying, but various reports show Millennials’ growing interest in real estate investment. A RealtyShares report on Americans’ investment preferences indicates that 55 percent of Millennials are interested in real estate. This interest is mirrored in research from Fannie Mae that states 85 percent of Millennials see real estate as a good investment.

A recent Forbes article shows they are driving the trend of real estate investment and investing less in the stock market. A little over half of Americans were investing in the stock market last year, a decrease from almost two-thirds in 2007. In the report, Millennials were asked to choose the “best-performing investment since 2000.” While 40 percent reported uncertainty, 25 percent chose the stock market, and 20 percent of Millennials believed real estate performed the best since 2000.

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Desirée Patno, NAWRB CEO &
President, Named Top 4 Real
Estate Influencer to Follow

“I am honored and humbled to be Ranked #4 amid the Top 10 Real Estate Influencers to Follow from Entrepreneur.com. As NAWRB continues our mission to advance women’s diversity and inclusion in the housing ecosystem, I am energized by the depths of conversations we are having to drive women to the forefront with accountability and results. Finding passionate, committed strategic partners and individuals in moving the needle in the right direction for women to have a seat at the table for economic growth is a dream come true.” -Desirée Patno

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Women Entrepreneurs Make
Progress on the Policy Front

When I first began advocating for women entrepreneurs over 15 years ago, I was excited to take on the challenge. At that point the majority of meetings I went to on Capitol Hill consisted mostly of men, and no one was focusing on women business owners. For the first five years, I spent most of my time convincing the Congress that women business owners cared about economic issues that affected the growth of their business instead of the social issues “women” cared about. Not only was there a lack of understanding about women entrepreneurs, there was also a disparity between male-owned and women-owned businesses. The women’s business community’s favorite phrase was “we want a seat at the table.”

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NAWRB Nexus Conference

2017: Early Bird Special Ends
May 31, 2017

The NAWRB Conference is the nucleus, the center, and the source of business sustainability. As a non-partisan organization, NAWRB still has a seat at the table. Our relationships at the forefront allow us an inside look at government contracting forecasts. What opportunities does the future hold? Millions of dollars in procurement contracts and vendor relations were secured from connections made at the 2016 NAWRB Conference. Unlock your business growth!

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NAWRB Roaring Thirty Award Nominations! DEADLINE May 31

The NAWRB Roaring Thirty Awards honor the women leaders in the housing ecosystem making a difference with a seat at the table for women. These are trailblazers succeeding through unprecedented obstacles and demonstrating women’s power as influencers in business.

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In the News!

The Federal Government Achieves Small Business Procurement Contracting Goal for the 4th Consecutive Year
The federal government has reached its small business federal contracting goal for the 4th consecutive year, awarding 24.34% ($99.96 billion) in federal contract dollars to small businesses.

Census Bureau Highlights Travel Data
The U.S. Census Bureau released a series of travel-related products to highlight travel dataduring peak tourist seasons.



Upcoming Events

If an event involves women’s equality and supporting the women’s
movement, NAWRB strives to be there. Join us to take part in making
a better tomorrow!

May 25: InnovateHER Challenge 2017
NAWRB is excited to announce that we are once again co-sponsoring the InnovateHER Challenge 2017 with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)! The InnovateHER competition aims at discovering women entrepreneurs with innovative ideas.

June 8: C.A.R. WomanUP! Conference
This one-day event dedicated to the empowerment of women will help you grow your business, develop your career and connect with other leaders in the California brokerage community.

June 8-9: IMN 2nd Annual Residential Mortgage Notes, Non- & Re-Performing Loans Symposium
With approximately $20 billion in non-performing loans already sold in 2016, the conference is well-timed for the industry to discuss the trading in the market.

June 20-21: MBA National Advocacy Conference 2017
The National Advocacy Conference is the largest advocacy event of the year focused solely on the issues facing real estate finance.

June 20-22: WBENC National Conference & Business Fair 2017
With three days of programming, the conference features lectures and presentations from today’s thought leaders, engaging panel discussions and more.

June 29: The Latino Coalition Economic Opportunity Summit
Guest speakers will delve into the most topical issues during a day that will cover TLC’s “four C’s” of business ownership: Capital, Capacity, Contracts and Cost.

July 16-19: NAWRB 4th Annual Conference, Women’s Collaboration for the Future
The NAWRB Annual Conference will highlight actionable solutions to increase women’s gender equality in the American workplace. The only way to beat the competition tomorrow is by preparing today. Register to take your business to new heights!

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