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Greater Newark & Jersey City LISC is committed to increasing the capacity of CDCs to undertake community development projects, and therefore offers training opportunities that support that goal. 
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Financial Management Conference:Conference attendees participate in group activities
Financial Management Conference
Thursday - May 18, 2006
Hilton Newark Penn Station
Raymond Boulevard
Newark, NJ

Attendees had the opportunity to:
¨ Explore ways to strengthen financial systems ¨ Build Financial Leadership ¨ Evaluate cost allocation strategies ¨ Learn best practices, tips and tools ¨ Increase Board involvement ¨ Clarify audit issues ¨ Create better financial reports ¨ Build more effective finance teams ¨ Strengthen the Finance Committee of the Board ¨ Network with your peers ¨ Assess organizational health and financial sophistication ¨ Communicate vital financial information internally and externally

Sponsored by Citigroup, LISC Organizational Development Initiative in partnership with Greater Newark & Jersey City LISC and New York City LISC
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Insurance & Risk Management Techniques for CDCs
Thursday - September 15, 2005
JP Morgan Chase Conference Center
575 Washington Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Jersey City, NJ
Working in tandem with LISC ODI, this training was made possible with generous support from State Farm Insurance Agency

Presenter: Peg Jackson, DPA, CPCU
Principal
Adjunct LLC

This workshop focused on increasing participants knowledge about organizational insurance and risk management issues and how to develop strategies to minimize risks in organizations. Group photo of Insurance Training Participants
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The following trainings have been offered with support from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and JP Morgan Chase has organized the following workshops addressing core considerations in taking on community development projects, creating partnerships, construction management and the budgeting and cash flow process.  

BUILDING BOARD STRENGTH
Friday - May 20, 2005
PSE&G
80 Park Plaza, 2nd Floor
Newark, NJ

Three sessions presented during a full day of training offered participants an opportunity to increase the effectiveness and performance of their non profit boards, to discuss CHDO requirements and guidelines, and to learn how to read organizational audits.

uBoard Governance & Capacity Growth
(Session I & III)
Presenter:  Daraus Mirza, LISC Senior Program Officer 
LISC Organizational Development Initiative

uEffective CHDO's - Q & A with HUD
(Session II)
Presenter:  Kathleen Naymola, CPD DIrector
US Department of Housing & Urban Development

uHow to Read Your Audit (Session IV)
H. O'Neil Williams, CPA & Managing Partner,
Mitchell & Titus LLC (Formerly of Frye Willams & Company)




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Fine Tuning Financial Literacy -
The Budgeting and Cash Flow Process
Tuesday - January 25, 2005
PSE&G
80 Park Plaza, 2nd Floor
Newark, NJ

Presenter:
H. O'Neil Williams, CPA & Managing Partner,
Frye Willams & Company

This workshop focused on key elements essential in developing an effective budget and managing an organization's cash flow.  At the conclusion of the workshop, participants successfully gained comprehensive knowledge of (i) budgeting basics, including basic budgeting guidelines and (ii) cash flow management strategies.
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The Basics of Effective Construction
Management
Tuesday - January 11, 2005
The Newark National Building, 26th Floor
744 Broad Street, Newark NJ

Presenter: 
David Abramson, AIA, PP, Principal
Abramson & Associates, Architects


This workshop provided an overview of the building construction process including the numerous and varied participants.  It delineated strategies for effective management of the process by identifying critical factors and their impact on the cost, schedule and product.  The workshop presentation was conducted by Mr.  Abramson, followed by an interactive discussion where participants presented with examples of "real-life" construction phase problems was challenged to provide creative responses.

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Strategic Partnerships:  Joint Ventures: "To Be Or Not To Be"
Monday - September 20th, 2004
Newark National Building
744 Broad Street, Newark

Presenters:
Stuart Portney, President of The Metro Company, LLC
Jennifer Chandler-Hauge Esq. and Nancy Eberhardt of the Pro Bono Partnership

The workshop explored key issues that are involved in strategic partnerships including (i) how to assess when to enter into such partnerships (ii) how to determine what is the right partnership structure that best fits your organization.  In addition, the workshop delved into the basics of structuring joint venture agreements both from a practical and legal perspective. To view the brochure please click here.