Kiana Valenciano to perform at National Diversity Coalition conference

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LOS ANGELES – R&B singer and songwriter Kiana Valenciano will perform at the National Diversity Coalition’s 21st Annual Economic Development Conference at The Landmark in Mission Hills on April 5.

The nonprofit National Diversity Coalition (NDC) has been an empowering voice for minority and low-income communities. It has built a strong and broad-based network of strategic partnerships to reinforce greater opportunity and financial equality for underserved and minority communities.

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The high point of the evening is the gala and dinner where attendees can mingle, network and enjoy the performances of  Valenciano, versatile soul singer April Velasco, internationally acclaimed all-male hip hop dance group and America’s Got Talent finalist Junior New System and Nonie Belarmino’s iDance Line Dancers.

NDC is inviting aspiring homeowners and business owners to their upcoming conference, “Unveiling the Future,” where founder and CEO Faith Bautista Tamashiro and experts in small business, home ownership, financial literacy and supplier diversity will lead workshops on homeownership.

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Authorities in small business and housing such as Robert Apodaca, Karen Gados, Jeff Lim, Claudette Fernandez and Daniel Watt will lead the panel on “Small Business and Housing: Economic Development,” with Daniel Watt of Mechanics Bank serving as moderator.

The “Financial Literacy: The Gateway to the American Dream” panel will be moderated by Pastor Andre Chapple with panelists Marcela Palos, Luke W. Reynolds, Simone Lagomarsino and Stan Ivie. Participants will gain invaluable insights into financial literacy and why it’s crucial in today’s economy.

NDC Founder and CEO Faith Bautista Tamashiro will moderate the “Supplier Diversity: Contracts & Contacts” session with panelists Victor Fakrogha, Pramod Kanji, Flora Mayer and Hope Burtner. Attendees will learn from the successes and failures of small businesses and explore cutting-edge developments in AI and banking.

A focal point of the day-long conference is the Fireside Chat with Umpqua Bank CEO Clint Stein and WaFd Bank CEO Brent Beardall.

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Attendees who are looking to purchase homes will discover insider tips to elevate their credit score, unravel the steps to purchasing a house, explore qualifications, uncover housing loan options and secure financial assistance for their downpayment.

Business owners who take part in this conference will gain invaluable insights into financial literacy, uncover solutions and understand the true cost of being economically disadvantaged.

Attendees are invited to engage in discussions on the new CRA final rule, special purpose credit, consumer protection and California’s housing market.

You may reserve your seat at NDC’s ‘Unveiling the Future’ conference here.