Pathway to Prosperity Conference 2025

Pathway to Prosperity Conference 2025

By The Collaborative NC

NC’s premier financial capability conference—tools, training, and partnerships to bridge gaps and build futures in communities statewide.

Date and time

Location

4021 Carya Dr

4021 Carya Drive Raleigh, NC 27610

Agenda

Banking on a Second Chance: Practical Financial Pathways for Reentry

Worker Cooperative Development as an Asset Building Strategy

Borrowers & Beyond: Our Roles in Addressing Student Debt

Housing Affordability

E3 Durham: A Model for Fostering Economic Mobility for Every Entrepreneur

Payday Loan Apps - Old Product, New Look

Using AI Tools as a Personal Finance Professional

Planning Today for Tomorrow: Estate Planning and Emergency Preparedness

Good to know

Highlights

  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • In person
  • Free parking
  • Doors at 8:00 AM

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Finance

About the Conference

The Pathway to Prosperity Conference convenes leaders across North Carolina to advance financial inclusion and close the wealth gap. Expect high-value, practical content you can use immediately with clients and communities.

Who Should Attend

  • Financial empowerment practitioners and coaches
  • Nonprofits, community-based organizations, and faith partners
  • Workforce & Cooperative Extension professionals
  • Financial institutions and credit unions
  • Housing, reentry, and public-sector partners
  • Educators, funders, and policy advocates

What You’ll Gain

  • Concrete tools, templates, and shareable resources
  • North Carolina-specific case studies and programs
  • Actionable steps to plug into statewide initiatives (Bank On NC and more)
  • New partnerships across sectors to accelerate impact

Topics We’ll Cover

  • Workforce Development & Cooperatives
  • Student Loan Debt
  • Affordable Housing
  • Financial Preparedness for Emergencies
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Consumer Credit

Format

  • All-plenary experience (no breakouts) with interactive segments
  • 50-minute sessions, live Q&A, and resource sharing
  • Networking and partner spotlights

Continuing Education

Eligible for up to 8 hours of continuing education credit (documentation provided upon request).

Date, Time, and Location

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (doors open 8:00 AM)

Location: NC Rural Center, 4021 Carya Dr, Raleigh, NC 27610

Accessibility & Accommodations

We’re committed to an inclusive experience. If you have any questions or needs for access, please email kvosberg@thecollaborativenc.org.


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The Collaborative NC

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Nov 20 · 8:30 AM EST