2024 Bank On WA Forum FAQ

Event Details

Join us for the 2024 Bank On Washington Annual Forum being held October 24th and 25th in Washougal (just east of Vancouver, WA) at the beautiful Black Pearl on the Columbia! The theme this year is Leading the Way: Embracing Financial Belonging

Last year we explored the concept of fostering financial belonging and discussed the barriers and challenges faced by marginalized communities that have been historically excluded from mainstream financial services. Because this concept resonated with so many of you, this year we want to take a step further and explore financial belonging in action. We will examine leading models in our communities and discuss how to implement the financial belonging ethos. We’re excited to offer an opportunity for learning, networking, expanding partnerships, and working toward a future where everyone can achieve financial wellbeing.

Please take a look at this important information about the forum and let us know if you have any questions!


Location

Black Pearl on the Columbia  

56 S 1st St.  

Washougal, WA 98671  

 Parking is free and ample parking is available at the venue and surrounding lots 

 

Schedule & Meals

October 24th & 25th 2024 – find the full agenda here 

Day One: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm (Check in and networking starts at 9:30 am) 

Day Two: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm (Breakfast starts at 8:00 am)

On Thursday we will be providing lunch and an afternoon snack. Dinner will be on your own. On Friday we will be providing breakfast, a morning snack, and a boxed lunch. We will do our best to accommodate all dietary requirements as provided at the time of registration - let us know if you have any questions!

 

Hotel Accommodation Information 

 

We have a discounted block of rooms available at two different hotel partners for Wednesday 10/23/24 and Thursday 10/24/24:

 

Hampton Inn & Suites Portland/Vancouver - *JUST ADDED!*

315 SE Olympia Drive 

Vancouver, WA 98684

To receive a discounted room rate of $159 per night, make your reservation by Saturday October 19th. You can:

Call: 360-891-3000

Or make reservations online here

Be sure to reference “Bank On Washington.” 

*Hampton Inn & Suites provides a complementary shuttle to and from the Portland airport as well as the Black Pearl where the forum will be happening! Shuttles will leave the hotel to go to the forum Wed. 10/23 at 10:30, Thur. 10/24 at 9:30, and Fri. 10/25 at 7:30, and will return to the hotel each evening at the conclusion of the Bank On WA event. If you are interested, please let the hotel know at check in!

 

Best Western Plus Port of Camas-Washougal Convention Center  - FULL

121 S. 2nd St. 

Washougal, WA 98671 

To receive the discounted room rate of $163 per night, make your reservation by Tuesday October 8th. You can: 

Call: 360-835-9292 

Email: gmbwport@gmail.com  

Or make reservations online here 

Be sure to reference “Bank On Washington.” 

 

Accessibility

If you have accessibility needs or questions, please reach out to jennifer@fenwa.org  

 

Did you catch our 2024 Bank On WA virtual events?

In case you missed one, the recordings are available! 

Check them out - these sessions will inform our conversations at the forum.

 

Stay Connected and Help us Spread the Word!

Stay up to date ahead of the forum. Follow the Financial Empowerment Network on Facebook or LinkedIn for sneak peaks and updates leading up to the forum in October! 

And please take a look at our media kit for more resources to share the forum with your network!

#BankOnWA #FinancialBelonging #BOWAForum24 

 


The Financial Coaching Foundations workshop on Wednesday, October 23rd is full

If you are registered for the October 23rd/November 6th workshop presented by Devin Stubblefield, and can't make it, please let us know. If you are not registered yet, you can register here to be added to the waiting list!


 

Thank you to our sponsors!

We appreciate everyone who supports financial inclusion and the work of Bank On WA. Please take some time at the forum to thank our sponsors and visit their tables to learn more about their commitment to financial belonging!


What is the Bank On WA Forum?

Our annual Bank On WA Forum is more than just an annual gathering; it’s an incubator of new ideas and opportunities to help improve the financial stability of our un- and underbanked neighbors. Our goal for the forum is that people across sectors will learn together and from one another, engaging in:

  • Creative problem-solving
  • Imagining solutions
  • Elevating positive and successful work happening around the state and country

And will leave the forum with specific, actionable steps they can take in their role to increase the equitable financial inclusion and financial wellness of their community and for all Washingtonians.

Who Should Attend?

  • Financial institutions, government & financial regulators, community-based organizations, educators (k-12 and higher ed), and policy-makers who provide financial products, services, or programs to low-income and marginalized Washingtonians, and are interested in increasing financial inclusion and financial wellness 
  • Decision-makers and influencers in financial product and program design 
  • Those working in financial wellness*, especially those working directly with communities to connect people to safe, affordable, accessible financial products and services  
  • Those wishing to get more engaged in financial wellness* work going forward  

*financial wellness includes those who offer financial coaching, counseling, education, or other financial services, or who have key financial conversations with clients, customers, or community members 

Registration

Registration fee: $175

  • Nonprofit discount of $100 is available with coupon code: NONPROFIT24
  • Bringing a large group? Discount of $125 off per registrant available for organizations that send 5+ participants with coupon code: BIGTEAM24

If cost is a barrier to attendance, please review our scholarship eligibility and criteria and send request to: jennifer@fenwa.org

Register here!

Please register by Wednesday October 16th!