James Carras is one of the most respected voices in community development finance. As Principal of Carras Community Investment, Inc., he has spent over three decades supporting mission-driven organizations, developers, and financial institutions in building equitable, thriving communities.

Informed by Research and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Capital Access Summit James Carras November 3, 2025 Preface: The Greater Fort Lauderdale Capital Access Summit was convened to address one of the region’s most pressing economic challenges: ensuring that all entrepreneurs—especially minority, women, and locally owned businesses—have equitable access to the capital, technical assistance, and opportunity needed to grow and thrive. Organized under the leadership of the Greater Fort Lauderdale...

Informed by Research and the Greater Fort Lauderdale Capital Access Summit James Carras November 3, 2025 Summit Overview: Central Question: How can we ensure equitable access to capital for all entrepreneurs—particularly Black-, minority-, and women-owned businesses—in Broward County? 100+ leaders from community finance, government, business, and philanthropy Hosted by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce's Racial Equity Council Featured national and local experts from MHIC,...