CHARLESTON, S.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) will welcome U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P. Brooks to Charleston for an afternoon forum focused on expanding access to capital in minority and underserved communities around the nation. There will be a press availability at the event’s opening, followed by a closed-door roundtable discussion with stakeholders.

RSVP required. Interested media should contact Deputy Comptroller for Public Affairs Bryan Hubbard at Bryan.Hubbard@occ.treas.gov.

B-roll of the discussion will be available upon request. 

WHO: U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson, and Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P. Brooks

WHAT: Access to Capital Forum

WHEN: Today, July 17, Media Availability 12:40-12:55 p.m., program (closed to press) 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Please arrive by 12:20 p.m.

WHERE: Charleston Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun Street, Charleston SC 29401

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