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Fed Listens: Perspectives from the Midwest
May 9 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am CDT
On Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am CT, the Chicago Fed will host Fed Listens: Perspectives from the Midwest, a panel discussion featuring local leaders who will share their insights about local economic conditions. This Fed Listens event is part of a series of conversations held across the Federal Reserve System to hear about how monetary policy affects people’s daily lives and livelihoods. This event is part of the Federal Reserve’s 2025 framework review—a review of its monetary policy strategy, tools, and communications.
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Agenda
9:00 a.m.
Welcome and opening remarks
Austan Goolsbee, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
9:05 a.m.
Moderated panel discussion
Leslie McGranahan, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, moderator
Panelists:
Chris DeLong, President, DeLong Company
Kelli Lawrence, CEO, Onyx+East
Kate Maehr, Executive Director and CEO, Greater Chicago Food Depository
Razzaaq McConner, Chief Purchasing Officer, Adient
10:25 a.m.