Investing in Rural America: Pursuing Prosperity 

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is proud to present the first installment of our Investing in Rural America Webinar Series. This session features Tony Pipa from the Brookings Institution and Brent Orrell from the American Enterprise Institute, who will explore how to pursue rural prosperity by strengthening economic opportunity, resilience, and quality of life across rural America. 

In this engaging webinar, our distinguished speakers will join Daniel Davis from the Richmond Fed to delve into their goals for the Brookings-AEI Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity and what they have learned since its launch in July 2025. Pipa and Orrell will discuss: 

• The historical context of rural-urban differences 
• Current challenges facing rural communities 
• Unique opportunities for growth and development in rural areas 
• Actionable strategies for leveraging community assets 
• Potential policy options to promote rural prosperity and economic growth 

This thought-provoking conversation offers valuable insights into the future of rural America, considering strategies to foster development and opportunity beyond major metropolitan areas. The discussion will be particularly relevant to rural residents, business owners, and community leaders in the Federal Reserve’s Fifth District and beyond. 

As part of our commitment to empowering rural communities, this webinar series aims to provide attendees with practical tools and knowledge to help shape the future of their communities.

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