BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fed Communities - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fedcommunities.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fed Communities REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20260320T154211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T124604Z UID:10000718-1778166000-1778169600@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in Our Communities DESCRIPTION:According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)\, approximately 5.6 million households are without a checking or savings account – otherwise known as “unbanked.” Unbanked households lack a secure and safe place to store their money and can miss out on interest gains and credit-building opportunities. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic webinar featuring leaders from organizations focused on advancing banking access to households through safe and affordable accounts via the Bank On program. Panelists will also explore findings from the most recent Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub\, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. \n\n\n\nThis interactive conversation will highlight \n\n\n\n\n\nthe benefits of having a bank account\,\n\n\n\nlessons learned in reaching unbanked and underbanked households\,\n\n\n\nstrategies for building strong partnerships between financial institutions\, local governments\, and nonprofit organizations\, and\n\n\n\nhow data can inform access to banking.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a financial institution\, policymaker\, nonprofit leader\, researcher\, or advocate\, this session will provide practical insights to advancing financial access in your community. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nRelated resources: \n\n\n\n\n\nBOND Hub Interactive Data Tool\n\n\n\nBank On National Data Hub: Findings from 2024\n\n\n\nA data hub shows how clients are using their “Bank On” accounts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff LangkampSenior Vice PresidentBank Five Nine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa LockeCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid RothsteinSenior PrincipalCities for Financial Empowerment Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErin WaddellChairBank On Louisville \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-bank-on-reaching-unbanked-communities/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/May-7-2026-CC-event-banner-image-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20260224T203606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T182945Z UID:10000708-1775746800-1775750400@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Unlocking the Voice of Small Businesses: New Insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey DESCRIPTION:Watch On-Demand \n\n\n\nThe  Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) has been administered nationally since 2016 by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks in collaboration with a network of hundreds of community and business groups throughout the country. The SBCS gathers information from thousands of small-business owners on business conditions and characteristics\, credit experiences\, and owner demographics. It continues to be the largest national dataset of its kind\, and its reports provide awareness of small business challenges and how owners respond to them.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-depth look at findings from the newly released 2026 Report on Employer Firms. During this webinar\, we’ll explore key insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey\, including:  \n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness financing needs\n\n\n\nCredit approval outcomes and challenges\n\n\n\nCustomer dynamics and trade activity\n\n\n\nAdoption of artificial intelligence\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you work directly with small businesses\, support economic development efforts\, or are simply interested in understanding today’s small business landscape\, this session will provide timely\, data-driven perspectives.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the report’s authors during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping small businesses nationwide.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison ClarkProject ManagerSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHal MartinPolicy Economist and DirectorSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnn Marie WierschPrincipal and Senior Policy AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-unlocking-voice-small-businesses-insights-2025-small-business-credit-survey/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1920-x-1280-Nov-6-CC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20260107T201329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T183108Z UID:10000681-1770303600-1770309000@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: How Fed Data Tools Can Inform Economic Mobility DESCRIPTION:Watch On-Demand \n\n\n\nOccupational and economic mobility are crucial for a healthy economy that supports all. Join us for a conversation about the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland’s Occupational Mobility Explorer (OME) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster (CLIFF) tools. The OME sheds light on skills-based career pathways in the US labor market for jobseekers and employers. CLIFF tools help workers understand how career advancement decisions may affect public benefits\, taxes\, and tax credits. Together\, these two tools can help workers and employers identify potential career advancement opportunities and better understand how such trajectories might better position them for greater economic stability. \n\n\n\nThe session will provide a brief overview of each tool and demonstrate how both can be used together to help inform individuals about their own economic mobility journey. This includes a better understanding of their possible career paths and the potential financial implications of specific occupational choices. Panelists from organizations working to leverage data resources to serve their communities will discuss skills-based hiring\, navigating benefits cliffs\, and fostering partnerships with employers. \n\n\n\nRelated resources: \n\n\n\n\n\nOccupational Mobility Explorer\n\n\n\nCareer Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster\n\n\n\nFed Communities’ Benefits Cliff stories series\n\n\n\nPowerful tool helps job seekers chart a path to higher-paying roles\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJill Avery-StossPresident & CEOThe Institute \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTracey EverettDirectorJobs for the Future \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyle FeePolicy AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMayra NunezProgram and Compliance ManagerCareerSource Central Florida \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn ReesSenior Community and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-how-fed-data-tools-inform-economic-mobility/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/connecting-communities-ome-bc-data-tools.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T114500 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20251001T194429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T215259Z UID:10000682-1762426800-1762429500@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:How Your Experience of the Economy Matters to the Fed: A Conversation with Governor Michael S. Barr DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand \n\n\n\nHow your community experiences the economy—whether you and your neighbors can access employment\, afford your home or small business expenses\, or save for future goals—matters to the Federal Reserve. Through its community development function\, the Federal Reserve builds relationships and regularly engages with communities in every region of the country. The first-hand insights and real-time impressions of economic conditions that arise from these community connections help inform the Federal Reserve’s work. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a special conversation with Governor Michael S. Barr\, the Federal Reserve Board’s oversight governor for consumer and community affairs. Discover how community engagement helps Fed decisionmakers better understand Americans’ day-to-day economic experiences\, concerns\, and opportunities. Hear more about Governor Barr’s background in community development and its role in his work over the years. Learn what he is hearing from communities and businesses around the country and the value he and the Fed gain from these community insights. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael S. BarrGovernorFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabriella ChiarenzaSenior Writer & Communications AdvisorFed Communities(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/how-your-experience-economy-matters-fed-conversation-governor-michael-barr/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/connecting-communities-how-experience-economy-matters-fed-conversation-governor-barr.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20250820T181616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T190257Z UID:10000666-1758812400-1758816000@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: CDFIs Unpacked: Trends and Takeaways from Mission-Driven Lenders DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand \n\n\n\nEvery two years\, the 12 Federal Reserve Banks survey community development financial institutions (CDFIs) about industry conditions. Join us to hear more about what they’ve shared\, including \n\n\n\n\n\nhow demand for CDFIs’ products and services changed over the past year and may evolve in the future\, \n\n\n\nhow CDFIs leverage public funding to accomplish their work\, and\n\n\n\nwhat challenges CDFIs encountered in meeting demand and delivering on their mission.\n\n\n\n\n\nIn addition to the CDFI Survey\, Federal Reserve Staff connect with community development lenders and financial institutions to better understand economic conditions for a broad range of consumers\, individuals\, and businesses. Attendees will hear more about this outreach\, including how the Federal Reserve engages with local community development lenders and what we’ve learned from several CDFI success stories. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurekha CarpenterSenior Research AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas GuerraSenior Outreach AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Dallas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaylor PessinIntermediate Research AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlison ShottSenior AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice PresidentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-cdfis-unpacked-trends-takeaways-mission-driven-lenders/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sep-25-2025-CC-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20250714T182022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T233447Z UID:10000656-1755183600-1755187200@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Economic Insights from Lower-Income Communities: Findings from the 2025 Community Perspectives Survey DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand \n\n\n\nJoin us for a presentation of key findings from the 2025 Community Perspectives Survey\, conducted in April and May 2025. The survey captures the current conditions and future outlook of low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities across a range of critical issues\, including: \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic mobility\n\n\n\nLabor market trends\n\n\n\nHousing\n\n\n\nFinancial stability\n\n\n\nSmall business conditions\n\n\n\nHealth\n\n\n\nDigital access\n\n\n\nEducation\n\n\n\n\n\nThe session will also explore the capacity and needs of organizations that serve LMI communities – focusing on their ability to deliver services\, access resources\, maintain staffing\, and manage expenses. \n\n\n\nRelated materials: Findings from the 2024 Community Perspectives Survey \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Kelvin AdamsPresident and CEOSt. Louis Community Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael E. Collins\, Jr.Vice President of Housing and Financial CapabilityNational Urban League \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDenise Harlow Chief Executive OfficerNational Community Action Partnership \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteven HowlandSenior ResearcherFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice PresidentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-findings-2025-community-perspectives-survey/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1920-x-1280-Aug-14-CC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20250612T154135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T234758Z UID:10000649-1752159600-1752163200@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Data\, Analysis\, and Strategies to Strengthen Your Community's Workforce DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand \n\n\n\nHow resilient is your community’s workforce? \n\n\n\nA strong\, adaptive workforce is a key driver of community stability. In this webinar\, Bill Rodgers\, vice president of Community Development Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\, will present on current labor market trends. Following the presentation\, a panel of workforce experts and practitioners will dive into actionable strategies you can implement to proactively build and maintain a more resilient workforce in your community. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulianne DunnSenior Program Officer\, WorkforceRural LISC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn HeltonPresident and CEOCareerRise \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nConnie Johnson Executive DirectorSt. Louis Agency on Training and Employment \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWilliam Rodgers IIIVice President\, Community Development ResearchFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTera WestDeputy DirectorKentuckianaWorks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of AtlantaModerator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-data-analysis-strategies-strengthen-communitys-workforce/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/1920-x-1280-CC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20250505T185256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165715Z UID:10000612-1749135600-1749139200@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 2024 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand \n\n\n\nThis session will share the major findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED)\, which was fielded in October 2024 and released on May 28\, 2025. The survey is a key tool of the Federal Reserve Board for understanding the financial circumstances of low-income families and understanding potential risks to their financial health. In this Connecting Communities webinar\, researchers from the Board will discuss the trends in family finances\, employment\, and financial risks experienced by U.S. adults. \n\n\n\nIn addition to monitoring major aspects of household financial circumstances on an ongoing basis\, each year the survey also covers other topics that can directly affect financial well-being. In 2024\, the survey included new questions on financial fraud\, brought back questions on gig work\, and expanded the modules on caregiving and homeowners insurance—some of which will be covered in the session. Additionally\, the survey continues to ask questions on the use of credit products\, savings\, and housing. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia LloroPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen MerryPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike ZabekSenior EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice PresidentCommunity DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louismoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-survey-household-economics-decisionmaking/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shed-connecting-communities-0713.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20250115T202557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T152413Z UID:10000610-1739458800-1739462400@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: The Power of Place: Building Inclusive Economies Through Collaboration DESCRIPTION:Watch on Demand \n\n\n\nFrom the northeast corner of Maine to west central Texas\, leaders are partnering with regional Reserve Banks—and each other—in unique ways to help ensure that local economies work better for everyone. What does it take to work across sectors and collaborate effectively to help change a local economy? \n\n\n\nLocal leaders who participated in three Fed-supported place-based initiatives\, Working Places (Boston)\, Advance Together (Dallas)\, and Southern Cities Economic Inclusion (Atlanta)\, will discuss during a panel what economic challenges each initiative took on and how they partnered with Federal Reserve Banks’ community development departments to address them. They’ll also share results of this work. \n\n\n\nAttendees will gain perspectives on what’s needed to build sustainable and impactful collaborations. They will learn more about how different sectors can contribute to and benefit from engaging in place-based initiatives\, and strategies for navigating common roadblocks to achieve long-term results. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated materials\n\n\n\n\n\nSouthern Cities Economic Inclusion Initiative Round One Report Out\n\n\n\nWorking Places at 10: Leaders in 3 Working Cities reflect on successes\, lessons learned\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nColleen DawickiDirector\, Regional and Community OutreachFederal Reserve Bank of Boston \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatrina EverettCity Councilor and Social EntrepreneurCity of Haverhill \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim KellyMayor Chattanooga\, TN \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmelia ReevesChief Partnerships OfficerWorkforce Solutions of West Central Texas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice PresidentCommunity DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louismoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-power-place-building-inclusive-economies-through-collaboration/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/connecting-communities-role-place.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20240828T192418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T150807Z UID:10000570-1728572400-1728576000@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Exploring Possibilities of Investing Now for Prosperous\, Sustainable Neighborhoods DESCRIPTION:Watch on-demand \n\n\n\nThere are historic and systemic factors that have led—and still contribute—to climate vulnerability in lower-income communities. But there are practical solutions for clean energy\, resilience\, and equity. \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York\, in collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)\, published a volume of essays about the intersection of community development and climate resilience.   \n\n\n\nJoin New York Fed Staff and community leaders for a discussion about solutions to address urgent climate and community needs that affect vulnerable and lower-wealth communities of color.    \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid EricksonHead of Outreach and EducationFederal Reserve Bank of New York \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBryan GarciaPresident and CEO Connecticut Green Bank \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa RichterManaging PartnerAvivar Capital \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJavier SilvaCommunity Development Sr. Outreach AssociateFederal Reserve Bank of New York \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Super ChurchDirector of Policies and ProgramsMassachusetts Community Climate Bank \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice President\, Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\nmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRené A. Vargas MartinezDirector\, Puerto Rico NetworkInclusiv \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/exploring-possibilities-of-investing-for-prosperous-sustainable-neighborhoods/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/connecting-communities-exploring-possibilities-investing-prosperous-sustainable-neighborhoods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20240807T185918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T040456Z UID:10000563-1725548400-1725552000@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Economic Insights from Lower-Income Communities: Findings from the 2024 Community Perspectives Survey DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand. \n\n\n\nIn April 2024\, the Federal Reserve conducted the Community Perspectives Survey\, which focuses on economic conditions in low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and the health of organizations serving them. Overall\, the survey found poor conditions for economic mobility in LMI communities. Access to housing and increasing cost of goods and services were among the top challenges. Respondents did note that continued availability of jobs was contributing positively to economic mobility. \n\n\n\nJoin Federal Reserve Staff and leaders from national community development organizations for a discussion about the findings and how these organizations continue to provide vital services to LMI communities and play a part in promoting economic resilience and mobility.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichael ButchkoVice President of Business IntelligenceNeighborWorks \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVioleta GutkowskiAssociate Economist Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMelissa JohnsonManaging Director of State StrategiesNational Skills Coalition \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFrank WoodruffExecutive DirectorCommunity Opportunity Alliance \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice President\, Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louismoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-economic-insights-lower-income-communities-findings-2024-community-perspective-survey/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/connecting-communities-economic-insights-low-income-communities.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240808T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20240702T215135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T223203Z UID:10000489-1723129200-1723132800@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Approaches to and Lessons Learned from Community-Engaged Research DESCRIPTION:Watch on Demand \n\n\n\nConversations with the community make a difference. Community development practitioners and policymakers recognize the value of conducting research with communities as partners through community-engaged research. This approach invites stakeholders into the research process by centering their perspectives and elevating their expertise. These discussions help to create better services\, understand policy barriers\, and learn what’s working best. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will feature examples of how community-engaged methods can highlight the experience of workers and jobseekers. Attendees will hear what researchers are learning from these conversations and how institutions\, organizations\, or communities can leverage the same principles. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJamilica BurkeChief Strategy and Impact OfficerSeeding Success \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCeleste FryeChief Executive Officer Public Works Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChioke Mose-TelesfordDirector of Improving Practices and OutcomesCorporation for a Skilled Workforce \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah MillerPrincipal Adviser\, Community & Economic Development Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley PutnamDirector\, Economic Growth & Mobility ProjectFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula TkacExecutive Vice President and Director of ResearchFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice President\, Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louismoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-approaches-lessons-learned-from-community-engaged-research/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/connecting-communities-community-engaged-research.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20240429T162128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T153211Z UID:10000466-1718895600-1718899200@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023 DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nThe Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking is the main survey from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for tracking the financial circumstances of low- and moderate-income families and potential risks to their financial health. This year’s survey continues to track key topics related to financial outcomes\, such as the effects of inflation on household finances\, emergency savings\, housing\, returns to education\, and retirement. New topics have been added on food sufficiency\, caregiving\, employment of those with a previous arrest or conviction\, and homeowners insurance. \n\n\n\nFederal Reserve Board of Governors researchers will share findings from the survey on trends in financial well-being and answer your questions on the financial conditions among low- and moderate-income populations based on the survey results. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff LarrimoreChief\, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia LloroPrincipal Economist\, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen MerryPrincipal Economist\, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnna TranfagliaBusiness AnalystFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhitney FelderMarketing SpecialistFed Communitiesmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-economic-well-being-us-households-2023/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1920-x-1280-CC-July-13.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20240320T173341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T001555Z UID:10000456-1715094000-1715097600@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: The Changing Landscape of In-person Banking DESCRIPTION:Implications for Financial Institutions\, Regulators\, and Communities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nBank branches in the US have been closing steadily for over a decade\, but that trend accelerated during the pandemic. Online and digital banking may be out of reach for those without digital devices\, broadband\, and digital literacy skills. A lack of access to physical banking services can create banking deserts\, or geographical areas where there is a significant lack of access to traditional bank branches. Lack of access to physical branches may create challenges for lower-income\, rural\, older\, and disabled customers\, and can restrict opportunities to improve their financial health and build wealth. \n\n\n\nDuring this presentation\, speakers will share research on bank branch closures and the value of in-person banking. They will also talk about the Fed’s Banking Deserts Dashboard\, which analyzes where the deserts are (and could potentially be) located. The panel will also discuss potential solutions for grappling with these issues. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike AndersonSenior Vice PresidentBankOnBuffalo \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlaina BarcaCommunity Development Research Analyst Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCaleb BoboSupervisory Examiner Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWes BurnsExecutive Vice President Midwest BankCentre \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMiguel LopezMarketing Strategy ExecutiveSouthern Bancorp \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice President\, Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louismoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-changing-landscape-in-person-banking/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/connecting-communities-banking-deserts.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20231229T151852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T211307Z UID:10000445-1708009200-1708012800@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Building Capacity of Community-Based Organizations DESCRIPTION:Lessons Learned from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nDuring the COVID-19 pandemic\, in 2021 the U.S. Department of Treasury deployed $46 billion to support housing stability. Without existing local and state infrastructure to quickly deploy these federal rental assistance dollars\, community-based organizations (CBOs) across the country played a key role to help ensure the funding reached households that needed it most.   \n\n\n\nThe infrastructure these organizations set up to deploy these funds took many different forms. In this session\, experts will shed light on the innovative strategies employed by three CBOs nationwide. Gain valuable insights into guiding principles for effectively dispersing funding to underserved communities and strategies for building and strengthening the capacity of CBOs. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErin BarbeeChief Strategy OfficerDreamKey Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe HoriyeWestern Region Program Vice PresidentLISC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth KneeboneAssistant Vice President – Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClare Rutz WallaceExecutive Director South Louisville Community Ministries \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSydney DiavuaAssistant Vice President\, Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louismoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRelated resources:\n\n\n\n\n\nBuilding Local Institutional Capacity: Lessons Learned from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program – Terner Center\n\n\n\nAn Uneven Housing Safety Net: Disparities in the Disbursement of Emergency Rental Assistance and the Role of Local Institutional Capacity – Terner Center\n\n\n\nSustaining Success in Deploying ERA Funds in Louisville – St. Louis Fed\n\n\n\nAssessing the Durability of COVID-Era Capacity Gains Among Community-Based Organizations: Lessons from the Emergency Rental Assistance Program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-building-capacity-community-based-organizations/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/connecting-communities-building-capacity-community-based-organizations.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20230913T180832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231024T215252Z UID:10000419-1697122800-1697126400@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Navigating Benefits Cliffs - Barriers and Solutions DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nBenefits cliffs create economic challenges for workers and employers alike. A benefits cliff may occur when an increase in income—from working more hours\, getting a raise\, or taking a new position—pushes a worker above the income eligibility limit for one or more public assistance programs\, and the loss of assistance is greater than the value of the increase. This forces people to choose between their family’s immediate financial best interest and their own longer-term wage growth and career advancement. These cliffs can also stymie employers seeking to hire workers and develop their skills through internal career pathway opportunities. \n\n\n\nJoin us October 12th for a dynamic session with experts exploring this economic challenge from the perspective of employers\, the Federal Reserve\, and community leaders who help families navigate public assistance programs and plan for career advancement opportunities. You’ll learn about tools developed by the Atlanta Fed that can identify and inform mitigation strategies. You’ll also hear about innovation pilots including Florida\, North Carolina\, Tennessee\, and Washington D.C. that may inform the future efforts of state and community leaders working to develop solutions to the benefits cliff. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrittany Birken\, PhDDirector and Principal AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKwain BryantManager\, Career NavigationGoodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalethia EdwardsFamily Advocate & Coalition BuilderThe H.A.N.D. Up Project \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeoff KingProgram Manager\, Career Mobility Action PlanDistrict of Columbia Department of Human Services \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMarielle LovecchioDirectorTennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlexander Ruder\, PhDDirector and Principal AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMichelle WatsonChief Executive OfficerFlorida Alliance of Children’s Council & Trusts \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGabriella Chiarenza Communications AdvisorFed Communities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-navigating-benefits-cliffs-barriers-and-solutions/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/connecting-communities-benefits-cliff.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230907T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20230814T171046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T041949Z UID:10000409-1694098800-1694102400@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: How CDFIs are faring – Insights from the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nCommunity Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) provide financial products and services to underserved markets where it may be difficult to access what traditional financial institutions offer. Every other year\, the Fed conducts a survey of CDFIs to better understand the barriers and opportunities that they face. This year’s survey sought input on a variety of topics that range from demand for products and product innovation. \n\n\n\nThis year\, 453 institutions responded to the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey. Learn about key findings from the survey and thoughts about the road ahead for CDFIs. During the survey presentation\, speakers will discuss demand for CDFIs’ products and services\, challenges to meeting demand—including lending capital—and innovations in products and practices. Plus\, learn about CDFIs’ approaches to tracking outcomes—and their limitations. Then\, speakers will discuss how the survey results help inform future Fed research initiatives. Speakers will share Fed research on CDFIs’ use of secondary markets and financial leverage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSurekha CarpenterResearch AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCharlene “Charly” van DijkSenior Advisor\, Community Economic DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJonathan KivellDirector of Community InvestmentsFederal Reserve Bank of New York \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria Carmelita RectoCommunity Development SpecialistFederal Reserve Bank of New York \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacob ScottCommunity Development AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of New York \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennie BlizzardCommunications AdvisorFed Communitiesmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/how-cdfis-faring-insights-feds-2023-cdfi-survey/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1920-x-1280-CC-Sept-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230810T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20230714T172314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230912T011529Z UID:10000397-1691679600-1691685000@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Shifting Perspectives and Expectations on Employment DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nWorkers are key to the country’s economic success. Their voices are critical to conversations about understanding the labor market. Last year\, the Federal Reserve held virtual focus groups across the US to find out how workers in lower-wage roles and job seekers with less than a bachelor’s degree experienced the labor market during the pandemic. \n\n\n\nJoin us for insights about how many workers are reshaping the workforce. The discussion will address enhanced expectations of job quality and how workers are using skill development and self-investment to change their economic opportunities. \n\n\n\nDuring the event\, Federal Reserve Presidents Raphael Bostic from the Atlanta Fed and Patrick T. Harker from the Philadelphia Fed will share their perspectives about this important topic. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRaphael BosticPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick T. HarkerPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohnny C. Taylor\, Jr.President and Chief Executive OfficerSHRM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTameshia Bridges Mansfield Vice President\, Workforce and Regional EconomiesJobs for the Futuremoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid ByardTeaching FellowPer Scholas \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRebecca HansonExecutive DirectorSEIU-UHW Joint Employer Education Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah MillerPrincipal AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAshley PutnamDirector\, Economic Growth & Mobility ProjectFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhitney FelderMarketing Communications SpecialistFed Communities \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-shifting-perspectives-expectations-employment/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/workervoices-connecting-communities.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230713T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20230522T143000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T221937Z UID:10000388-1689260400-1689264000@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: The Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2022 DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nHow did inflation affect families last year? Did trends shift in the use of emerging financial products? Join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a discussion that will explore findings from the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED). For the past decade\, the SHED has provided insights into financial challenges families face. The latest report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 uncovers compelling data around various aspects of people’s financial lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff LarrimoreChief\, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia LloroPrincipal Economist\, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen MerryPrincipal Economist\, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennie BlizzardCommunications AdvisorFed Communitiesmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-economic-well-being-households-2022/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/shed-connecting-communities-0713.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230601T161500 DTSTAMP:20260513T161612 CREATED:20230508T163332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T234222Z UID:10000381-1685631600-1685636100@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: A Community Approach to Disaster Recovery DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nUnderserved communities face significant challenges in achieving a full and equitable recovery after natural disasters. One reason is that these neighborhoods often lack access to services offered through disaster funds and the necessary insurance to protect their households.   \n\n\n\nThe Federal Reserve and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will share how FEMA programs can help low- to moderate-income communities respond to these challenges. FEMA will clarify the role of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in recovery. Speakers will also discuss how collaboration among faith communities\, nonprofit organizations\, local businesses\, and economic partners through long-term recovery groups (LTRGs) is critical for rebuilding stronger communities.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNishesh ChaliseManager\, Community Development ResearchFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike PickerelVoluntary Agency Liaison and Mass Care SpecialistFEMA Region 7 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDan ShulmanSenior External Affairs SpecialistFEMA Region 5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames SinkRegional Flood Insurance Liaison FEMA Region 5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhitney FelderMarketing Communications SpecialistFed Communitiesmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-community-approach-disaster-recovery/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/diaster-recovery-cc.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20230414T213458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T225353Z UID:10000376-1683817200-1683820800@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Two Sides of One Child Care Dilemma DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nAccess to quality early childhood education (ECE) is critical to the well-being of communities and the economy. The pandemic further exposed existing issues\, including how a lack of access to reliable and affordable childcare affects the parental workforce\, yet also how financing challenges strain provider profitability. \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, attendees will hear from the Federal Reserve about recent research that explores cost and affordability challenges\, especially for workers needing nontraditional hours of care and financial constraints on the provider side. The event will also speak to innovative solutions to help attract and retain ECE workers and sustain quality programs. Hear from parents and experts as they share their perspectives on these issues\, how they’ve experienced challenges\, and insights on community solutions. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErin BarneaseParent/Student Teacher \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin HorowitzSenior Policy AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAna H. KentSenior Researcher Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKimberly KrzanowskiExecutive DirectorEarly Childhood Innovation Center at Delaware State University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraciela Major Workforce Development ManagerMAAC \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJen RobertsCEOAgenda for Children \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah SavageSenior Policy Analyst Federal Reserve Bank of Boston \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRachel SpectorDirector of ProgramsThe Children’s Trust \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennie Blizzard Communications AdvisorFed Communitiesmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-two-sides-one-child-care-dilemma/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/connecting-communities-early-child-care-dilemma.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20230302T225703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T225539Z UID:10000370-1681398000-1681401600@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Amplifying Small Business Voices — New Findings from the Small Business Credit Survey DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nSmall businesses are on the road to recovery\, although hiring\, supply chain disruptions\, and rising costs remain persistent challenges. As small-business owners navigated these challenges through 2022\, pandemic-related funding programs ended\, and owners turned to other funding sources – including traditional financial institutions and their own savings. How are small businesses doing? How are they accessing credit\, and what gaps remain? Join us for a Connecting Communities webinar exploring new insights from the Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) 2023 Report on Employer Firms. \n\n\n\nThe Federal Reserve and a diverse group of nonprofits have administered the SBCS since 2016. The only survey of its kind\, the SBCS and reports developed from it help the Fed\, entities supporting small businesses\, lenders\, and policymakers better understand the credit experiences and challenges of small-business owners across the country. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJordan ManesPolicy Analyst\, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLucas MiseraPolicy Analyst\, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaria ThompsonOutreach Manager\, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Wavering Corcoran Program Manager\, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhitney FelderMarketing Communications SpecialistFed Communitiesmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-amplifying-small-business-voices-new-findings-small-business-credit-survey/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CC-April-13-SBCS.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20221229T224256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250124T222147Z UID:10000277-1675954800-1675958400@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Adapting to COVID-19: Impacts on Lower-Income Communities and Organizations Serving Them in 2022 DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nAfter almost three years\, the economic and health effects of COVID-19 continue to linger for low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. Organizations serving these communities also continue to feel the strain of COVID-19. There are signs of slow stabilization and recovery. There were lower levels of pandemic-related effects in many segments of the economy relative to 2021. But to promote a true recovery that benefits these communities\, it is important to monitor the conditions and needs of the organizations who serve those affected most.  \n\n\n\nJoin us to discuss findings from the National COVID-19 Community Impact Survey administered by the Federal Reserve System. The survey tracks the significant impact that the pandemic has had on underserved communities and those who support them. You’ll also hear perspectives from those working on the frontlines in distressed communities and how organizations can use this data to advocate for themselves and those that they serve.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDawn L. BrownDirectorNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNishesh ChaliseManager\, Community Development ResearchSt. Louis Fed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKevin DeanCEOMomentum Nonprofit Partners \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGraciela KahnDirector of Business IntelligenceNeighborWorks America \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhitney FelderMarketing Communications SpecialistFed Communitiesmoderator \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-adapting-covid-19-impacts-lower-income-communities/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/connecting-communities-feature-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20221020T173030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230516T230450Z UID:10000353-1669906800-1669912200@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Putting the Community Reinvestment Act to Work in Your Community DESCRIPTION:This webinar is now available to watch on-demand. \n\n\n\nIt can be difficult for community-based organizations to fund projects and programs. But if they’re eligible for investment under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)\, that could give them an edge.  The CRA encourages banks to support community development initiatives in low- and moderate-income communities. This legislation has been an important tool for driving innovation in partnerships and delivery models and increasing funding to eligible projects.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion with community-based organizations and bankers who have successfully worked together by developing CRA-eligible project proposals through the Federal Reserve’s Investment Connection program. During the webinar\, you’ll gain an understanding of how to identify potential partners\, develop mutually supportive relationships\, and shape proposals that speak to the needs of organizations and funders alike. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJennie BlizzardCommunications AdvisorFed Communities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStacy ClaySenior Vice President\, Midwest Retail Lead\, and Director of Community AffairsFirst Bank \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAriel CisnerosLead Community Development AdvisorKansas City Fed \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCasey SorensenCEOPCs for People \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Wareham-MorrisSenior Vice President of Risk ManagementAlpine Bank  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSara MiddendorfDirector of St. Louis Builds CreditProsperity Connection \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors. \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us.  URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investment-connection-cra-connecting-communities-2022/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/connecting-communities-feature-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20220512T170129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T171920Z UID:10000308-1653404400-1653408000@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2021 DESCRIPTION:Last year\, families in the United States continued to adjust to the shifting economic environment resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Since 2013\, the Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED) has provided insight into the financial challenges families were facing and monitored their financial circumstances. Over the past two years\, this survey has provided valuable insights into how family finances have evolved through the pandemic.  \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, experts will discuss the results from the most recent report on the SHED’s findings which will be released in the days leading up to the event\, and the public data file that accompanies it. This survey asked over 11\,000 people how their finances fared near the end of 2021. The virtual event will cover findings from the SHED on the ways families fared across a range of dimensions including how parents fared through the pandemic\, employment outcomes\, retirement decisions\, and broader family finances.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nJeff Larrimore\, chief\, consumer and community research section\, Federal Reserve Board \n\n\n\nAlicia Lloro\, senior economist\, consumer and community research section\, Federal Reserve Board \n\n\n\nEllen Merry\, principal economist\, consumer and community research section\, Federal Reserve Board  \n\n\n\nSydney Diavua\, director\, community partnerships and investment\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis moderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Connecting Communities® webinar series is a Federal Reserve System initiative intended to provide a national audience with timely information on emerging and important community and economic development topics. The webinar series complements existing Federal Reserve community development outreach initiatives that are conducted through Reserve Bank regional offices and at the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington\, DC. URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/economic-well-being-us-households-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/connecting-communities-05242022-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20220505T190434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T205414Z UID:10000309-1652281200-1652284800@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Ask the Regulators and Connecting Communities: CRA Reform Update: Overview of the Interagency CRA Notice of Proposed Rulemaking DESCRIPTION:On May 5\, the Federal Reserve Board (Board)\, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)\, and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) jointly released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) that would reform the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. The CRA seeks to address inequities in access to credit for low- and moderate-income\, as well as underserved rural communities. The agencies seek public feedback on the joint proposal and comments are due on or before August 5\, 2022. \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday\, May 11\, 2022\, at 3:00 ET\, the agencies will jointly host a special Ask the Regulators/Connecting Communities webinar for all CRA stakeholders that will provide an overview of the proposal and its objectives. Topics will include assessment areas\, qualified activities\, evaluation approach\, ratings\, and data collection and reporting. The session will be presented jointly by CRA policy experts from the Board\, OCC\, and FDIC.  \n\n\n\n\nWatch the webinar\n\n\n\n\nDownload presentation materials \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParticipation is free\, but pre-registration is required. We strongly encourage participants to use the webinar audio on their computer for the best experience. Webinar materials will be archived for future viewing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/community-reinvestment-act-cra-reform-update-npr-overview/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cra-clipboard-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20220222T193151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T193249Z UID:10000280-1646319600-1646323200@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:High-Quality Early Care and Education: Cost\, Affordability\, and Racial Equity DESCRIPTION:The pandemic highlighted the important role early care and education (ECE) plays in the economy. Without access to reliable child care\, many parents (particularly mothers) left the workforce during the pandemic—and a substantial proportion of these parents have yet to return. ECE is key to parental employment and also aligns with the Federal Reserve’s maximum employment mandate. Research from the Minneapolis Fed shows that children (particularly those from disadvantaged environments) benefit from attending high-quality ECE programs. \n\n\n\nThis session will include insights from research on the cost of providing high-quality ECE\, the challenges LMI families face in paying for it and racial and ethnic equity for families and ECE providers. Findings from focus group discussions with parents of young children and ECE providers will also be discussed. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nSam Evans\, community development advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\nYvette Sanchez Fuentes\, vice president of national policy\, Start Early \n\n\n\nMarika Hamilton\, mother and parent focus group facilitator \n\n\n\nDianne Haulcy\, senior vice president of family engagement\, Think Small \n\n\n\nSuzie Lalich\, Senior Director of Employee Success\, PrintingForLess.com \n\n\n\nKatherine Townsend\, research analyst\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\nMatuschka Lindo Briggs\, director of special projects and strategic support\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis moderator URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/high-quality-early-care-education-cost-affordability-racial-equity/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/connectingcommunities-ece-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20211122T182632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T182815Z UID:10000191-1638457200-1638460800@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Impact of COVID-19 on Organizations Serving Low- to Moderate-Income Communities DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 2 for a Connecting Communities® webinar discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and the entities serving them in 2021. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nThe current public health and economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionately negative impact on historically underserved individuals and communities of color. Stabilization and recuperation are happening slowly; however\, it is important to monitor the conditions and needs of the organizations serving the most severely impacted communities to foster an inclusive recovery. These organizations are the infrastructure that aids in promoting economic resilience and mobility for all. Without them\, we risk an uneven recovery from the pandemic.  \n\n\n\nThe national COVID-19 Community Impact Survey\, administered by the Federal Reserve System\, was designed to track the significant impact the pandemic has had on low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and the entities serving them. The survey was created to amplify the voices of people working on the frontlines to serve distressed communities. \n\n\n\nIn August 2021\, the latest iteration of the survey was implemented in collaboration with eight national partners. During this session\, we will discuss findings affecting organizations serving LMI communities\, and how this research informs decision-making for our partners and other community development practitioners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nMatuschka Lindo Briggs\, director of special projects and strategic support\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis moderator \n\n\n\nNishesh Chalise\, director of community-based policy and analysis\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis  \n\n\n\nEllicia Lanier\, founder and executive director\, Urban Sprouts Child Development Center \n\n\n\nSabeen Perwaiz\, president and CEO\, Florida Nonprofit Alliance \n\n\n\nDavid L. Thompson\, vice president of public policy\, National Council of Nonprofits URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/covid-19-pandemic-impact-organizations-serving-low-moderate-income-communities/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mainst-perspectives-connecting-communities-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20211013T190317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T190355Z UID:10000184-1637074800-1637078400@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Investing in Rural Prosperity: A Framework for Advancing Shared Economic Prosperity in Rural Communities across the United States DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAcross the country\, many vulnerable rural communities were still striving to fully recover from the Great Recession when the COVID-19 pandemic struck. The pandemic– and the steep economic downturn caused by the measures implemented to limit its spread– hit many vulnerable rural communities particularly hard: from low-wage meatpacking workers in the Midwest to Native communities in the Southwest\, and from Black Americans in the Southeast to immigrant farmworkers in the West. \n\n\n\nRecognizing the precarious situation many of these communities faced before the pandemic\, and the tough work they have ahead of them in recovery\, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis are jointly publishing Investing in Rural Prosperity\, which details a framework for advancing shared economic prosperity in rural communities across the United States. \n\n\n\nThe session celebrates the unique assets in rural communities\, while making the case for continued investment—specifically in low-income or otherwise under-resourced rural communities. In making this case\, speakers will reveal a new “TRIC” framework from the book. The “TRIC” framework proposes the most successful rural development efforts are tailored to the specific goals\, assets\, and organizational infrastructure of the community; designed to be resilient to changing circumstances; intentionally inclusive about who is at the decision-making table and who benefits from local development; and are created and carried out through a collaborative process. \n\n\n\nAs rural communities seek to recover from the pandemic\, this approach will help economic development practitioners\, policymakers\, funders and researchers in providing inclusive\, sustainable access to economic opportunity. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\nDaniel Paul Davis\, vice president and community affairs officer\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\nAndrew Dumont\, senior community development analyst\, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System \n\n\n\nDonna Gambrell\, president and CEO\, Appalachian Community Capital \n\n\n\nJustin Maxson\, deputy undersecretary for rural development\, United States Department of Agriculture \n\n\n\nLisa Mensah\, president and CEO\, Opportunity Finance Network \n\n\n\nMarietta Rodriguez\, president and CEO\, NeighborWorks America \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/rural-prosperity-framework/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/rural-prosperity-event-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T161613 CREATED:20210923T182459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T192625Z UID:10000181-1633618800-1633622400@fedcommunities.org SUMMARY:Enduring a Global Pandemic: The Stats and the Story Behind Small Businesses' Journey through COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Throughout the pandemic\, important conversations about the challenges\, support\, and recovery of small businesses have been ongoing. This session will highlight data from the 2020 Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) that help to more deeply examine how the pandemic impacted a diverse range of small businesses\, including nonemployer firms (businesses with no employees other than the owner)\, and firms owned by people of color. This virtual event will also discuss how SBCS data continue to inform small-business recovery and resilience. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe SBCS is a national collaboration between all 12 Federal Reserve Banks. As the largest annual and national survey of its kind\, it is a unique source of data on the credit experiences of small businesses. The SBCS is supported by a diverse network of more than 400 community and business groups throughout the country. \n\n\n\nAccion Opportunity Fund—a nationwide nonprofit organization that provides small-business owners with access to capital\, networks\, and coaching—is a 2021 SBCS partner organization. Accion Opportunity Fund will join this conversation to offer insight into ongoing challenges\, note methods of innovative support\, and provide ways that data inform action. \n\n\n\nThe 2021 SBCS is open until November 19\, 2021. There is still time for organizations to join as partners and for small business owners to offer their insights. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nJoshua Miller\, vice president of policy and research\, Accion Opportunity FundMaria Thompson\, SBCS outreach manager\, Federal Reserve Bank of ClevelandEmily Wavering Corcoran\, SBCS program manager\, Federal Reserve Bank of ClevelandMatuschka Lindo Briggs\, director of special projects and strategic support\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (moderator) URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/covid-19-small-businesses-journey/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/connecting-communities-reopening-1920x1280-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR