Small businesses are on the road to recovery, although hiring, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs remain persistent challenges.
Access to quality early childhood education (ECE) is critical to the well-being of communities and the economy.
Underserved communities face significant challenges in achieving a full and equitable recovery after natural disasters.
How 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).
Join 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.
This 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.
Join us for a dynamic session exploring Benefits Cliff from the perspective of employers, the Federal Reserve, and community leaders who help families navigate public assistance programs and plan for career advancement opportunities.
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.
In this session, experts will 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.
How 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).
This 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.
Join 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.
Join 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.
Local leaders who participated in three Fed-supported place-based initiatives, Working Places (Boston), Advance Together (Dallas), and Southern Cities Economic Inclusion (Atlanta), will discuss what economic challenges each initiative took on and how they partnered with Federal Reserve Banks’ community development departments to address them.
How have families fared financially in the past year? Did trends shift in the use of emerging financial products? Join researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a discussion that will explore findings from the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED).
What can community leaders do to prepare workers and job seekers for an ever-changing economy? Join workforce experts and practitioners who will share practical, actionable strategies to help build a more resilient workforce in your community.
In this Connecting Communities webinar, Federal Reserve Staff and leaders from national community development organizations discuss findings from the Community Perspectives Survey and how their organizations provide vital services to LMI communities and promote economic resilience and mobility.
In this Connecting Communities webinar, Federal Reserve Staff discuss findings from the 2025 Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Survey and how they connect with community lenders and financial institutions to better understand economic conditions for consumers, individuals, and businesses.
In this Connecting Communities webinar, Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr will share what he is hearing from communities around the country and the value he and the Fed gain from these community insights.
