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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211202T150000
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CREATED:20211122T182632Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T150000
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CREATED:20211013T190317Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T160000
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CREATED:20210923T182459Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T150000
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CREATED:20210729T001009Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Innovative Models to Create a More Equitable Lending Landscape for Underserved Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:The pandemic exposed deep structural inequities in America’s financial system. When COVID-19 hit the US\, it became clear that millions of Americans and small businesses were disconnected from our banking system. This session will cover the kinds of partnerships and innovative programs that were created to help fill the capital void for the small businesses that are struggling the most.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details \n\n\n\nThe public and private sectors collaborated in a number of states to set up funds to provide responsible and affordable credit to these small businesses. The California Rebuilding Fund and the Southern Opportunity and Resilience (SOAR) Fund are key examples of these partnerships. Both programs saw community groups\, community development financial institutions\, and private and philanthropic capital (and in California’s case\, the state government) come together to provide low-interest loans to businesses. \n\n\n\nA number of new models have arisen that may continue to be used long-term to provide small-business owners—particularly those that are underserved by traditional financial institutions—with capital to survive and grow. This panel brings together thought leaders within these sectors to discuss these new partnerships and models\, as well as methods of creating opportunities for a more equitable lending landscape. Speakers will also inform the ways federally-funded and state-led capital access efforts can help scale these innovative programs to help them thrive long-term. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nBeth Bafford\, vice president of syndications and strategy\, Calvert Impact CapitalTahreem Kampton\, corporate treasurer and chief investment officer\, MicrosoftRocio Sanchez-Moyano\, senior researcher\, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (facilitator)Luz Urrutia\, CEO\, Accion Opportunity FundMatuschka Lindo Briggs\, director of special projects and strategic support\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (moderator)
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/innovative-models-equitable-lending-underserved-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T150000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Exploring the Intersection of Health and Economic Equity
DESCRIPTION:Good health enables individuals and families to engage in their social and economic lives. It allows them to contribute and benefit from the economy; although\, the ability to achieve this level of health is not equal for all. Differences in health outcomes exist across many factors\, including economic status\, education\, race and ethnicity\, and geography. Working towards health equity means that every person has the opportunity to attain their full health potential\, and no one is disadvantaged from achieving this potential because of their position in society or other socially-determined circumstances. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent details\n\n\n\nAs COVID-19 spread throughout the country\, its impact rippled through all facets of communities and the economy. As a result\, the interdependency between health and the overall economy was made even more evident than it previously was. The pandemic reminds us of the importance of health as we work towards economic equity. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, speakers will focus on the impact of COVID-19\, historical and structural barriers to health equity\, the relationship between health and economic equity\, and practices to encourage equitable health. \n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nBobby Milstein\, director of system strategy\, ReThink HealthJason Purnell\, vice president of community health improvement\, BJC HealthcareRuth Thomas-Squance\, senior director of field building\, Build Healthy Places NetworkNishesh Chalise\, director of community-based policy and analysis\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisMatuschka Lindo Briggs\, director of special projects and strategic support\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (moderator)\n\n\n\n\nPresented by
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-exploring-the-intersection-of-health-and-economic-equity/
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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SUMMARY:A Year of Crisis\, and Now What? Where Our Main Streets Go from Here
DESCRIPTION:Minority small-business owners and community lenders\, some of whom described how they were surviving the COVID-19 pandemic in a Fed Communities story series\, will share their experiences. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel focus\n\n\n\nDuring this session\, panelists will discuss \n\n\n\n\nWhere they are nowWhat they need going forwardWho can and should helpWhat’s at stake for us all when small businesses in underserved areas—and the community development financial institutions and minority depository institutions that support them—struggle\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\nSuzanne Anarde\, CEO\, Rural Community Assistance Corporation \n\n\n\nElmy Bermejo\, owner\, Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant \n\n\n\nJohn Chin\, executive director\, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation \n\n\n\nGary R. Woods\, former chairman\, Oklahoma City Black Chamber of Commerce \n\n\n\nAlfreda Norman\, senior vice president\, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas \n\n\n\nMatuschka Lindo Briggs\, director\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (moderator)
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/next4mainst/
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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