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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: When Every Dollar Counts: Worker Perspectives on the Economy
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to ‘tighten your belt’ when you’ve already run out of notches? Through a compelling combination of on-the-ground research and policy expertise\, this session will examine how workers who earn low to moderate incomes (LMI) are navigating rising costs\, limited opportunities\, and a challenging job market. Attendees will gain insights on the effects financial distress of LMI communities have on labor market dynamics and economic mobility and resilience.  \n\n\n\nFeaturing highlights from the Worker Perspectives research\, this session will reveal the daily realities of individuals struggling to make ends meet and illuminate how financial pressure shapes their consumption patterns\, employment choices\, and long-term planning. Attendees will also hear perspectives from the Presidents of the Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Chicago\, and the Executive Vice President over Research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta on how insights from various economic stakeholders\, including workers and job seekers\, provides a unique window in economic conditions and helps to shape monetary policy considerations.  \n\n\n\nThrough this session\, policymakers will deepen their understanding of how LMI populations experience the economy and the effect of their behavior on macroeconomic trends. Employers will gain perspective on evolving workforce needs and the financial pressures shaping their labor supply and worker decisions. Organizations serving workers and job seekers will discover actionable insights to better support economic mobility and build household resilience.  \n\n\n\nRelated resources:  \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen every dollar counts: Inside the economic struggles of workers who earn low to moderate incomes\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\nKristen BroadySr. Economist\, Economic Advisor\, and Director of the Economic Mobility ProjectFederal Reserve Bank of Chicago \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah MillerDirector & Principal AdviserFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMerissa PiazzaLead Policy AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \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\nWith special remarks from\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustan GoolsbeePresident & CEOFederal Reserve Bank of Chicago \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeth M. HammackPresident & CEOFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \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-when-every-dollar-counts-worker-perspectives-economy/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Building Community Capacity to Harness Opportunity Zones 2.0 Investments
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity Zones (OZs) open the door to billions of dollars in potential investment for community‑driven projects — but dollars don’t automatically find their way into neighborhoods. Communities need trusted\, well-prepared local partners who can leverage\, facilitate\, and channel capital into projects that truly benefit existing residents. \n\n\n\nWith Opportunity Zones 2.0 on the horizon\, many communities are wondering: \n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s new this time?\n\n\n\nHow has the program evolved?\n\n\n\nAnd what will it take to ensure that the next wave of incentives leads to real\, equitable impact on the ground?\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this Connecting Communities session\, we’ll start by grounding everyone in the basics of Opportunity Zones — what they are\, what’s changing\, and why those shifts matter. Then\, you’ll hear from practitioners around the country who are already doing this work\, from small towns to major metros. They’ll share considerations for preparing project pipelines\, forming partnerships\, and building the local capacity needed to make the most of OZ 2.0. \n\n\n\nWe’ll also dig into practical questions like: \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen does it make sense to launch your own Qualified Opportunity Fund\, work with established social‑impact investors\, or simply act as a matchmaker connecting investors with ready projects?\n\n\n\nWhat are the capabilities\, relationships\, and resources needed to effectively channel OZ capital into your community?\n\n\n\nHow can new collaborative efforts determine the right role for different potential partners based on your community context?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re from a community development corporation\, local government\, a nonprofit\, or a community foundation\, this session will offer concrete examples and actionable guidance for building the infrastructure needed to turn Opportunity Zone potential into tangible\, equitable community impact. \n\n\n\nRelated resources: \n\n\n\n\n\nOpportunity Zones 2.0 will offer place-based investment to low-income communities\n\n\n\n\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\nAlex FlachsbartPresident and CEOOpportunity Alabama \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMauri IngramPresident and CEOWhatcom Community Foundation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDaffney MooreFormer Chief Opportunity Zone Officer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJason VargoSenior ResearcherFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio Galeano (moderator)Community & Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta \n\n\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\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-community-capacity-harness-opportunity-zones-2-0-investments/
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