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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T150000
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T110000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Unlocking the Voice of Small Businesses: New Insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
DESCRIPTION:The  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\nAnnMarie 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
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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
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking
DESCRIPTION:During this Connecting Communities webinar\, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors will share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED)\, which was fielded in October 2025 and will be released shortly before this Connecting Communities event. The survey is a key tool for measuring the economic well-being of U.S. households and identifying potential risks to their finances. \n\n\n\nIn addition to monitoring household financial circumstances\, the survey explores a range of related topics. In 2025\, it introduced new questions about the use of generative AI at work\, alongside expanded modules on Buy Now\, Pay Later\, financial fraud\, homeowners insurance\, and student loan debt. The survey also continues to track other financial topics such as access to credit\, housing affordability\, child care costs\, student loans\, economic hardship\, and banking.  \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\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\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlantamoderator \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-highlights-2025-survey-household-economics-decisionmaking/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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