St. Louis Fed Small Business Forum: Small Businesses Resources—Show Me the Money
This webinar focuses on access to capital, resources for Small Businesses of Color (SBOCs), and how to leverage those resources.
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Small, Minority-, and Women-Owned Businesses: Challenges, Opportunities, and Successes
Virtual EventThis FedTalk will explore trends currently impacting small, minority- and women-owned businesses and share information about the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s supplier diversity program. Plus, get insights from the Federal Reserve’s Small Business Credit Survey.
Racial Disparities in Today’s Economy
Persistent racial disparities in economic outcomes for workers and households—particularly in unemployment rates by race—are directly relevant to the central mission of the Federal Reserve. Substantial disparities in other areas either upstream or downstream from the labor market also are of great concern to the Fed. The Boston Fed’s Economic Research Conference series fosters discussion and critical engagement among academics, central bankers, policymakers, and other experts.
Rural America Week 2021
Virtual Eventonvening policymakers, community representatives, businesses, funders and foundations, the virtually hosted conference will explore rural communities, review examples of success and barriers to growth, and highlight opportunities where investment could make a difference.
Racial Disparities in Today’s Economy
Persistent racial disparities in economic outcomes for workers and households—particularly in unemployment rates by race—are directly relevant to the central mission of the Federal Reserve. Substantial disparities in other areas either upstream or downstream from the labor market also are of great concern to the Fed. The Boston Fed’s Economic Research Conference series fosters discussion and critical engagement among academics, central bankers, policymakers, and other experts.
Racial Disparities in Today’s Economy
Persistent racial disparities in economic outcomes for workers and households—particularly in unemployment rates by race—are directly relevant to the central mission of the Federal Reserve. Substantial disparities in other areas either upstream or downstream from the labor market also are of great concern to the Fed. The Boston Fed’s Economic Research Conference series fosters discussion and critical engagement among academics, central bankers, policymakers, and other experts.
Evictions and the Rental Market, Now and after the Pandemic
Virtual EventAs the CDC moratorium on evictions has ended, we look to researchers and practitioners to understand what has happened and what comes next for tenants, landlords, and the rental market. What are the risks that remain? Are current policies managing them effectively? What lessons can we carry forward to ensure rental housing needs are met?
Investment Connection – Nebraska
Virtual EventJoin the Kansas City Fed for Investment Connection Nebraska on October 7th. Information regarding eight new and existing community and economic development proposals in the Nebraska market will be shared. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required by October 6, 2021, for this virtual WebEx session. Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic […]
Enduring a Global Pandemic: The Stats and the Story Behind Small Businesses’ Journey through COVID-19
Virtual EventThis 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.
Equitable Access to Small Business Credit
Virtual EventWhat role can the Federal Reserve play in facilitating access to credit for small businesses? Join the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco on Thursday, October 14, 2021 for a virtual event, Equitable Access to Small Business Credit.
Racism and the Economy: Focus on the Wealth Divide
Virtual EventThe ninth installment of our virtual event series focuses on how racialized barriers to wealth accumulation deny families and communities long-term economic mobility and financial resiliency.
Toward an Inclusive Recovery: Understanding and Empowering Women’s Economic Participation
Join us October 21 for a research seminar that will explore issues related to women’s economic declines during the pandemic and the ability of women to participate equally in existing markets, post-recession.
Dialogue with the Fed: Economic Equity and the Future of Building Wealth
Virtual EventPlease join Ray Boshara and Bill Rodgers of the St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity for a virtual event on economic equity and how wealth can be built inclusively. There is no cost to join, but registration is required by October 29, 2021.
Gender and the Economy Conference
Virtual EventFrom employment gaps to caregiving responsibilities, concerns about economic disparities by gender are at the forefront of economic recovery. Register to learn how gender and opportunity can influence financial outcomes over the course of a lifetime. Opening remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
The Future of Work in Nevada
Virtual EventDuring this Statewide Workforce Development Forum, participants will discuss critical issues in Nevada’s workforce development and share information about collective efforts to address them. Registration is required for this invitation-only event.
Addressing Systemic Racism and Bias in the Housing Market
Virtual EventNarrowing the Racial Homeownership Gap Part One, Addressing Systemic Racism and Bias in the Housing Market, will focus on the lasting impact of systemic racism, along with an analysis of how redlining and other discriminatory practices have widened the homeownership gap between Black and white people.
Focusing on AAPI Communities: A Southern California CRA Banker Roundtable
Virtual EventThis CRA Banker Roundtable will include the opportunity to hear from Southern California community organizations that are working directly with AAPI low- and moderate-income community members and will identify opportunities for partnership and support. The event will also include a Community Reinvestment Act hot topics panel with agency compliance examiners.
The Great Resignation and Long-Term Unemployment
Virtual EventJoin the Atlanta Fed and AARP on Tuesday, November 9, at 2 p.m. (ET) for a virtual event examining both long-term unemployment in the US workforce and the record number of workers quitting their jobs.
2021 Rural Policy Summit: Local Services and Collaborative Efforts
Virtual EventThe next session of the 2021 Rural Policy Summit will be held on November 10. This session will be a roundtable discussion on creative approaches to municipal services, including shared services and collaboration with nonprofits and other organizations.
Practices, Policies and Partnerships to Increase Black Homeownership
Virtual EventNarrowing the Racial Homeownership Gap Part Two: Practices, Policies and Partnerships to Increase Black Homeownership will discuss how narrowing the racial homeownership gap will require a multifaceted approach including, but not limited to, new types of mortgage products, equitable and intentional policymaking, and effective housing industry partnerships at the local and national and level.
Main Street in the Garden State: Ensuring an Equitable Small Business Recovery
Virtual EventSmall businesses all over New Jersey felt the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was especially true for small businesses owned by people of color. Business leaders, government stakeholders, and community organizations are invited to join the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia for this virtual event focused on ensuring an equitable small business recovery in the Garden State.