Connecting Communities: The Changing Landscape of In-person Banking

Virtual Event

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.

Free

Expanding Access to Capital for CDFIs

Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, United States

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event focused on expanding access to capital for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

Free

2024 Anchor Economy Conference

The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center 599 Market Street, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us as we discuss anchor strategies and best practices, and potential public policy supports to advance anchor collaboratives nationally.

Free

Investment Connection – New Mexico 2024

During Investment Connection, community development proposals that would receive CRA consideration are presented to potential funders. The lending and investment opportunities presented will be exclusively in New Mexico.

Free

2024 Investing in Rural America Conference

Hotel Roanoke 110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, Virginia, United States

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for the fifth annual Investing in Rural America Conference exploring the economic and social aspects of growth in small towns and rural areas. The conference theme for 2024 is Building and Sustaining Momentum.

$50

Dialogue with the Fed—The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Young Adults

Virtual Event

The event will feature networking opportunities, a presentation about key takeaways from the 2024 State of Economic Equity report, and a panel discussion and Q&A session with community leaders from a diverse range of organizations working to empower young adults.

Free

The Case for Investments Over the Life Course

Virtual Event

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a virtual event focused on investment strategies that address the social determinants of health.

Free

Getting Money to the Ground: Funding Resilience in LMI Communities

Virtual Event

Rising energy costs, the impacts of shifting average local temperatures, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and disasters create challenges for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households.  With federal funding flowing to communities for climate resilience, there is opportunity for investment in LMI communities.

Free

Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Kentucky’s Emerging Adults

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – Louisville Branch PNC Tower 101 S. Fifth St. 19th Floor Conference Room, Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Join us to hear from business and industry leaders, community organizations and educational partners from across the state who have deployed successful approaches to addressing many of the challenges that hinder young adults from participating more fully in the labor market, such as those involving housing, transportation and child care.

Free

Conversations on Equity: Making Sense Out of Community Development Dollars

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Join the Community Development department at the St. Louis Fed for the next event in our Conversations on Equity series, which will explore how grant funding plays a pivotal role in the pursuit of economic equity.

Free

Connecting Communities: The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023

Virtual Event

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).

Free

What’s Possible: Workforce Solutions for Community Climate Resilience

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 10 Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and New York invite you to attend an in-person event on how communities in our region can harness opportunities and build the workforce needed to respond to climate risks. At this half-day event, attendees will hear directly from subject matter experts about the latest thought leadership on investing in workforce solutions for climate resilience. Attendees will also learn about adaptation and resiliency-related workforce solutions from contributing authors of the recent book, What’s Possible: Investing Now for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods.

Free

Manufactured Housing: Increasing Access and Preserving Affordability

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 10 Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Manufactured housing is often cited as a potential solution to two closely linked challenges in the U.S. housing market: inadequate supply and lack of affordable options for those looking to buy a home. Historically, the unusual way these homes have been treated from a financial and legal standpoint has diminished their potential, both for prospective homebuyers and for the 4.9 million existing owners of manufactured homes. Presenters will discuss recent efforts to improve the availability of safe and affordable financing, programs to address aging manufactured homes and community infrastructure, and opportunities to improve the residential security and wealth-building potential of manufactured homeownership.

Free

Rural Innovation Done Right: Systemic Solutions for Rural Prosperity

Federal Reserve Bank of New York 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, United States

The New York Fed, in partnership with the Rural Opportunity Institute and SVT Group, will host a hybrid event focused on case studies and strategies for tapping the economic potential of rural America. The event will feature rural innovators working to eradicate poverty in their communities. The public event will follow an invitation-only roundtable discussion on rural innovation and impact investing.

Free

Financial Inclusion Practices and Innovations

Federal Reserve Board of Governors 20th and C Streets NW, Washington, DC, United States

The Federal Reserve Board will be hosting a conference “Financial Inclusion Practices and Innovations” on July 9 in Washington, D.C. The conference will feature speeches, presentations, and discussions on various financial inclusion topics with Federal Reserve Board leadership, academics, consumer and community organizations, and thought leaders.

Free

Rural Investment Collaborative’s Community Investment Training – Virtual Q&A Sessions

Virtual Event

Interested in applying to participate in the 2025 Community Investment Training program? Then plan to attend one of the virtual Q&A sessions to get information and answers to your questions about the program. Details on application requirements, the curriculum and more will be provided. The application period for the next training cohort opens July 2024.

Free