Fintech, Racial Equity, and an Inclusive Financial System

Virtual Event

Join on August 25 for a virtual event to launch a new issue of Community Development Innovation Review that explores the promises and pitfalls of fintech as a means of expanding financial inclusion and reaching underserved communities of color.

Racism and the Economy: Focus on Health

Virtual Event

People without good health or health care often struggle to fully participate in the economy. The eighth installment of our virtual event series examines how systemic racism impacts health and, ultimately, economic outcomes.

The Fourth Trimester and Beyond: The Case for Broad Investments in Maternal and Child Health

Virtual Event

What needs to happen to ensure all mothers have the care they need to participate fully in the economy and all children have a healthy start? This multidisciplinary event will discuss the case for broad investments in maternal and child health, focusing on financing opportunities and creating new business models to achieve equitable health outcomes for mothers and children.

Investment Connection – Oklahoma

Virtual Event

ent Connection Oklahoma on September 29th. Information regarding eight new and existing community and economic development proposals in the Oklahoma market will be shared. Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Oklahoma will be shared. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required September 28, 2021 for this virtual WebEx session.

Event Series Racial Disparities in Today’s Economy

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 Event

onvening 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.

Event Series Racial Disparities in Today’s Economy

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.

Event Series Racial Disparities in Today’s Economy

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 Event

As 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 Event

Join 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 […]

Equitable Access to Small Business Credit

Virtual Event

What 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 Event

The 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.

Dialogue with the Fed: Economic Equity and the Future of Building Wealth

Virtual Event

Please 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 Event

From 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.