On Friday, May 9, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am CT, the Chicago Fed will host Fed Listens: Perspectives from the Midwest, a panel discussion featuring local leaders who will share their insights about local economic conditions.
Join regional economist Joe Mahon for a live webinar to discuss the latest results—gathered as spring planting was underway—on farm incomes, land values, and the impacts of interest rates on farm finances.
This year’s conference theme is Elevating What Works, during which we will spotlight the strategies and solutions that bolster economic and social vitality in rural communities — embracing empowerment, working together and leveraging assets.
This virtual event will feature local experts and practitioners discussing housing supply challenges and solutions in Chicago.
Join us for a livestream of our 2025 “Fed Listens” session on May 21 from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin, along with other Fed leaders, will seek to better understand the unique perspectives that rural communities and small towns have regarding the economy.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and its Center for Inflation Research will host the next Cleveland Fed Conversations on Central Banking. The session, “Examining the Effects of Tariffs on the Economy,” will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 11:00-11:45 am Eastern.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health invite you to a rural economic development summit to explore the important economic role of healthcare institutions in rural communities.
The Atlanta Fed will host a listening session to explore how monetary policy and macroeconomic conditions affect individuals and businesses. This Fed Listens event, part of a series of discussions held nationwide, will contribute to the Atlanta Fed’s ongoing conversation with stakeholders throughout the diverse region we serve.
Unemployment insurance (UI) helps laid-off workers stay afloat when they are looking for a job. How do economists think about UI and its effects on the labor market? What factors help shape workers’ access to UI? And why are researchers at the Fed interested in all this?
How have families fared financially in the past year? Did trends shift in the use of emerging financial products? Join researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a discussion that will explore findings from the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED).
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host an in-person event exploring how Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) can expand into new geographies, products, and markets.
Join us to discuss the landscape around access to credit for low- and moderate-income communities in the St. Louis region and the role of cross-sector collaborations in navigating barriers and deepening financial well-being.
Join us at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (or online) for the release of The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is the Federal Reserve’s chief body for monetary policy focused on meeting the Fed’s two main goals: maximum employment and stable prices. The FOMC’s decisions influence the cost and availability of credit, as well as the overall economy. On June 25, join the St. Louis Fed for a virtual presentation about the […]
Join us in Cleveland or virtually on June 26–27, 2025, for the seventeenth Policy Summit. This year’s theme is “Building Strong and Sustainable Communities,” and the focus will be on research and innovative strategies […]
The next installment in our District Dialogues event series will dig into national, regional, and state labor market data to discuss the crucial role labor force participation plays in economic growth and stability and why it can vary across different geographies and sectors of the economy.
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 am CT, join the Economic Mobility Project of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for a thought-provoking virtual discussion on the intersections of […]
What can community leaders do to prepare workers and job seekers for an ever-changing economy? Join workforce experts and practitioners who will share practical, actionable strategies to help build a more resilient workforce in your community.
The event will feature speeches, presentations, and discussions on various financial inclusion topics with Federal Reserve leaders, academics, industry stakeholders, consumer and community organizations, and thought leaders.
The event ties into the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis’ research series examining UI policies and their impact on low- and moderate-income workers. Join us as we learn from research, data, and practitioner perspectives on shared-work trends.
Basic overview of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and how to leverage the banking regulation.
