The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania, and the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development invite you to a Rural Economic Development Summit to explore the economic impacts of data center development in rural communities, examining workforce and economic development considerations and infrastructure needs.
Please join us on June 24 for a live discussion on the economic value of AI in both professional and personal use with Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, chief economist at OpenAI, and Sylvain Leduc, director of economic research at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Join us June 24–25 in Cleveland for the State of Small Business Symposium. Perfect for small business support orgs, lenders, program administrators, and local government staff.
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Center for Rural Economies for its next Investing in Rural America webinar, which will explore key strategies and approaches for advancing economic development in rural settings.
Conversations with Indian Country leaders leveraging data for economic self-determination
This session will foster a research-driven conversation on community development finance ecosystems that help address barriers to community investment in smaller towns and rural communities.
Join us for an exploration of how faith-based organizations are working to transform their own real estate and Chicago’s vacant properties into attractive and affordable housing communities.
Please join us on June 24 for a live discussion on the economic value of AI in both professional and personal use with Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, chief economist at OpenAI, and Sylvain Leduc, director of economic research at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
This session, held at the Charlotte Branch of the Richmond Fed, will examine where the economy stands at mid-year, with a special focus on the Charlotte metro area and the broader Carolinas region. Richmond Fed economists and local experts will share fresh perspectives on regional growth patterns, workforce dynamics, price trends, and changes across industries.
The Federal Reserve Board will host its third annual Financial Inclusion Conference, “Next-Gen Financial Inclusion,” on July 14 in Washington, D.C. 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.
Join us for a journey through the history of American monetary policy—including the crises that led to the Fed’s creation—with Owen Humpage, Cleveland Fed economist emeritus.
Join researchers and practitioners to explore the latest evidence on how benefits cliffs affect workforce participation and economic opportunity, highlight promising strategies emerging from innovative pilots, and identify priorities for future research.
Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across the Kansas City Metro Area will be shared
Researchers in this seminar will examine the impact of workforce development programs, sharing ideas to improve them and offering insights to help inform future policy strategies.
Struggling to fill open positions? Facing high turnover? You’re not alone. Join workforce development leaders from across Arkansas and Oklahoma for a learning lab focused on hiring strategies that drive retention, results, and labor force resilience both locally and regionally.
Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Colorado will be shared.
We are excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference, a flagship event for the Richmond Fed’s Center for Rural Economies. Mark your calendars for September 30 – October 2, 2026.
Interested in cutting-edge models and approaches for advancing apprenticeship programs? Save the date for our one-day conference organized around exploring this path to a stronger workforce.
