Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities
In this seminar, we’ll bring together experts from research and policy to discuss how location affects job markets and can contribute to income inequality.
In this seminar, we’ll bring together experts from research and policy to discuss how location affects job markets and can contribute to income inequality.
This session, held at the Baltimore Branch of the Richmond Fed, will focus on the state of the economy with particular attention to Maryland and the greater Washington, D.C. metro area. Richmond Fed economists and local industry leaders will share the latest analysis on growth, labor markets, inflation and regional dynamics, and discuss what these trends mean for local businesses, workers and communities.
Community colleges play a critical role in expanding economic opportunity, particularly in rural communities. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Center for Rural Economies for a virtual conversation exploring how community colleges are helping to strengthen rural workforce development and support local economies.
Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Nebraska will be shared.
During this Connecting Communities webinar, we’ll take a closer look at the 2026 Report on Employer Firms, and explore key findings from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey.
Join Federal Reserve Education in recognizing National Financial Literacy Month by participating in an engaging and informative webinar designed to equip educators with the tools and knowledge to prepare students for success in today’s dynamic workforce.
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 Oklahoma.
Join us for this Connecting Communities webinar to hear from leaders from organizations focused on advancing banking access to households through safe and affordable accounts via the Bank On program
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 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED).
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.
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.
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.