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Expanding Innovative Strategies to Finance Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in California's Central Valley
2023-05-17 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
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ADUs are a growing strategy for expanding the supply of housing in California. Unfortunately new financing vehicles have not grown to meet increased demands, limiting the total increase in ADUs developed. Without new credit products tailored for various ADU scenarios, fewer ADUs will be developed to meet the Valley’s affordable housing needs.

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency are convening Expanding Innovative Strategies to Finance Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in California’s Central Valley, a webinar that will

Highlight new innovative finance strategies

Discuss ADU financing barriers

Present opportunities to expand financing vehicles to help homeowners develop ADUs

Connect participants to stakeholders throughout the Valley to foster CRA partnerships to expand scalable affordable housing strategies

This virtual event is tailored for community stakeholders such as CDFIs, housing developers, affordable housing organizations, philanthropy, financial institutions (CFOs, lending officers, CRA officers, community development managers/directors), and government agencies engaged in the development of affordable housing.

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This event is hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Investment Connection - New Mexico 2023
2023-05-16 11:30 - 13:45 (America/Denver)
Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across New Mexico will be shared at this Investment Connection event.

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. Funding requests range from $25,000 to $2.5 million, and geographic target areas range from single community developments to statewide efforts.

Typical proposals address:

Affordable Housing

Asset Building, Financial Access, Capability and Empowerment

Broadband Services / Digital Inclusion

Community Services and Facilities

Disaster Relief

Small Business Development / Microlending

Workforce Development / Economic Development

Presenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is an great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development.

Who should attend

We welcome members of the funding community including from financial institutions, foundations, philanthropy, and local, state, and federal government. Please contact the event organizer if you would like to attend.

Ariel CisnerosSenior AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityDenver Branchariel.cisneros@kc.frb.org

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Experience the program from pitch to partnership to impact by visiting our story, Investment Connection: Getting to ‘We Have a Deal’.

Connecting Communities: Two Sides of One Child Care Dilemma
2023-05-11 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

Access to quality early childhood education (ECE) is critical to the well-being of communities and the economy. The pandemic further exposed existing issues, including how a lack of access to reliable and affordable childcare affects the parental workforce, yet also how financing challenges strain provider profitability.

During this session, attendees will hear from the Federal Reserve about recent research that explores cost and affordability challenges, especially for workers needing nontraditional hours of care and financial constraints on the provider side. The event will also speak to innovative solutions to help attract and retain ECE workers and sustain quality programs. Hear from parents and experts as they share their perspectives on these issues, how they’ve experienced challenges, and insights on community solutions.

Speakers

Erin BarneaseParent/Student Teacher

Benjamin HorowitzSenior Policy AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Ana H. KentSenior Researcher Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Kimberly KrzanowskiExecutive DirectorEarly Childhood Innovation Center at Delaware State University

Graciela Major Workforce Development ManagerMAAC

Jen RobertsCEOAgenda for Children

Sarah SavageSenior Policy Analyst Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Rachel SpectorDirector of ProgramsThe Children’s Trust

Jennie Blizzard Communications AdvisorFed Communitiesmoderator

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About Connecting Communities®

Real people. Real research. Real conversations.

Connecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Have questions about the program? Contact us.

Banking and the Economy Webinar: The Buy Now Pay Later Market Landscape
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) products offered by fintechs have gained traction among consumers and merchants in recent years. This webinar will explore the reactions of banks and payment networks to BNPL products as well as the current environment. This event will be a Zoom Webinar. A link to join will be sent the day before the event. Please register by May 9.

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CPE credit

You may be able to receive up to 1 CPE credit for your participation. For more information on the learning objectives and instructions, visit the Kansas City Fed.

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About the Banking and the Economy webinar series

This webinar series by the Kansas City Fed provides engaging content and discussions related to banking, the economy, leadership and diversity and inclusion. Watch previous recorded webinars:

External LinkThe Appeal of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology to Minority Groups (October 2022)

External LinkThe Rich History of America’s Black Banks (February 2022)

Fed Listens: Transitioning to the Postpandemic Economy in the Permian Basin
2023-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Odessa College, 201 W. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas, 79764, United States
How are families, workers, businesses and communities navigating the postpandemic economy? Join the Dallas Fed for a community listening session on Thursday, April 20, to explore experiences in the Permian Basin. This in-person event will be held at Odessa College. Please register by April 17.

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This Fed Listens event, part of a series of discussions held nationwide, will contribute to the Dallas Fed’s ongoing conversation with community partners throughout the diverse region we serve. As the Federal Reserve works to support inclusive economic growth and opportunity, understanding the perspectives of a broad range of stakeholders is critical.

The program will feature Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan, Senior Vice President Alfreda B. Norman and local leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors. They will discuss economic conditions for lower-income communities in the Permian Basin, as well as education and workforce development efforts in the region. Separate panels will focus on early childhood to high school education, career readiness, and business operations and outlook.

Featured speakers

Michelle W. BowmanGovernorFederal Reserve Board of Governors

Lorie K. LoganPresident and CEODallas Fed

Alfreda B. NormanSenior Vice PresidentDallas Fed

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Connecting Communities: Amplifying Small Business Voices — New Findings from the Small Business Credit Survey
2023-04-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

Small businesses are on the road to recovery, although hiring, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs remain persistent challenges. As small-business owners navigated these challenges through 2022, pandemic-related funding programs ended, and owners turned to other funding sources – including traditional financial institutions and their own savings. How are small businesses doing? How are they accessing credit, and what gaps remain? Join us for a Connecting Communities webinar exploring new insights from the Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) 2023 Report on Employer Firms.

The Federal Reserve and a diverse group of nonprofits have administered the SBCS since 2016. The only survey of its kind, the SBCS and reports developed from it help the Fed, entities supporting small businesses, lenders, and policymakers better understand the credit experiences and challenges of small-business owners across the country.

Speakers

Jordan ManesPolicy Analyst, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Lucas MiseraPolicy Analyst, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Maria ThompsonOutreach Manager, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Emily Wavering Corcoran Program Manager, Small Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Whitney FelderMarketing Communications SpecialistFed Communitiesmoderator

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About Connecting Communities®

Real people. Real research. Real conversations.

Connecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Have questions about the program? Contact us.

Investing in Rural America 2023
2023-04-11 00:00 - 2023-04-12 23:59 (America/New_York) | Hotel Roanoke, 110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
Join us for Investing in Rural America 2023 as we explore solutions to some of the big questions facing small towns and rural communities:

How do we help people get off the sidelines and into the labor force?

Can we build on our existing assets for economic development?

How do we leverage partnerships to secure funding and achieve scale?

What are successful strategies for attracting and retaining skilled workers?

For a full list of speakers and agenda, visit the Investing in Rural America site.

The Investing in Rural America conference is free and open to all, but registration is required by March 27, 2023.

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Who Should Attend

Policymakers, community representatives, business executives, nonprofit leaders, investors, workforce development professionals

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This event will be held in person in Roanoke, Virginia.

Early Investments: Improving Opportunities for Children at the Neighborhood Level
2023-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
Reception to follow

On Monday, April 10, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event exploring how investments in children’s growth and development can save society money and lead to better health and economic outcomes. David Erickson of the New York Fed will discuss his new book, “The Fifth Freedom: Guaranteeing an Opportunity-Rich Childhood for All.” Speakers will discuss how good schools, well-funded libraries, safe streets, and quality healthcare can pay long-term social dividends.

This event has in-person and virtual attendance options. The deadline for in-person registration is Thursday, April 6.

This event is open to the media. All remarks are on the record and the event will be recorded, with the recording to be made available afterwards. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.

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This event has in-person and virtual attendance options. The deadline for in-person registration is Thursday, April 6.

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Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) Lenders Forum
2023-04-04 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | World Trade Center Utah, 60 East South Temple, Suite 300, Utah, 84111, United States
Please join us on Tuesday, April 4 from 11am–1:30pm for presentations, roundtable discussion, and a networking lunch to learn about how to best utilize Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) programs, the changing demographic and lending landscape in Utah, and how the lending community can help address barriers to accessing capital, especially in underserved communities. In-person seats are limited, and a waitlist is available. Attendees also have the option to join virtually.

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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorized and funded the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), which provides direct funding to States for programs that expand access to credit for small businesses. USBCI, Utah’s approved allocation of $69 million, will help expand capital for small businesses emerging from the pandemic, create high-paying jobs, and build ecosystems of opportunity and entrepreneurship. USBCI will also target 29% of program funds to businesses owned by women and culturally, economically, and geographically diverse entrepreneurs.

Please note: This forum is designed for lenders. Small business owners can access resources for small businesses on Utah.gov’s USBCI web page.

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This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options.

Private Capital Investment in Multifamily Affordable Housing
2023-03-27 14:00 - 17:15 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
Reception to follow

Join the New York Fed for an in-person event focused on private capital investment in affordable multifamily rentals. The event will cover policy issues related to tenants and affordability restrictions; strategies used by investment managers in deploying capital; and investor motivations in exploring this asset class. This event is open to the public and media. All remarks are on the record and the event will be recorded, with the recording to be made available afterward. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.

Registration closes on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

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Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Training for Community-Based Organizations
2023-03-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
You are invited to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Training for Community-Based Organizations: Partnering for Success on March 1, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ET.

This interagency webinar will help community-based organizations understand the basics of the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). The agenda is for community groups, state and local agencies, and non-profit organizations to understand the Community Reinvestment Act and it’s practical application to their initiatives and projects. In addition, this training will describe what activities are eligible for CRA consideration and how banks collaborate with community groups. The goal is to increase partnership opportunities between community-based organizations and banks that will expand community investment, technical assistance and support.

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Reimagining Public Health for NYC: A Discussion on the Racial Wealth Gap and Health Equity
2023-02-28 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
Join the New York Fed, in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, for an in-person event on the racial wealth gap. Participants will discuss the connection between health and wealth, how to better measure both, and how policy can help address racial wealth gaps. A reception will follow. Please register by February 24, 2023.

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This event is part of a series, “Reimagining Public Health for NYC,” hosted by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It is open to the media. All remarks are on the record and the event will be recorded, with the recording to be made available afterwards.

For New York Fed media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.

For New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene inquiries, please contact pressoffice@nyc.health.gov.

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The Automation of Jobs: Impacts on Workers and Inequality
2023-02-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the American labor force, accelerated automation, and exacerbated pre-existing economic inequities. On Tuesday, February 28, join the Economic Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for a webcast examining how automation and job displacement impact racial and gender inequality. This event will highlight research that examines automation’s impact on wages, considers the broader implications of automation for global economics, and analyzes the potential interplay of automation with recent developments in artificial intelligence.

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Speakers

Kristen Broady, Economic Mobility Project Director, Chicago Fed featured research

Kristin Butcher, Vice President and Director of Microeconomic Research, Chicago Fed featured research

David Autor, Ford Professor of Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Allison Dembeck, Vice President of Education and Labor Advocacy and Government Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago

Thomas Hudson, President, Jackson State University

Kate Bahn, Director of Labor Market Policy and Chief Economist at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth moderator

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District Dialogues: The Highs and Lows of the Housing Market
2023-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd St, Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
Join us for our second District Dialogues event of the 2022–2023 season, where we will explore the many factors affecting today’s housing market.

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Whether you’re a realtor, potential homebuyer, loan officer, renter, property investor or local business leader, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of recent housing market trends and what they mean for the broader economy. During the session, you will hear from leading industry experts on:

Why housing costs rose dramatically during the pandemic Why affordable housing is so difficult to findWhat rising interest rates mean for both buyers and rentersHow today’s trends influence people’s decisions about where to live

The Highs and Lows of the Housing Market is the second session of the 2022–2023 District Dialogues series. The series is intended to bring experts and community members together to discuss today’s most pressing economic topics. We encourage you to come to all three sessions in the series, but you are also welcome to attend the individual sessions that relate most to your interests and work with your schedule.

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This is a hybrid event with virtual and in-person attendance options.

Conversations on Equity: Higher Education’s Role in Pursuing Economic Equity
2023-02-21 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Institute for Economic Equity’s next Conversations on Equity event will examine higher education’s role in achieving economic equity and feature discussion led by two Eighth Federal Reserve District university presidents and Institute Director Dr. William M. Rodgers III.

Panelists

Dr. Jerryl Briggs Sr., President, Mississippi Valley State University

Dr. Fred Pestello, President, Saint Louis University

Panelists will share their reflections on how the higher education system serves as an important pathway for economic equity. They will also share challenges that it faces: an increasingly diverse student body with varied needs (especially for degree completion), affordability, and the need to cultivate personal and financial success among students following their education.

The institutions that the panelists represent highlight the diversity in today’s higher education system. For instance, enrollment at the two universities ranges from just over 2,400 students to close to 13,000 students and the portion of their student bodies that received Pell grants-financial aid intended for low-income students-ranges from 20% to 80%.

For more information, contact the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development staff at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.The Conversations on Equity series features national thought leaders who are working to build awareness of obstacles to economic equity. Guests share their views on a range of integral topics and discuss evidence-based solutions aimed at dismantling such obstacles.

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FedTalk: Lowering Inflation: The Who, What, and How
2023-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Whether it’s high or low, inflation is an ever-present factor in our daily lives, and bringing it down from today’s high levels is a top priority for the Federal Reserve System. But what does the Federal Reserve do to lower inflation? Join us for a conversation with economists from the Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland, Atlanta, and St. Louis about inflation measures, the Fed’s tools for controlling inflation, and how expectations about inflation impact its actual trajectory, among other topics.

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Panelists

Edward S. Knotek II, Senior Vice President and Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Robert W. Rich, Senior Economic and Policy Advisor and Director of the Center for Inflation Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Charles S. Gascon, Senior Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Brent Meyer, Assistant Vice President and Economist, Economic Survey Research Center, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Moderator

Michelle Park Lazette, Marketing Strategist, People Resources, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

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Connecting Communities: Adapting to COVID-19: Impacts on Lower-Income Communities and Organizations Serving Them in 2022
2023-02-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

After almost three years, the economic and health effects of COVID-19 continue to linger for low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. Organizations serving these communities also continue to feel the strain of COVID-19. There are signs of slow stabilization and recovery. There were lower levels of pandemic-related effects in many segments of the economy relative to 2021. But to promote a true recovery that benefits these communities, it is important to monitor the conditions and needs of the organizations who serve those affected most.

Join us to discuss findings from the National COVID-19 Community Impact Survey administered by the Federal Reserve System. The survey tracks the significant impact that the pandemic has had on underserved communities and those who support them. You’ll also hear perspectives from those working on the frontlines in distressed communities and how organizations can use this data to advocate for themselves and those that they serve.

Speakers

Dawn L. BrownDirectorNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Nishesh ChaliseManager, Community Development ResearchSt. Louis Fed

Kevin DeanCEOMomentum Nonprofit Partners

Graciela KahnDirector of Business IntelligenceNeighborWorks America

Whitney FelderMarketing Communications SpecialistFed Communitiesmoderator

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About Connecting Communities®

Real people. Real research. Real conversations.

Connecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Have questions about the program? Contact us.

Housing, Place, and Flexible Work: The Future of the New England Economy
2023-01-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02210, United States
The COVID crisis upended social and economic life in ways that are still hard to predict. One central question is how hybrid work and shifts in where people congregate will impact housing, commuting, and the economy. This conference will explore the impact of shifting housing costs, changing work patterns, and demographic trends on the economic future of Massachusetts and New England. How will we address the immediate stressors and what are the implications of long-run trends? Economists, business, and policy leaders will share their perspectives and suggest possible paths forward.

Registration for this event is currently closed. The registration limit has been met.

Agenda

9:00 am ET

Welcome

9:05 am ET

Opening Remarks

Dr. Susan M. Collins President & CEOFederal Reserve Bank of Boston

9:30 am ET

Shifting Economic Conditions Speakers:

Dr. John Ballantine PresidentNew England Economic Partnership & Senior Lecturer Brandeis International Business School

Dr. Alan Clayton Matthews Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics and Public PolicyNortheastern University

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson Vice President and Economist New England Public Policy CenterFederal Reserve Bank of Boston

10:40 am ET

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11:00 am ET

Panel Discussion Panelists:

Daniel McCue Senior Research Associate Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies

Dr. Richard Nesto Chief Medical OfficerBeth Israel Lahey Health

Chrystal Kornegay Executive Director MassHousing

Moderator:

Dr. Mark Melnik Director of Economic and Public Policy ResearchUMass Donahue Institute

12:00 pm ET

Networking Luncheon

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New England Economic Partnership

UMass Amherst Donahue Institute

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This hybrid event includes a live stream option and in-person attendance options. Visitors will be asked to show a government-issued photo ID and pass through a security screening area (similar to airport screenings) as part of the entry process. Please note, visitors should check with their host regarding any COVID-19-related requirements prior to coming to the building.

An Economy That Works for All: Moving Towards Equitable Growth
2023-01-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
Please join the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, for a hybrid event centered on achieving equitable growth. Panels will focus on broadband access, small business funding, and natural disasters and resiliency. The event is open to the public and will be especially relevant to policymakers, community development leaders, and community investors. This event is open to the media. All remarks are on the record and the event will be recorded, with the recording to be made available afterwards. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.

This event has in-person and virtual attendance options. The deadline for in-person registration is January 12, 2023.

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This event has in-person and virtual attendance options. The deadline for in-person registration is January 12, 2023.

Ask the Fed: A Discussion of Unrealized Losses at Community Banks in a Rising Interest Rate Environment
2022-12-16 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Market interest rates have risen in 2022 at a pace not experienced in a generation. In this current environment, a bank may have unrealized holding gains and losses excluded from earnings, but report accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) for unrealized losses on its available-for-sale (AFS) securities portfolio. As a result, a bank may experience a dynamic change in its balance sheet, arising from the devaluation in its bond portfolio and lower or negative tangible common equity.

Please join Governor Michelle Bowman, Senior Vice President Tara Humston, and Manager Brett Leavell as they discuss the Federal Reserve’s supervisory posture for a bank with falling bond portfolio values and low or negative tangible common equity. This session will also attempt to answer the question—what can a bank do now to address the risks associated with low or negative tangible common equity?

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Presenters

Michelle Bowman, Governor, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Tara Humston, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Brett Leavell, Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Connecting Communities: Putting the Community Reinvestment Act to Work in Your Community
2022-12-01 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

It can be difficult for community-based organizations to fund projects and programs. But if they’re eligible for investment under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), that could give them an edge. The CRA encourages banks to support community development initiatives in low- and moderate-income communities. This legislation has been an important tool for driving innovation in partnerships and delivery models and increasing funding to eligible projects.

Join us for a discussion with community-based organizations and bankers who have successfully worked together by developing CRA-eligible project proposals through the Federal Reserve’s Investment Connection program. During the webinar, you’ll gain an understanding of how to identify potential partners, develop mutually supportive relationships, and shape proposals that speak to the needs of organizations and funders alike.

Speakers

Jennie BlizzardCommunications AdvisorFed Communities

Stacy ClaySenior Vice President, Midwest Retail Lead, and Director of Community AffairsFirst Bank

Ariel CisnerosLead Community Development AdvisorKansas City Fed

Casey SorensenCEOPCs for People

James Wareham-MorrisSenior Vice President of Risk ManagementAlpine Bank

Sara MiddendorfDirector of St. Louis Builds CreditProsperity Connection

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About Connecting Communities®

Real people. Real research. Real conversations.

Connecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

Have questions about the program? Contact us.

2022 Center for Indian Country Development Research Summit: Unlocking Our Full Economic Potential
2022-12-01 10:00 - 2022-12-02 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
As part of its mission to support tribal economic prosperity, the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis conducts and supports policy-relevant research on key questions that matter for Indian Country. We invite you to join us December 1–2 for an open discussion of new insights and opportunities at CICD’s annual research summit. The theme of this year’s summit is Unlocking Our Full Economic Potential.

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The summit is intended for anyone who cares about better research that can help tribes achieve their economic and social objectives. Join tribal leaders, social science researchers, policymakers, and others as we learn about and discuss the latest research that can help tribal economies flourish. Even if you can’t attend the entire event, we welcome your participation.

Researchers will briefly present their findings in an accessible way, with tribal leaders and practitioners giving their reactions, followed by panel discussions. In addition, researchers will identify what policymakers can learn from the research evidence, and tribal leaders will explain what they’d like to know from future research. If you’re interested in submitting a research paper for the summit, learn more in our call for papers.

A detailed agenda and list of speakers will be shared in the coming weeks. We hope you’ll join us and contribute your perspectives to this important conversation.

Ask Us Anything: Finding Talent with Skills Based Practices
2022-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join the Atlanta Fed’s Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity on November 30 for this conversational webinar at 2 pm (ET). The event will discuss how shifting to skills-based practices could help employers find talent in a tight labor market. Our guest speakers are Katie Kirkpatrick, president and chief executive officer of the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC); Bridgette Gray, chief executive officer and cofounder of Opportunity@Work; and Ashley Black, managing director of global equity strategies at Delta Air Lines. Discover how skills-based practices might expand talent pools and improve diversity.

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Fall 2022 Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute Research Conference
2022-11-17 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute will host its annual research conference on November 17, 2022. This event will celebrate the Institute’s five-year anniversary and showcase the range of frontier-style research with which the Institute engages. Papers will discuss questions related to the Institute’s mission of supporting the Federal Reserve’s mandates through research into how to enhance economic opportunity and achieve inclusive growth. Keynote remarks will be provided by Philip Jefferson, a former Institute advisor who was confirmed in 2022 to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

This event will be in person with presenters, discussants, and an invited audience. In addition, the event will be livestreamed and an event recording will be posted here afterwards.

The conference will be accompanied by two other events. The Institute Advisory Board will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday. Friday is the Institute’s mentoring conference, which provides junior scholars an opportunity to present research and receive feedback in a constructive setting. These events will not be recorded, but we encourage you to visit participants’ websites to engage with their scholarship.

Visit the official event page for speaker details and full conference agenda, and to watch the livestream.

Financial Exploitation of Aging Adults
2022-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Older adults make up the fastest-growing segment of the United States population. Along with this population growth has been an increase in the rate of financial exploitation of older adults. Many of the risk factors for financial exploitation of older adults are normal experiences of most, if not all, older adults, including retirement, major medical events, physical and cognitive declines, and the death of a spouse.

In the next episode of our Talk About Payments, or TAP, webinar series on November 10, Drs. Thomas Blomberg and Julie Brancale, criminologists from Florida State University, will describe the current research, theory, and policy responses associated with this growing social problem. They will address the patterns and variations of financial exploitation of older adults and discuss why some older adults may be more vulnerable than others. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of areas in need of additional research and policy attention. Scarlett Heinbuch, a payments risk expert at the Atlanta Fed, will moderate the discussion.

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Conversations on Equity: Corporate America’s Role in Pursuing Economic Equity
2022-11-09 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Institute for Economic Equity’s third Conversations on Equity virtual event will feature a discussion between Kenneth C. Frazier and Institute Director William M. Rodgers III about corporate America’s role in achieving economic equity. Frazier is the executive chairman of Merck’s board of directors, a role he began in July 2021 following a decadelong tenure as the company’s president and CEO. Frazier will share reflections on his own career path as one of few Black CEOs in corporate America. In addition, he will highlight a new initiative he co-founded called OneTen. OneTen’s mission is to leverage the power of corporate America to hire, promote and advance 1 million Black individuals who do not have a four-year degree into family-sustaining careers. For more information, contact the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development staff at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.

This speaker series features national thought leaders who are working to build awareness of obstacles to economic equity. Guests share their views on a range of integral topics and discuss evidence-based solutions aimed at dismantling such obstacles.

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District Dialogues: Demystifying Inflation
2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd St, Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
Join us on November 7, 2022, for the first installment of our 2022–2023 District Dialogues season, Demystifying Inflation. You’ll hear from a panel of experts as they delve into the causes, history and impact of inflation on businesses, households and the economy. They’ll discuss the answers to questions like:

How are people impacted by inflation in different ways?What are the causes of inflation?How does inflation impact people in their every lives? How is the Fed working to reduce inflation?

Invitees are encouraged to attend the event in person at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. We hope that attendees will join us in person to network with our speakers and fellow community members. However, for those unable to travel to Richmond, we will also offer a livestreamed version of the conference. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required for all attendees.

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Agenda

5:00-6:00 pm ET

Networking and Refreshments

6:00-7:30 pm ET

Panel Discussion

7:30-8:15 pm ET

Conversations, Coffee, and Dessert

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Venue

This hybrid event includes virtual and in-person attendance options. Simply select which option works best for you when you register. Please be aware that you must follow the Richmond Fed’s COVID-19 protocols while on our premises. Details will be provided in advance of the event.

Women in Economics Symposium
2022-11-07 15:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, 1455 E 6th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44114, United States
Are you interested in learning more about a career in economics? Join us, virtually or in person, for the Cleveland Fed’s Women in Economics Symposium. At this event, you’ll get to hear the career path stories of women in economics, learn what you can do with a degree in economics, discuss diversity and inclusion in the profession, and network.

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Speakers

Featured speaker

Susan M. CollinsPresident & CEOBoston Fed

Featured speaker

Loretta J. MesterPresident & CEOCleveland Fed

Abdullah Al BahraniProfessor of Economics and Associate Dean of Graduate StudiesNorthern Kentucky University

Moderator

Jenny HawkinsAssistant Professor, Economics; Associate Dean, Undergraduate and Integrated ProgramsCase Western Reserve University

Moderator

Ina HajdiniResearch EconomistCleveland Fed

Julianne DunnManager, Regional AnalysisCleveland Fed

Paola BoelVice President and Research EconomistCleveland Fed

Golnaz Baradaran MotieAssistant ProfessorWestern Kentucky University

Sucharita GhoshProfessor and Chair, Department of EconomicsUniversity of Akron

Risa KumazawaAssociate Dean for Academic Systems & Accreditation and Associate Professor of EconomicsDuquesne University

Bola OlaniyanExecutive DirectorSadie Collective

Daria SevastianovaVisiting Associate Professor of EconomicsUniversity of Kentucky

Agenda

3:30–3:40 pm ET

Welcoming Remarks

3:40–4:20 pm ET

Reflections by Federal Reserve Policymakers

4:20–4:30 pm ET

Break

4:30–5:15 pm ET

Careers in Economics

5:15–6:15 pm ET

Networking

6:15–7:00 pm ET

Barriers to Inclusion

7–7:10 pm ET

Break

7:10–7:55 pm ET

Pathway to a PhD

7:55–8:00 pm ET

Closing remarks

Location

This is a hybrid event. You can register to attend virtually, in person at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, or in person at the Cleveland Fed’s Cincinnati branch.

Cincinnati Branch

150 East Fourth StreetCincinnati, OH 45202 United States

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Building a Thriving Care Workforce
2022-11-03 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The importance of care workers for both children and elderly or disabled adults has become even more clear during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working-aged people’s access to affordable caregiving has a direct impact on their ability to participate in the labor force. Despite the growing need for care workers, the care sector struggles to recruit and retain workers due to low wages, lack of benefits, and challenging working conditions.

Join us at “Building a Thriving Care Workforce” where we will bring together recent research from the San Francisco Fed’s Community Development team and concrete examples of ways to better support care workers to create a thriving care sector.

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Investment Connection - Nebraska
2022-11-03 11:30 - 13:45 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
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 Nebraska. Funding requests range from $25,000 to $2.5 million, and geographic target areas range from single community developments to statewide efforts. Presentations on eight new and existing community and economic development proposals from across Nebraska will be shared.

Typical proposals address:

Affordable HousingAsset Building, Financial Access, Capability and EmpowermentBroadband Services / Digital InclusionCommunity Services and FacilitiesDisaster ReliefSmall Business Development / MicrolendingWorkforce Development / Economic Development

Presenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is an great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development.

For additional information and testimonials about Investment Connection, please visit the Kansas City Fed’s Investment Connection page. The program is also featured in the Fed Communities three-part story series, Investment Connection: Getting to ‘We Have a Deal’.

Who should attend

This event is for the funding community including:

financial institutionsfoundationsphilanthropistslocal, state and federal government

To participate, please contact

Dell GinesLead Community Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOmaha Branchdell.gines@kc.frb.org

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