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SUMMARY:Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities
DESCRIPTION:Watch on demand \n\n\n\nWhere an individual lives can play a role in shaping their employment opportunities and interactions. While issues related to where a person is located have been overshadowed by issues related to an individual’s personal circumstances\, this is starting to shift. 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. \n\n\n\nIntroductory speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAngelyque CampbellSenior Associate DirectorFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeidi KaplanLead Community Development AnalystFederal Reserve Board of Governors(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPanel speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim BartikCo-Director and Senior EconomistPolicies for Place Research CenterUpjohn Institute for Employment Research \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDana InmanPresident and CEOAtlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS) andChair\, Metro Atlanta eXchange for Workforce Solutions \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Parker\, Ph. D.Assistant ProfessorEdward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public PolicyRutgers University \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\n\n\n\nWhere people live can affect their financial well-being and job prospects. This is especially true for residents of lower-income neighborhoods. Join us for the 2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\, Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies. \n\n\n\nIn this year’s three seminars\, experts will share their research on job market conditions\, the impact of community-focused strategies\, and how investments can help local economies thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how research and effective strategies can create opportunities that benefit local communities as a whole. \n\n\n\nAddtional events: \n\n\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Rural Economies through Investment\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies through Labor Market Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-local-economies-low-income-communities/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Federal Reserve Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T083000
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SUMMARY:District Dialogues: How is the Economy\, Really?
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Fed’s District Dialogues series brings together regional leaders\, practitioners and community stakeholders for timely conversations about the economy. These events provide accessible\, data-driven insights into current economic conditions and emerging trends shaping communities across the Fifth District.  \n\n\n\nThis 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.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a business owner\, community leader\, policymaker\, or simply interested in our local economy\, this event will help connect national economic dynamics to local realities and offer practical insights into where the economy stands now and where it may be headed next.   \n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but you must RSVP to secure your spot.  \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadlines: \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person: March 31\, 2026\n\n\n\nVirtual: April 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Bauer\, Vice President and Regional Executive\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n\n\n\nJohn O’Trakoun\, Senior Policy Economist\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n\n\n\nJennifer Vey\, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer\, Greater Baltimore Committee\n\n\n\nDaraius Irani\, Vice President of Business and Public Engagement\, Towson University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:00 am ET \n\n\n\n\n\nContinental Breakfast and Networking\n\n\n\nIn Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 10:30 am ET \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Update\, Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A\n\n\n\nIn Person and Virutal Audiences \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 am – 11:00 am ET \n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks and Networking\n\n\n\nIn Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-district-dialogues-how-economy-really-baltimore/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\, Baltimore Branch\, 502 S. Sharp Street\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Dialogues
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SUMMARY:Investing in Rural America: The Role of Community Colleges in Rural Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nEach year\, the Richmond Fed conducts the Survey of Community College Outcomes with the goal of providing a more holistic look at how community colleges are preparing their students for the workforce. The webinar will start by reviewing this year’s results and their implications. Following the presentation\, community college presidents from rural-serving institutions will share their perspectives on building workforce pipelines\, partnering with local employers\, and supporting student success in their communities.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, the speakers will discuss the opportunities and barriers facing rural workforce development\, as well as innovative strategies community colleges are using to connect students with in-demand careers within their communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investing-rural-america-role-community-colleges-rural-workforce-development/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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SUMMARY:Investment Connection - Nebraska 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nTypical proposals address: \n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable Housing\n\n\n\nAsset Building\, Financial Access\, Capability and Empowerment\n\n\n\nBroadband Services / Digital Inclusion\n\n\n\nCommunity Services and Facilities\n\n\n\nDisaster Relief\n\n\n\nSmall Business Development / Microlending\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development / Economic Development\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal\, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is a great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development. \n\n\n\nFor 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’. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis event is for the funding community including: \n\n\n\n\n\nfinancial institutions\n\n\n\nfoundations\n\n\n\nphilanthropists\n\n\n\nlocal\, state and federal government\n\n\n\n\n\nTo participate\, please contact\n\n\n\nRachael SurmickCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOmaha Branchrachael.surmick@kc.frb.org  \n\n\n\nPresented by
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investment-connection-nebraska-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Investment Connection
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Unlocking the Voice of Small Businesses: New Insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
DESCRIPTION:Watch On-Demand \n\n\n\nThe  Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) has been administered nationally since 2016 by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks in collaboration with a network of hundreds of community and business groups throughout the country. The SBCS gathers information from thousands of small-business owners on business conditions and characteristics\, credit experiences\, and owner demographics. It continues to be the largest national dataset of its kind\, and its reports provide awareness of small business challenges and how owners respond to them.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-depth look at findings from the newly released 2026 Report on Employer Firms. During this webinar\, we’ll explore key insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey\, including:  \n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness financing needs\n\n\n\nCredit approval outcomes and challenges\n\n\n\nCustomer dynamics and trade activity\n\n\n\nAdoption of artificial intelligence\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you work directly with small businesses\, support economic development efforts\, or are simply interested in understanding today’s small business landscape\, this session will provide timely\, data-driven perspectives.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the report’s authors during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping small businesses nationwide.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison ClarkProject ManagerSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHal MartinPolicy Economist and DirectorSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnn Marie WierschPrincipal and Senior Policy AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting 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.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-unlocking-voice-small-businesses-insights-2025-small-business-credit-survey/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Labor Market Trends: College and Career Readiness Resources for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Federal Reserve Education Webinar in Recognition of National Financial Literacy Month \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin 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. This webinar offers practical insights into labor market trends and shares ready-to-use resources for college and career readiness. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required by April 13\, 9 a.m. ET. A recording will be available for registrants unable to attend the live webinar. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Shadley\, Senior Business Analyst\, Research\, Regional Economic Information Network\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Nashville Branch\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Gunn\, Outreach Manager\, Community Development\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Caceres-Santamaria\, Senior Economic Education Specialist\, Research Economic Education\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contacts\n\n\n\nGeneral Event InformationLesley Mace\, Outreach Senior Advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Birmingham Branch \n\n\n\nEvent Technology & ConnectivityAmanda Geiger\, Senior Economic Education Specialist\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/navigating-labor-market-trends-college-career-readiness-resources-educators/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000
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SUMMARY:Fed Talk: Amplifying Voices with the Small Business Credit Survey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion of the latest Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS)\, administered in fall 2025\, and the key findings from the recently released 2026 Report on Employer Firms: Findings from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey. \n\n\n\nThrough the presentation\, you will discover the key trends impacting small businesses\, including \n\n\n\n\nTheir revenue and employment growth and expectations for future growth\n\n\n\nWhere owners are seeking funding and whether they can meet their financing needs\n\n\n\nThe impacts of changes in international trade and availability of artificial intelligence (AI) tools\n\n\n\n\nThe SBCS has been administered nationally since 2016 by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks in collaboration with community and business groups throughout the country. The survey gathers information from thousands of small business owners on business conditions and characteristics\, credit experiences\, and owner demographics. It continues to be the largest national dataset of its kind. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will take your questions after the presentation. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nHal Martin\, Policy Economist and SBCS Director\, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland\n\n\n\nAnn Marie Wiersch\, Senior Policy Advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison Clark\, SBCS Project Manager\, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/fed-talk-amplifying-voices-small-business-credit-survey/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Fed Talk
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SUMMARY:Investment Connection - Oklahoma 2026
DESCRIPTION: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. Funding requests range from $25\,000 to $2.5 million\, and geographic target areas range from single community developments to statewide efforts. \n\n\n\nTypical proposals address: \n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable Housing\n\n\n\nAsset Building\, Financial Access\, Capability and Empowerment\n\n\n\nBroadband Services / Digital Inclusion\n\n\n\nCommunity Services and Facilities\n\n\n\nDisaster Relief\n\n\n\nSmall Business Development / Microlending\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development / Economic Development\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters 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. \n\n\n\nFor 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’. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis event is for the funding community including: \n\n\n\n\n\nfinancial institutions\n\n\n\nfoundations\n\n\n\nphilanthropists\n\n\n\nlocal\, state and federal government\n\n\n\n\n\nTo participate\, please contact\n\n\n\nJennifer ChadwickCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOklahoma City Branchjennifer.chadwick@kc.frb.org \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investment-connection-oklahoma-2026/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – Oklahoma City Branch\, Leadership Square\, 211 N Robinson Avenue #300\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investment Connection
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