Increasing Black Homeownership in the Puget Sound Region
2021-11-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
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A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco indicates that various forms of institutional and interpersonal discrimination—for example, in homeownership and employment—have led to disproportionately fewer wealth-building opportunities for people of color. These disparities compound over time and are consequential, as wealth is an essential buffer against economic shocks, and enables individuals and families to plan for the future and invest in the next generation.

Aligning interests and resources that focus on equity, infrastructure development, housing production and preservation, and underwriting and lending, could lead to increasing the Black homeownership rate. This is what compelled all the organizations involved in this initiative to build an impact network, develop a draft 7-point plan, and now engage CRA officers to help refine and implement the plan. Join us on November 17th for a conversation about how your institution can support this work.

The Coalition for More Housing Choices is supporting this work in partnership with Algonquin Group, Housing Development Consortium, Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties, National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) – Western Washington Realtist/Seattle Chapter, Nehemiah Initiative Seattle, Northwest Credit Union Association, Washington Bankers Association, Washington Employers for Racial Equity, Washington Homeownership Resource Center, Washington Mortgage Bankers Association, Washington Roundtable, Washington State Department of Commerce, and Washington State Housing Finance Commission.

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Toward an Inclusive Recovery: Increasing the Housing Security of Vulnerable Renters Through Rental Assistance
2021-11-17 14:00 - 16:20 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The United States has always had vulnerabilities in the rental housing market that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and revealed. Join us on November 17, 2021, for a research seminar that will examine what we’ve learned from the administration of emergency rental relief and evaluate universal vouchers as a long-term solution for increasing housing security among renters.

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Millions of renters accrued billions of dollars in rental debt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. To respond to this growing crisis, the federal government provided substantial funding for rental assistance, which states and localities administered. As we recover from the pandemic, it is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of these emergency relief programs and understand the impact they had on keeping renters housed. The lessons learned from the design and implementation of these policies and programs will be crucial for helping renters navigate future economic shocks. However, to support an inclusive and equitable recovery, it is important to consider how universal rental assistance could address the rental affordability crisis that has existed long before the pandemic.

This seminar is part of a Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series focused on supporting an inclusive recovery.

Agenda

2:00-2:10 pm ET

Opening remarks

Matuschka Lindo Briggs, Director of Special Projects and Strategic Support, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Peggy Bailey, Senior Advisor on Rental Assistance, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

2:10-3:05 pm ET

Panel 1: Emergency rental assistance programs

Elora Raymond, Assistant Professor of City and Regional Planning, Georgia Institute of Technology

Elizabeth Strom, Associate Professor, University of South Florida

Rebecca Yae, Senior Research Analyst, National Low Income Housing Coalition

Giselle Routhier, Postdoctoral Fellow at Health x Housing Lab, NYU Langone Health

Moderator: Matuschka Lindo Briggs, Director of Special Projects and Strategic Support, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

3:05 pm-3:15 pm ET

Break

3:15-4:10 pm ET

Panel 2: Universal rental housing vouchers

Prentiss Dantzler, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Toronto

Vincent Reina, Associate Professor, University of Pennsylvania

Eva Rosen, Assistant Professor, Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy

Gregg Colburn, Assistant Professor of Real Estate, University of Washington

4:10-4:20 pm ET

Closing remarks

Raphael Bostic, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Moderator: Matuschka Lindo Briggs, Director of Special Projects and Strategic Support, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

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An Economy That Works for All: Fostering Low-Income Homeownership
2021-11-18 10:00 - 11:45 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Please join the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on November 18, 2021 at 10 AM for a virtual event, An Economy That Works for All: Fostering Low-Income Homeownership.

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The event will feature presentations by researchers at Federal Reserve Banks on disparities across income and ethnicity in home ownership, and the latest research on mortgage forbearance and refinancing. The event will also feature a discussion with business and nonprofit leaders working to prepare low-income families for home ownership and build capacity in organizations focused on expanding home ownership. A second panel will feature leaders from finance and banking discussing their efforts to address hurdles to first-time homebuying for low-income families.

Speakers

Michael Loftin, CEO, Homewise

Noelle Melton, Vice President, National Homeownership Programs and lending, NeighborWorks America

Jay Bacow, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley

David Erickson, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Andrew Haughwout, Senior Vice President and Policy Leader for Household/Regional Microeconomic Studies, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Theresa Torres, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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Fed Listens 2021: Pandemic Recovery and the Role of Care Work
2021-11-18 12:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
Access to child care and other forms of care is critical to people’s ability to participate in the workforce, but too often, it is not available or affordable to match the need. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco on November 18 for a Fed Listens event focused on the role of care in supporting labor force participation and the economic recovery from COVID-19. Register today to hear from experts in the field.

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The program will feature SF Fed President Mary Daly, a research presentation on the labor market participation of parents during the pandemic, and a panel discussion with leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Together, we will explore the challenges and opportunities for strengthening the provision of care work in support of an inclusive economic recovery. View the agenda.

Speakers

Mary C. Daly, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Nicolas Petrosky-Nadeau, VP Macroeconomic Research, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Laura Choi, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Cheryl Miller, Executive Director, Oregon Home Care Commission

Michael Olenick, President and CEO, Child Care Resource Center

April Sims, Secretary Treasurer, Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO

Lilia Vergara, Director of Human Resources, Dr. Bronner’s

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Combating Food Insecurity: What's Working – and What's Scalable?
2021-11-30 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Please join the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on November 30, 2021 at 10:30 AM for a virtual event, Combating Food Insecurity: What’s Working and What’s Scalable? The event will feature leaders, from all sectors of the food system, who are investing in and deploying market-based solutions and interventions to help ensure that everyone has access to healthy and affordable food ─ one of the most critical determinants of health.

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Food insecurity is detrimental to the economy. More than 38 million people were considered food insecure in 2020, relying on food pantries and community-based programs. Meanwhile, 30 to 40 percent of all food produced in the United States goes to waste for a loss of $161 billion per year. While food insecurity reflects many systemic challenges, addressing it presents a number of opportunities to be explored.

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Impact of COVID-19 on Organizations Serving Low- to Moderate-Income Communities
2021-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join us on December 2 for a Connecting Communities® webinar discussing how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and the entities serving them in 2021.

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Event details

The current public health and economic crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has had a disproportionately negative impact on historically underserved individuals and communities of color. Stabilization and recuperation are happening slowly; however, it is important to monitor the conditions and needs of the organizations serving the most severely impacted communities to foster an inclusive recovery. These organizations are the infrastructure that aids in promoting economic resilience and mobility for all. Without them, we risk an uneven recovery from the pandemic.

The national COVID-19 Community Impact Survey, administered by the Federal Reserve System, was designed to track the significant impact the pandemic has had on low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and the entities serving them. The survey was created to amplify the voices of people working on the frontlines to serve distressed communities.

In August 2021, the latest iteration of the survey was implemented in collaboration with eight national partners. During this session, we will discuss findings affecting organizations serving LMI communities, and how this research informs decision-making for our partners and other community development practitioners.

Speakers

Matuschka Lindo Briggs, director of special projects and strategic support, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis moderator

Nishesh Chalise, director of community-based policy and analysis, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Ellicia Lanier, founder and executive director, Urban Sprouts Child Development Center

Sabeen Perwaiz, president and CEO, Florida Nonprofit Alliance

David L. Thompson, vice president of public policy, National Council of Nonprofits

2021 Rural Policy Summit: Economic Transitions
2021-12-08 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold the next session of the 2021 Rural Policy Summit on December 8. This is the fifth summit in the series. “Many rural communities throughout Pennsylvania are in a period of economic transition. How people work and live are constantly evolving,” said Dr. Kyle C. Kopko, Center director. “This Rural Policy Summit will be a virtual, roundtable discussion where panelists will share insights on the work their organizations are doing with rural communities to help them remain economically and socially vibrant. The panelists will discuss their successes and the challenges they face so that others can learn from their experiences.”

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Event details

The 2021 Rural Policy Summit is a virtual series that will bring together a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, nonprofit leaders, academic researchers, industry professionals, and others interested in rural conditions and trends, to learn about and discuss major policy issues that will affect rural Pennsylvania over the next 5 to 10 years.

This session will be a roundtable discussion on how nonprofit organizations and foundations have supported rural regions in adapting to and engaging in economic transitions. Leaders and experts representing nonprofit organizations will offer insights, practical advice, lessons learned, and best practices to other communities or organizations that may be looking to implement similar programs and services and that can help inform policy.

Speakers

Jen Giovannitti, President, Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation

Ta Enos, Founder and CEO, PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship

David Kahley, President and CEO, The Progress Fund

Rachel Hauser, Director of Regulatory Affairs & Economic Development, Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Rick Vilello, Deputy Secretary for Community Affairs and Development, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development moderator

Nathaniel Borek, Outreach and Administrative Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia moderator

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Center for Indian Country Development Research Summit
2021-12-09 10:00 - 2021-12-10 15:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Virtual Event
As part of its mission to support tribal economic prosperity, 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 9–10 for an open discussion of these questions at CICD’s first annual research summit. Even if you can’t attend the entire event, we welcome your participation.

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This summit won’t be a traditional academic-style convening. Rather, it’ll be a conversation among everyone—from social scientists to tribal leaders—who cares about better research that can help tribes achieve their economic and social objectives. The summit will cover many topics and issues, from the tribal digital divide to restoring Indigenous water rights.

Researchers will briefly present their findings in an accessible way, with tribal leaders and practitioners giving their reactions, followed by panel discussions. In addition, tribal leaders will explain what they’d like to know from future research, and researchers will identify what policymakers can learn from the research evidence.

Speakers

Randall Akee, Associate Professor, Luskin School of Public Affairs, UCLA; Research Affiliate, CICD

Eric Edwards, Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Resource Economics Department, North Carolina State University

Kate Fairley, Economic Policy Research Fellow, Stanford University

D.L. Feir, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, University of Victoria; Research Fellow, CICD

Matthew Fletcher, Professor of Law and Director of the Indigenous Law & Policy Center, Michigan State University

Shelly Fyant, Chairwoman, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes

Rob Gillezeau, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, University of Victoria

Matthew Gregg, Senior Economist, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Miriam Jorgenson, Research Director, Native Nations Institute, The University of Arizona; Research Director, Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development

Neel Kashkari, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Kevin Killer, President, Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe

Casey Lozar, Vice President, Director, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Robert Miller, Professor, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University; Member, CICD Leadership Council

Traci Morris, Executive Director, American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University

Aaron Payment, Tribal Chairperson, Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Kathy Quick, Associate Professor, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Beth Redbird, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Northwestern University

Yvette Roubideaux, Director, Policy Research Center, National Congress of American Indians

Leah Sixkiller, Judge, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Member, CICD Leadership Council

Jay Spaan, Executive Director, Self-Governance Communication & Education Tribal Consortium

Richard Todd, Adjunct Professor, Department of Applied Economics, University of Minnesota

Kevin Washburn, Dean, College of Law, University of Iowa; Policy Fellow, CICD

April Youpee-Roll, Litigation Associate, Munger, Tolles & Olson

Speakers subject to change.

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Exploring the Anchor Economy: Impacts of Higher Education and Healthcare on Local and Regional Economies
2021-12-14 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join the Philadelphia Fed for a virtual event exploring the impacts of higher education and healthcare on local and regional economies.

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Higher education and hospitals form a distinct sector of regional economies. Anchored to place, these institutions often serve as both major employers and real estate developers, as well as broad consumers of local goods and services. The financial health of many local communities is often directly tied to the success of so-called eds and meds in the region.

The Philadelphia Fed is preparing to launch its Anchor Economy Initiative, focused on the economic impact of higher education and health-care institutions, which are firmly rooted in their communities and have a major impact on local economies. This new initiative will identify how reliant local communities are on eds and meds for their economic vitality and explore how this sector can be used to stimulate growth, increase economic mobility and equity, and address economic decline.

During this event, experts will focus on three aspects of a strong and sustainable anchor economy: economic growth, community development, and anchors stabilizing rural communities.

Speakers will present on the following questions:

Economic Growth: Do regions with a high concentration of higher eds demonstrate different educational attainment outcomes?Community Development: How do anchors collaborate on community development, and what difference does it make when they do?Stabilizing Rural Communities: What are the economic consequences of rural hospital closures?

Members of network organizations, such as the Anchor Institutions Task Force (AITF), the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU), and the Healthcare Anchor Network; those working in the community development field; public health officials; academic researchers; nonprofit leaders; and others interested in learning more about anchor economies are encouraged to attend this event.

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2021 Rural Policy Summit: Agriculture
2022-01-14 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold the final session of the 2021 Rural Policy Summit on January 14, 2022. This is sixth and final summit in the series. “From the ever-expanding organic foods market to the implementation of cutting-edge technology in farming, we know that Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry has undergone significant changes over the years,” says Dr. Kyle C. Kopko, Center executive director. “This session will feature a panel of policy experts who will discuss how they see the agriculture industry changing in the next 5 to 10 years and discuss policies that can help support our farmers and agricultural producers and processors.”

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Event details

The 2021 Rural Policy Summit is a virtual series that will bring together a wide range of stakeholders, including policymakers, nonprofit leaders, academic researchers, industry professionals, and others interested in rural conditions and trends, to learn about and discuss major policy issues that will affect rural Pennsylvania over the next 5 to 10 years.

This session will be a roundtable discussion on Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry and policies that can help support our farmers and agricultural producers and processors in the coming years.

Panelists

Senator Elder Vogel, Chair, Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

Senator Judy Schwank, Democratic Chair, Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee

Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, Democratic Chair, House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Center Board Vice Chairman

Representative Dan Moul, Chair, House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, and Center Board Member

Russell Redding, Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary, will provide opening comments and participate in the panel.

Moderators

Dr. Timothy Kelsey, professor of Agricultural Economics at The Pennsylvania State University and Center Board Member

Mark Critz, Western Regional Director and Executive Director of the Rural Development Council with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

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Launch event: Release of the Regional Housing Affordability Dashboard
2022-01-19 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Please join the Minneapolis Fed for the launch of the Regional Housing Affordability Dashboard, developed in partnership with the Itasca Project.

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The Minneapolis Fed has partnered with the Itasca Project to build a Regional Housing Affordability Dashboard that monitors housing affordability in the Twin Cities.

Housing affordability plays a critical role in attracting and retaining talent and driving the Twin Cities economy by allowing the region’s residents to choose homes close to their jobs, schools, and amenities and still have income to save for their future and invest in their education, health care, and quality of life. While the Twin Cities region has long enjoyed housing affordability relative to other thriving parts of the country, the Itasca Project’s 2020 Housing Affordability Task Force Report noted that the region’s current advantage is at risk.

The Regional Housing Affordability Dashboard:

Sets three strategic goals for the region’s housing;Offers a regional view of housing affordability;Disaggregates key data by race and ethnicity, income level, geography, and housing tenure; andBenchmarks the Twin Cities region against 11 other peer metropolitan regions.

This dashboard aims to track how the Twin Cities area is doing on overall housing affordability to maintain and restore our region’s advantage. It’s a resource designed for leaders across sectors, informed by housing experts, and accessible to anybody who wants to take action on this critical component of the region’s success.

During this webinar, speakers will give a tour of the new resource, discuss emerging insights, and highlight how you can use the dashboard in your work.

Speakers

Ron Feldman, First Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Paul Williams, President and CEO, Project for Pride in Living

Charlie Zelle, Chair, Metropolitan Council

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Conversations on Equity
2022-02-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Institute for Economic Equity will host the first Conversations on Equity virtual event on February 2, 2022. The new speakers series features national thought leaders who are working to build awareness of obstacles to economic equity. Guests will share their views on a range of integral topics and discuss evidence-based solutions aimed at dismantling such obstacles.

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Event details

Liz Shuler, president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), will join Bill Rodgers, the Institute’s director, as the inaugural guest. Shuler leads the nation’s largest federation of unions, representing over 12.5 million workers. She will share her views on the current state of economic equity, focusing on her vision, goals and strategies for ensuring that the nation’s workers, families and communities can thrive.

For more information, contact the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development staff at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.

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Teaching Economics in Changing Times: The Future of Work
2022-02-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This free virtual event will provide you with information and resources about changes in the workplace and the implications for students as they prepare for the labor force. A related resource guide and certificate of participation will be provided to attendees following the event.  Please register by 9 am ET on February 2.

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Speakers

Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management at Harvard Business School and Co-Chair of Harvard Business School’s Managing the Future of Work project

Dr. Melinda Pitts, Research Center Director, Center for Human Capital Studies, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Blakey Locke, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Chaeri Han, Economic Education Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of New York host

Andrea Caceres-Santamaria, Senior Economic Education Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis moderator

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District Dialogues: Human Capital Decisions and the Future of Work
2022-02-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Decisions about education and training are complicated, especially given the uncertainty in the labor market. On February 8, join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to explore how the future of work is changing human capital decisions, what skills will be needed in the economy of tomorrow, and what this means for the Fifth Federal Reserve District and country as a whole. This is a hybrid event offered virtually and in-person. Registration is now open to attend virtually.

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If you’re interested in joining our limited in-person audience, please contact us to learn more. In-person attendees will be required to follow the Richmond Fed’s COVID-19 protocols.

About District Dialogues

This event is part of District Dialogues, a forum that gives community members a unique opportunity to engage with experts about prevailing issues facing the Fifth District and beyond.

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Entrepreneurship as Rural Development: Investing in a Vibrant Local Economy
2022-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Investing in entrepreneurs represents the best chance for rural economies to thrive in the future. Join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for Entrepreneurship as Rural Development: Investing in a Vibrant Local Economy, a conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing rural entrepreneurs and the organizations that assist them.

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Entrepreneurs are the life blood of a community’s economy, including in rural areas. As such, investing in entrepreneurs and the organizations that support them represents the best chance for rural economies to thrive in the future. So, how can rural community leaders effectively invest in and support these critical players in their community? Join us on February 15 at 12 p.m. ET for a conversation with leaders from three organizations successfully supporting entrepreneurship in rural communities across the United States. The panelists will share insights into their work – including the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing rural entrepreneurs and the organizations that assist them—what other rural entrepreneur—support organizations across the country can learn from their experiences, and how potential partners can best support efforts like theirs.

Panel speakers

Andrew Dumont, Senior Community Development Analyst, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System moderator

Matt Dunne, Founder and Executive Director, Center on Rural Innovation

Deb Martin, Program Development Coordinator, Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

John Scribner, Director, StartSmart, CEI

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FedTalk: The View from Main Street: What Communities Need to Recover from the Pandemic
2022-02-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join us February 16 for a Fed Communities conversation that highlights the ways the Federal Reserve’s community development work can inform and bolster communities’ recovery. Fed Communities is the first stop for Federal Reserve community development information which seeks to amplify the Fed’s work in low- and moderate-income communities and other underserved areas.

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Two years after the first reported cases of SARS COVID-19, economic recovery is finally underway. The pandemic to date has claimed the lives of more than 5 million people worldwide and crippled global markets. For US communities that struggled pre-pandemic, the road ahead is even more challenging. What’s the best way for these communities to build economic mobility and resilience for their residents and businesses? The Federal Reserve has research, data, tools, and expertise applicable to key challenges facing communities today. Learn how you and the communities you serve can benefit from the Fed’s work on these issues.

Topics include:

Supporting economic mobility and career advancement [benefits CLIFF tools]

Understanding small business owners’ experiences accessing the credit they seek to be viable to grow [SBCS]

There will be an opportunity for questions following the presentation.

Speakers

Alfreda NormanFed Communities Chair &Senior Vice PresidentDallas Fed

Alex RuderPrincipal AdvisorCommunity and Economic DevelopmentAtlanta Fed

Lisa VidacsFed Communities Deputy Chair &Senior Vice PresidentCleveland Fed

Emily Wavering CorcoranProgram ManagerSmall Business Credit SurveyCleveland Fed

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Fed@YourDesk Webinar: How Can We Improve the Childcare Space for All Stakeholders?
2022-02-23 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join us Wednesday, February 23, at 10:00 a.m. CT/11:00 a.m. ET, for a Fed@YourDesk Webinar: “How Can We Improve the Childcare Space for All Stakeholders?” with Sloane Kaiser from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

The childcare system faces a myriad of challenges that have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sloane will discuss what might be needed to improve the early care and education system, drawing from the coauthored brief The Voices of Early Care and Education: A Qualitative Perspective on Providing and Accessing High-Quality Early Care and Education. She also will explore why traditional policies haven’t been as effective in addressing challenges during the pandemic.

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In this session, you will see through the lens of providers, working parents, and child development experts on the following subjects:

Defining “quality” child careOngoing challenges and tradeoffs for both providers and parentsPotential solutions that can be beneficial to all stakeholders

Questions are encouraged and can be submitted in advance of the presentation during registration as well as live during the event.

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Banking and the Economy: The Rich History of America's Black Banks
2022-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
In recognition of Black History Month, join us as in exploring the growth of Black banks in the South and Midwest during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Kansas City Fed historian and executive writer, Tim Todd, will walk us through how these banks played a crucial role in establishing both economy opportunity and social equity in their communities.

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Todd’s historical publications, A Great Moral and Social Force and Let Us Put Our Money Together, are available from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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High-Quality Early Care and Education: Cost, Affordability, and Racial Equity
2022-03-03 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The pandemic highlighted the important role early care and education (ECE) plays in the economy. Without access to reliable child care, many parents (particularly mothers) left the workforce during the pandemic—and a substantial proportion of these parents have yet to return. ECE is key to parental employment and also aligns with the Federal Reserve’s maximum employment mandate. Research from the Minneapolis Fed shows that children (particularly those from disadvantaged environments) benefit from attending high-quality ECE programs.

This session will include insights from research on the cost of providing high-quality ECE, the challenges LMI families face in paying for it and racial and ethnic equity for families and ECE providers. Findings from focus group discussions with parents of young children and ECE providers will also be discussed.

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Speakers

Sam Evans, community development advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Yvette Sanchez Fuentes, vice president of national policy, Start Early

Marika Hamilton, mother and parent focus group facilitator

Dianne Haulcy, senior vice president of family engagement, Think Small

Suzie Lalich, Senior Director of Employee Success, PrintingForLess.com

Katherine Townsend, research analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Matuschka Lindo Briggs, director of special projects and strategic support, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis moderator

2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference
2022-03-15 12:00 - 15:30, 2022-03-16 12:00 - 15:30, 2022-03-17 12:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Register today for Reimagine, Reinvest, Rebuild, the 2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference. The 2022 conference will be held March 15-17. For the first time, we’re hosting the entire program online.

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Event details

The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on our nation’s health and economy and exacerbated existing inequities in low-income communities and communities of color. Recovery from the pandemic presents an opportunity to reimagine the systems that shape community investments, so that we might emerge even more resilient for the future.

Join us in March to explore the role of community development in shaping our shared future. Our program will feature Community Reinvestment Act examination training with regulators’ participation and insights plus emerging ideas and best practices in community development shared by experts from around the country.

The American Bankers Association Professional Certifications has approved the 2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference for 11.25 CRCM credits.

Featured speakers include Arlan Hamilton, Founder and Managing Partner of Backstage Capital, and Stephen Green, Founder of PitchBlack.

Get more details and the agenda at the official NICRC website.

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Sponsors

The 2022 National Interagency Community Reinvestment Conference is sponsored by the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco and Chicago, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

FedListens: Helping Youth Thrive—A Discussion with Leaders
2022-03-18 14:00 - 15:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
For young people, both higher education and the workforce are on the horizon, but two years of pandemic-fueled setbacks threaten to leave many behind. What are the barriers to their recovery, and how are community leaders addressing them?

Hear from education and youth development leaders on:

Academic and socio-emotional learningTrauma and lossCollege-career-workforce pathways

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Event details

Panelists will discuss what it takes to help young people thrive during and after the pandemic, with a particular focus on the pandemic’s effect on the barriers to economic mobility for low-income and historically underserved youth.

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is advised. Questions for the panelists can be submitted during the registration process.

Speakers

Michelle BowmanFederal Reserve Board of Governors

Arne DuncanFormer U.S. Secretary of Education and Co-Founder Chicago CRED

Charlie EvansPresidentFederal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Tina Owen-MooreSuperintendentSchool District Of Cudahy

Shantá RobinsonAssistant ProfessorUniversity of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

Juan SalgadoChancellorCity Colleges of Chicago

Maurice SwinneyFormer Interim Chief Education OfficerCity of Chicago Public School District

Sharita Ware2022 Indiana State Teacher of the Year

Iranetta WrightDeputy Superintendent of SchoolsDetroit Public Schools Community District

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Agenda

1:00-1:02 pm ET

Welcome remarks

Charlie Evans, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

1:02-1:05 pm ET

Opening remarks

Michelle Bowman, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

1:05-1:45 pm ET

Panel Discussion

Arne Duncan, Former U.S. Secretary of Education and Co-Founder Chicago CRED moderator

Tina Owen-Moore, Superintendent, School District Of Cudahy

Juan Salgado, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago

Maurice Swinney, Former Interim Chief Education Officer, City of Chicago Public School District

Sharita Ware, 2022 Indiana State Teacher of the Year

Iranetta Wright, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, Detroit Public Schools Community District

12:30-1:15 pm ET

Fireside Chat

Arne Duncan, Former U.S. Secretary of Education and Co-Founder Chicago CRED

Charlie Evans, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Shantá Robinson, Assistant Professor, University of Chicago’s Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice

3:00-3:15 pm ET

Closing remarks

Michelle Bowman, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

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About FedListens

FedListens is a Federal Reserve System initiative that began in 2019 as a way to hear about how monetary policy affects people’s daily lives and livelihoods.  Since 2021, these listening sessions have focused on listening to diverse perspectives on how communities were impacted by and are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

FedTalk: Access to Childcare and Labor Market Participation
2022-03-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Lack of affordable childcare has been an issue for many workers, especially low- and moderate-income workers, for some time.  The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated these issues, contributing to reduced labor supply and high job vacancy rates.

A panel of researchers and advocates will discuss issues at the intersection of childcare and the labor market during this FedTalk hosted by the Cleveland Fed. Audience Q&A will follow the discussion.

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Speakers

Laura JusticeCCEC Executive Director, EHE Distinguished ProfessorThe Ohio State University

Jason FabermanSr. Economist and Economic AdvisorChicago Fed

Katie KellyExecutive DirectorPRE4CLE

Bruce FallickSr. Vice PresidentCleveland Fedmoderator

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Closing the Gap: Black-White Homeownership Disparities in Philadelphia
2022-03-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Homeownership has long been viewed as one of the effective ways to build long-term wealth. Yet historically, Black Philadelphians have not had the same access to that opportunity. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and The Pew Charitable Trusts in a discussion about policy solutions to the Black-White homeownership gap in Philadelphia. Researchers will examine the current state of these racial homeownership disparities in the city and what factors perpetuate these inequities. State and local policymakers will use key findings from this research to explore potential policy interventions to close the Black-White homeownership gap in Philadelphia. This solutions-oriented discussion will build on previous events and share information about future efforts to create a more equitable Philadelphia.

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Agenda

10:00-10:05 am ET

Opening remarks

Frazierita Klasen, Senior Vice President, The Pew Charitable Trusts

10:05-10:35 am ET

Panel 1: Barriers to Closing the Black-White Homeownership Gap

Lei Ding, Senior Community Development Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Octavia Howell, Manager, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Jimmy Gastner, Community Engagement Associate, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia moderator

10:35 am-11:20 am ET

Panel 2: Policy Solutions to Address These Racial HomeownershipDisparities

Robin Wiessmann, Executive Director and CEO, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency

Cherelle Parker, Councilmember, City of Philadelphia

Nikil Saval, State Senator, Pennsylvania District 1

James Crowder, Senior Associate, Local Policy Advocacy and Reform, Annie E. Casey Foundation moderator

11:20-11:25 am ET

Reflections: Areas for Future Research

Lei Ding, Senior Community Development Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Octavia Howell, Manager, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Sophie Bryan, Senior Manager, The Pew Charitable Trusts moderator

11:25-11:30 am ET

Closing remarks

Theresa Y. Singleton, Senior Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

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2022 Investing in Rural America Conference
2022-03-30 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Grandover Conference Center, 1000 Club Rd, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, United States
Join Investing in Rural America, a one-day conference featuring discussions with national experts, local leaders, and Richmond Fed economists on topics related to strategies for investing in community-driven economic and workforce development initiatives. Hosted by the the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the event will feature rural perspectives on key topics including workforce development, small businesses and entrepreneurship, rural development hubs, and demographic changes in rural America. The Investing in Rural America conference is free and open to all, but registration is required by March 23, 2022.

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Presented in a flexible hybrid format, this year’s Investing in Rural America conference is a perfect opportunity to gather either virtually or in person with policymakers, community representatives, businesses, funders and foundations from across our region to make new connections, deepen knowledge, and share ideas.

For more detailed event information and to register for the event, see our registration site.

Speakers include

Kartik Athreya, Executive Vice President & Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Tom Barkin, President & Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Shonterria Charleston, Director, Training And Technical Assistance, Housing Assistance Council

Kathy Glazer, President, Virginia Early Childhood Foundation

Thomas Hall, Executive Director, Thomas Entrepreneurship Hub and Incubator at UNC Pembroke

Jaime Laughter, County Manager, Transylvania County, North Carolina

Rebecca Tippett, Director of Carolina Demography, Carolina Population Center at UNC-Chapel Hill

Laura Ullrich, Regional Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Kristen Westover, President, Mountain Empire Community College

Van Wilson, Associate Vice Chancellor, Student Experiences and Strategic Initiatives, Virginia Community College System

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Agenda

Please note that a welcome reception will be held for those attending in person at the Grandover Conference Center on March 29 from 5:00–6:30 pm.

8:00–9:00 am ET

Registration & Continental Breakfast

9:00–9:15 am ET

In person and virtual

Welcome

9:15–9:45 am ET

In person and virtual

Opening Remarks by Tom Barkin, President & Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

9:45–10:30 am ET

In person and virtual

Morning Plenary: The Changing Demographics of Rural America

10:30–10:45 am ET

Break

10:45–11:45 am ET

In person; recording available by April 4

Panel Discussion: Investing in Housing: Developing Strategies to House the Rural Workforce

10:45–11:45 am ET

In person and virtual

Panel Discussion: Investing in the Rural Workforce of the Future

11:45 am–12:45 pm ET

Lunch

1:00–2:00 pm ET

Afternoon Plenary: Building the Capacity of Rural Development Hubs and Intermediaries

2:00–2:15 pm ET

Break

2:15–3:15 pm ETIn person and virtual

Panel Discussion: Investing in Locally-Driven Economic Opportunity

2:15–3:15 pm ETIn person; recording available by April 4

Panel Discussion: Investing in Early Care and Education

3:15–3:30 pm ET

Closing Remarks

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Location

The Investing in Rural American conference is a hybrid event offered in person and virtually.

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The Future of New York City: Charting an Equitable Recovery for All
2022-03-31 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This day-long hybrid event aims to bring together some of the key leaders and thinkers working to foster an equitable economic recovery for New York City and the region. Limited in-person seating will be available by invitation.

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On March 31, 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host “The Future of New York City: Charting an Equitable Recovery for All,” a day-long hybrid event featuring some of the city’s—and the nation’s—key leaders and thinkers on topics including the future of remote work, the role of cities in a post-pandemic economy, and the role of transportation in the city’s future.

The global pandemic was a historic blow to both New York’s people and its economy. This event will focus on charting a path to an inclusive recovery, featuring presentations and discussions on why New York City has thrived through pandemics, depressions, wars, and recessions; how to foster a recovery that reduces urban inequality; and big ideas from local innovators.

Among the speakers are New York Fed President and CEO John C. Williams, who will deliver opening remarks; Stanford University Professor of Economics Nicholas Bloom, Harvard University Professor of Economics Edward Glaeser; National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial; and U.S. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy Christopher Coes.

Speakers

Emily BadgerUrban Policy WriterThe New York Times

Donnel BairdFounder & CEOBlocPower

Nicholas BloomProfessor of EconomicsStanford University

Gabriela Ariana CampoverdFounder, MirenMBA CandidateWharton

Rafael CesteroPresident, CEO & Chair, Operating CommitteeCommunity Preservation Corporation

Christopher CoesPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation PolicyU.S. Department of Transportation

Christine D’OnofrioPh.D., Director, NYC Center for Economic OpportunityNYC’s Mayor’s Office

Gilles DurantonProfessor of Real Estate, Wharton SchoolUniversity of Pennsylvania

Ingrid Gould EllenProfessor of Urban Policy and Planning and Director, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban PolicyNew York University

Lance FreemanProfessor of City and Regional Planning, and SociologyUniversity of Pennsylvania

Edward GlaeserProfessor of Economics and Chairman, Department of EconomicsHarvard University

Jack GuttExecutive Vice President & Head of Communications & OutreachFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Jessie HandburyAssistant Professor of Real Estate, Wharton SchoolUniversity of Pennsylvania

Chris HerdFounder & CEOFirstbase

Marc MorialPresident & CEONational Urban League

Stephen RitzFounderGreen Bronx Machine

Dominic Ramos-RuizCommunity DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Abby Jo SigalFounding CEOHERE to HERE

Dr. Lorna Thorpe, Ph.D., MPHProfessor of Epidemiology, Director of the Division of Epidemiology, Vice Chair for Strategy and Planning in the Department of Population HealthNew York University

Steve ToddGlobal Head of WorkplaceNasdaq

Lauren WeberReporterThe Wall Street Journal

John C. WilliamsPresident & CEOFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Tom WrightPresident & CEORegional Plan Association

Kathryn WyldePresident & CEOPartnership for New York City

Agenda

9:00-9:15 am ET

Welcome remarks

John C. Williams, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

9:15-10:45 am ET

Session 1: Is this time different? Will remote working change the urban landscape?

Steve Todd, Global Head of Workplace, Nasdaq; Founder, Open Sourced Workplace moderator

Why New York City Has Thrived Through Pandemics, Depressions, Wars, and RecessionsEdward Glaeser, Professor of Economics and Chairman, Department of Economics, Harvard University

What Is the Future of Remote Working?Nicholas Bloom, Professor of Economics, Stanford University

Chris Herd, Founder & CEO, Firstbase

10:45-11:00 am ET

Break

11:00 am-12:30 pm ET

Session 2: Are big cities still good places to work and live?

Lauren Weber, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal moderator

Have Big Cities Lost Their Productivity Advantage?Gilles Duranton, Professor of Real Estate, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Big Cities As A Place to LiveJessie Handbury, Assistant Professor of Real Estate, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Marc Morial, President & CEO, National Urban League

Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for New York City

12:30-1:15 pm ET

Keynote discussion: The role of transportation and infrastructure in NYC’s future

Jack Gutt, Executive Vice President & Head of Communications & Outreach, Federal Reserve Bank of New York moderator

Christopher Coes, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, U.S. Department of Transportation

Tom Wright, President & CEO, Regional Plan Association

1:15-1:30 pm ET

Break

1:30-3:00 pm ET

Session 3: Will the pandemic accelerate urban inequality?

Emily Badger, Urban Policy Writer, The New York Times moderator

Flexibility and Conversions in New York City’s Housing Stock: Building for an Era of Rapid ChangeIngrid Gould Ellen, Professor of Urban Policy and Planning and Director, Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, New York University (co-author Noah Kazis, Legal Fellow, Furman Center)

Policies to Address Inequality and Promote Inclusive Growth in NYCLance Freeman, Professor of City and Regional Planning & Sociology, University of Pennsylvania

Rafael Cestero, President, CEO & Chair, Operating Committee, Community Preservation Corporation

Christine D’Onofrio, Ph.D., Director, NYC Center for Economic Opportunity, NYC’s Mayor’s Office

3:00-3:15 pm ET

Summary remarks and break

3:30-5:00 pm ET

Ideas at work: Tackling poverty in New York City

Dominic Ramos-Ruiz, Community Development, Federal Reserve Bank of New York moderator

Donnel Baird, Founder & CEO, BlocPower

Abby Jo Sigal, Founding CEO, HERE to HERE

Gabriela Ariana Campoverde, Founder, Miren; MBA Candidate, Wharton

Stephen Ritz, Founder, Green Bronx Machine

Dr. Lorna Thorpe, Ph.D., MPH, Professor of Epidemiology, Director of the Division of Epidemiology, and Vice Chair for Strategy and Planning in the Department of Population Health, New York University

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Ask Us Anything: Skill Development and Growth for Green Jobs
2022-03-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join us for a conversation on how an expanded understanding of what constitutes a green job could improve strategies for skill development and boost local economies. Our guest speakers include Paula DiPerna, special adviser to CDP North America; Betony Jones, senior adviser for workforce at the US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy; and Peggy Brannigan, director of global environmental sustainability at LinkedIn.

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Unequal Inflation Impacts
2022-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Virtual Event
Spring 2022 Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute Research Conference

This conversation will explore the ways inflation puts different pressures on workers and families depending on where they live, what they earn, and how they spend. In four short presentations, panelists will outline key facts from research into disparities in how Americans experience inflation. Conversation will follow that offers guidance to policymakers at all levels on how to respond. Audience questions are welcomed.

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Speakers

Lael Brainard, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, will provide keynote remarks

David Argente, Penn State University, on inequality in experienced inflation

Jordan Conwell, University of Texas, on financial decision-making across income levels and the effects on children

Claudia Macaluso and Felipe Schwartzman, on inflation experiences of Black and White households

Raven Molloy, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, on inflation in the cost of rental housing

Greg Ip, Wall Street Journal panel moderator

Agenda

9:00-9:05 am CT

Opening remarks

Neel Kashkari, President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

9:05-9:30 am CT

Keynote and Q&A

Lael Brainard, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

9:30 am-10:30 am CT

Panelist presentations

10:30-11:00 am CT

Panelist discussion

Greg Ip, Wall Street Journal moderator

Health and the Economy: A Moderated Discussion with U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy
2022-04-05 14:00 - 14:55 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a virtual event on health and the economy, featuring a conversation between New York Fed President John C. Williams and U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy. Topics of the discussion, moderated by reporter Emily Flitter of The New York Times, will include the intersection of health and economics, national efforts to promote a healthy workforce, and lessons learned during the pandemic.

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This virtual event is open to the public and the media. All remarks are on the record and the event will be recorded. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at ellen.simon@ny.frb.org.

Speakers

Vice Admiral Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBAU.S. Surgeon GeneralDepartment of Health and Human Services

John C. WilliamsPresident & CEOFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Emily FlitterReporterThe New York Times

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