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.

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

Break

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.

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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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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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)

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.

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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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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.

District Dialogues: Building Resilient Communities: Preparing for Extreme Weather Challenges
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd St, Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
Join the Richmond Fed’s third District Dialogues event of the 2022–2023 season, which will explore how communities and industries across the Fifth District are preparing to navigate the impact of extreme weather on local economies. This event is open to everyone interested in the changing climate, including members of the public, investors, educators, school administrators, state and local policymakers, workforce development professionals, and community and business leaders. This is a hybrid event with virtual and in-person attendance options. To attend in person, please register by May 11, 2023.

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At the Richmond Fed, it’s important that we understand the economic issues affecting the communities we serve. Join this conversation on the economic implications of extreme weather events and how communities across our region are investing to increase their economic resiliency—or ability to bounce back economically—after a hurricane, heat wave or other major weather event hits close to home.

During the session, you will hear from leading experts from the Richmond Fed as well as industry and community organizations on the following topics.

The Federal Reserve’s responsibility to understand climate-related financial risks

Economic impacts of extreme weather on rural versus urban communities—as well as the overall economy

How communities in the Fifth District are to preparing to “weather” the economic challenges presented by extreme weather events

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2023 Technology-Enabled Disruption Conference: Uncertainty and Prospects for Disruptive Investments
2023-05-22 10:45 - 2023-05-23 13:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, 701 E Byrd St, Richmond, Virginia, 23219, United States
The Technology-Enabled Disruption (TED) conference, now in its fifth year, is put on in partnership with the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Dallas, and Richmond. The conference is designed to provide a better understanding of technology-enabled disruption and explore the phenomenon’s implications for the broader economy—for households and businesses. A consistent focus is on the themes of how technology-enabled disruption matters for US macro performance, worker and consumer impact, and relatedly, inclusion. This in-person event will take place in Richmond, Virginia.

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As the world economy recovers from the disruption of COVID-19, other disruptions and shifts have taken its place. In the past year, volatile energy prices, rising inflation and supply chain disruptions have caused elevated uncertainties, all against a backdrop where work arrangements have moved far from where they long were. TED 2023 will focus on how these new developments will shape, and be shaped by, technology investments.

This year, the conference will focus on

Macroeconomic Uncertainties and Technology Investment

Uncertainty and the Path Ahead for the Tech Sector

Market Volatility and Energy Transitions

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Speakers include

Eric Budish, Paul G. McDermott Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship and Centel Foundation/Robert P. Reuss Faculty Scholar, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Gillian Tett, Chair of the editorial board and editor-at-large, US, Financial Times

Tom Barkin, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

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

Lorie Logan, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

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When

May 22, 202310:45 AM – 7:45 PM

May 23, 20238:15 AM – 1:30 PM

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Investing in Workers: Challenges and Solutions for Wealth Building for Low- and Moderate-Income Workers
2023-05-23 14:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the Ford Foundation, will host an in-person event exploring how some companies are seeking to increase low- and moderate-income workers’ wealth through investments in ownership and employee benefits. The event will focus on how efforts to improve the wealth of low- and moderate-income workers are financed and what is needed to make such investments more widespread. A reception will follow the event. Registration is open through May 19, 2023.

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Event details

This in-person 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 afterwards. For media inquiries, please contact Ellen Simon at Ellen.Simon@ny.frb.org.

Agenda

2:00pm-2:05pmWelcome RemarksVincent Alvarez, President, New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO; Chair, Board of Directors, Federal Reserve Bank of New York2:05pm-2:35pmResearch PresentationJoseph R. Blasi, J. Robert Beyster Distinguished Professor, Rutgers University; Director, Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing2:35pm-2:45pmBreak2:45pm-3:30pmPanel: Investment StrategiesModerator: Jessica Rose, Chief Financial Officer, Global Impact Investing NetworkGraham Thomas, Principal, KKR CapstonePhilip Reeves, Founding Partner, Apis & Heritage Capital PartnersJohn Holdsclaw IV, President and CEO, Rochdale Capital3:30pm-3:40pmBreak3:40pm-4:25pmPanel: Moving the Needle for CapitalModerator: Margot Brandenburg, Senior Program Officer, Mission Investments, Ford FoundationMichaela Edwards, Partner, Capricorn Investment GroupDon Baylor Jr., Managing Director, Co-Head Community Impact, Lafayette SquareGianna McCarthy, Director of Corporate Governance, New York State Common Retirement Fund4:25pm-4:30pmClosing RemarksJake Scott, Community Development Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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This is an in-person event in the Benjamin Strong room at the New York Fed. A reception will follow.

Hawaiʻi Community Development Forum - Affordable Housing
2023-05-24 08:30 - 12:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Foreign Trade Zone No. 9, 521 Ala Moana, Suite 101, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813, United States
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) invite you to a Hawaiʻi community development forum on affordable housing. Register to attend virtually or in person.

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This event will highlight homeownership resources, including

Down-payment assistance programs.

Homeownership counseling.

Affordable mortgage programs/projects.

This event also encourages collaboration amongst government agencies, nonprofits, community-based organizations, and financial institutions to

Learn about housing resources and establish referral networks with presenters.

Establish referral networks to guide their clients on a pathway to homeownership.

Identify collaborative opportunities in providing financial education/credit counseling/financial planning.

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration/Networking Breakfast

9:00 a.m. Welcome & Overview

9:10 a.m. Keynote Speaker

9:25 a.m. Panel Speakers

10:25 a.m. Break

10:40 a.m. Updates and Announcements

11:20 a.m Next Steps/Closing Comment

11:30 a.m. Working Lunch/Next Steps

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Fed Talk: Evolving to Win Workers: Talent Attraction and Retention of Lower-wage and Noncollege Workers Today
2023-05-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
There are no quick fixes or one-size-fits-all solutions to the post-pandemic hiring and retention challenges reported by employers, particularly among lower wage workers or workers without a 4-year college degree. Learn about new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia on employers’ hiring and retention strategies before and after the pandemic, specifically focused on manufacturing and leisure/hospitality firms in the Northeast (PA, NJ and DE). Then hear about local research conducted with firms and workers in Northeast Ohio, and initiatives designed to strengthen the connection between lower wage workers and good jobs far into the future. Panelists will discuss:

What strategies such as greater flexibility or higher pay have employers tried and which have proven most effective?

How might firms’ experience in Ohio differ from the Northeast or other regions of the U.S.? Are there observable differences by employer size or industry?

What strategies seem to have the greatest staying power as the economic environment shifts?

Following the discussion, panelists will take audience questions.

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Panelist

Keith Wardrip, Senior Community Development Research Manager and Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia – Hiring and Retaining Lower-Wage and Noncollege Workers During the Pandemic

Bishara Addison, Director, Job Preparation, Fund for Our Economic Future – Strengthening Workplaces

Michael Baston, President, Cuyahoga County Community College

Moderator

Emily Garr Pacetti, Vice President and Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

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Ask Us Anything Series: Closing the Digital Skill Divide
2023-05-31 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Please join the Atlanta Fed’s Center for Workforce and Economic Opportunity for a May 31 live webinar, Ask Us Anything: Closing the Digital Skill Divide. Guest speakers include Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, senior fellow, National Skills Coalition (NSC); Kennon Harrison, vice president, workforce partnerships, Revature; Bobby McNeil, president, Raleigh-Durham chapter, Blacks In Technology Foundation; and Annette Taylor, director, Office of Digital Equity and Literacy, North Carolina Department of Information Technology. The panel will discuss the digital skill divide and how the Digital Equity Act provides a unique opportunity for states to invest in digital skills and generate economic payoff for businesses, workers, and the broader economy.

Check out the report by the National Skills Coalition and the Atlanta Fed to see a real-time snapshot of the demand for digital skills in the United States and to learn more about the pervasive digital skill divide.

The conversation will take place Wednesday, May 31, at 1 pm (ET). We look forward to your thoughts, suggestions, comments, and questions. Register today. If you have questions you’d like to submit prior to the session, please send an email to nye.hodge@atl.frb.org or elizabeth.bogue@atl.frb.org.

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Connecting Communities: A Community Approach to Disaster Recovery
2023-06-01 15:00 - 16:15 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

Underserved communities face significant challenges in achieving a full and equitable recovery after natural disasters. One reason is that these neighborhoods often lack access to services offered through disaster funds and the necessary insurance to protect their households.

The Federal Reserve and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will share how FEMA programs can help low- to moderate-income communities respond to these challenges. FEMA will clarify the role of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in recovery. Speakers will also discuss how collaboration among faith communities, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and economic partners through long-term recovery groups (LTRGs) is critical for rebuilding stronger communities.

Speakers

Nishesh ChaliseManager, Community Development ResearchFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Mike PickerelVoluntary Agency Liaison and Mass Care SpecialistFEMA Region 7

Dan ShulmanSenior External Affairs SpecialistFEMA Region 5

James SinkRegional Flood Insurance Liaison FEMA Region 5

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.

Policy Summit 2023: Communities Thriving in a Changing Economy
2023-06-21 09:00 - 2023-06-23 13:00 (America/New_York) | Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114, United States
Join us in Cleveland or virtually for outside-the-beltway conversations about policies affecting lower-income communities across the United States. Policy Summit is valuable for community-focused practitioners, policymakers, elected officials, researchers, funders, bankers, and students.

Discuss timely topics that affect low- to moderate-income individuals and underserved communities.

Access research and best practices related to workforce and economic development, small businesses, and other topics key to racial and economic inclusion.

Learn how to design and implement strategies for impact.

Build new and strengthen existing relationships.

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There are two different options for you to experience the Summit.

In-person: You’ll have access to the opening keynote, 4 plenaries, and 12 breakout sessions; continental breakfasts and lunches; an evening reception; and the opportunity to network and explore Cleveland.

Virtual: Watch the opening keynote and 4 plenaries on your device.

Pricing

In-person (Save $50 by registering before March 31)

Student: $100

Nonprofit: $250

For profit: $300

Virtual

Student: $0

Nonprofit: $50

For profit: $100

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2023 Center for Indian Country Development Webinar Series: Opportunities and Barriers in Native Federal Contracting
2023-06-21 15:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
In 2023, the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is hosting Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century, a webinar series to provide tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic development. We invite you to join us June 21 for the inaugural event focused on federal contracting in Indian Country—its trends, opportunities, and barriers, and its potential for driving revenue and employment that contribute to an economy that works for all.

Over the last 40 years, Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs), Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs), and federally recognized tribes have increasingly done business with the world’s largest procurer of goods and services: the U.S. government. Recent research from CICD found that all three Native entity types have seen growth in federal contracting revenue. Federal contracting is the primary source of revenue for ANCs and NHOs and the second-largest source for tribes, following gaming. Despite this growth, Native entities’ revenue from federal contracting remains a small share of all federal contracting revenue.

Our June 21 webinar will explore opportunities for Native entities to advance economic prosperity through federal contracting—and barriers to accessing and succeeding with federal contracting. Subject matter experts from national Native organizations and the federal government will discuss federal contracting’s role in economic development. Representatives from ANCs, NHOs, and tribal enterprises will then share their experiences in the industry.

We hope you’ll be part of this important conversation.

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Speakers

Michael “Keawe” Anderson (Native Hawaiian), Nakupuna Companies

Jacqui Baldwin-LeClair, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Jeremy Berg, Bodwé Professional Services, Mno-Bmadsen

Jackson Brossy (Navajo Nation), U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Native American Affairs; CICD Leadership Council

Katherine Carlton (Inupiat, shareholder of Chugach Alaska Corporation), Chugach Education Services, Inc., and Chugach Training and Educational Solutions, LLC

Chris James (Cherokee), National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development; CICD Leadership Council

Casey Lozar (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Chad Marchand (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Elijah Moreno (Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Lillian Sparks Robinson (Rosebud Sioux Tribe), Native American Contractors Association; Wopila Consulting, LLC; National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development board

Alene Tchourumoff, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Agenda

3:30-3:35 pm CT

Welcome, Overview, and Introductions

Speakers:

Casey Lozar (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Alene Tchourumoff, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

3:35-3:37 pm CT

Opening Blessing

3:37-3:50 pm CT

Federal Contracting Overview

Presenter: Elijah Moreno (Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

3:50-4:20 pm CT

Panel: Federal Contracting and Tribal Economic Development

Moderator: Chad Marchand (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Panelists:

Jackson Brossy (Navajo Nation), U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Native American Affairs

Chris James (Cherokee), National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

Lillian Sparks Robinson (Rosebud Sioux Tribe), Native American Contractors Association; Wopila Consulting, LLC

4:20-4:30 pm CT

Closing Remarks and Transition

4:30-4:57 pm CT

Native Entity Panel: Entry, Growth, and Diversification in Federal Contracting

Moderator: Jacqui Baldwin-LeClair, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Panelists:

Katherine Carlton (Inupiat, shareholder of Chugach Alaska Corporation), Chugach Education Services, Inc., and Chugach Training and Educational Solutions, LLC

Michael “Keawe” Anderson (Native Hawaiian), Nakupuna Companies

Jeremy Berg, Bodwé Professional Services, Mno-Bmadsen

4:57-5:00 pm CT

Closing Remarks and Preview of Coming Events

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What We Know About Non-Competes and How States Are Addressing Them
2023-06-22 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Minneapolis Fed invites you to join us June 22 for a virtual convening about recent evidence and state action on non-compete agreements. The event will provide practitioners with new information about this key aspect of the labor market and how it affects the experiences of low- and moderate-income workers. We are excited to share these new findings, as we believe that better understanding how the labor market functions for workers is a key part of the Minneapolis Fed’s mission of pursuing an economy that works for all of us.

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Minneapolis Fed staff will begin the conversation by presenting findings from the Federal Reserve Board’s newly released Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, or SHED. The presentation will provide information on who has non-competes and how the new data can help us better understand their experiences. Next, a panel of subject matter experts from Illinois and Colorado will discuss their home states’ recent changes in non-compete rules and how those policy changes are affecting workers and employers. The panelists will also have a chance to respond to findings from the new data and discuss whether it resonates with their on-the-ground observations.

We hope you will join us for this important conversation.

Speakers include

Jane Flanagan, Director, Illinois Department of Labor

Jeffrey Glass, Partner, Amundsen Davis

Mary Hogan, Senior Policy Analyst, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Ryan Nunn, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

David Seligman, Executive Director, Towards Justice

Alene Tchourumoff, Community Affairs Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Agenda

9:00–9:05 am CTWelcome, Overview, and IntroductionsAlene Tchourumoff, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis9:05–9:25 am CTNew Findings from the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, or SHEDMary Hogan, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisRyan Nunn, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis9:25 a.m.–10:15 a.m. CTPanel: Recent State Actions on Non-CompetesPanelistsJane Flanagan, Illinois Department of LaborJeffrey Glass, Amundsen DavisDavid Seligman, Towards JusticeModeratorRyan Nunn, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis10:15–10:30 am CTQuestions and Closing Remarks

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CRA 101 for Bankers Training - Baltimore, MD
2023-06-28 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Baltimore Branch, 502 S. Sharp Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are sponsoring an in-person training event in Baltimore, MD on June 28, 2023. This event will feature Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) training workshop for bankers only. The workshop will cover CRA Basics designed for new and less experienced CRA bank officers. Please register by June 23.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided

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