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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Unlocking the Voice of Small Businesses: New Insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
DESCRIPTION:The  Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) has been administered nationally since 2016 by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks in collaboration with a network of hundreds of community and business groups throughout the country. The SBCS gathers information from thousands of small-business owners on business conditions and characteristics\, credit experiences\, and owner demographics. It continues to be the largest national dataset of its kind\, and its reports provide awareness of small business challenges and how owners respond to them.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-depth look at findings from the newly released 2026 Report on Employer Firms. During this webinar\, we’ll explore key insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey\, including:  \n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness financing needs\n\n\n\nCredit approval outcomes and challenges\n\n\n\nCustomer dynamics and trade activity\n\n\n\nAdoption of artificial intelligence\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you work directly with small businesses\, support economic development efforts\, or are simply interested in understanding today’s small business landscape\, this session will provide timely\, data-driven perspectives.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the report’s authors during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping small businesses nationwide.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison ClarkProject ManagerSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHal MartinPolicy Economist and DirectorSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnMarie WierschPrincipal and Senior Policy AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-unlocking-voice-small-businesses-insights-2025-small-business-credit-survey/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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SUMMARY:Navigating Labor Market Trends: College and Career Readiness Resources for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Federal Reserve Education Webinar in Recognition of National Financial Literacy Month \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Federal Reserve Education in recognizing National Financial Literacy Month by participating in an engaging and informative webinar designed to equip educators with the tools and knowledge to prepare students for success in today’s dynamic workforce. This webinar offers practical insights into labor market trends and shares ready-to-use resources for college and career readiness. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required by April 13\, 9 a.m. ET. A recording will be available for registrants unable to attend the live webinar. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Shadley\, Senior Business Analyst\, Research\, Regional Economic Information Network\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Nashville Branch\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Gunn\, Outreach Manager\, Community Development\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Caceres-Santamaria\, Senior Economic Education Specialist\, Research Economic Education\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contacts\n\n\n\nGeneral Event InformationLesley Mace\, Outreach Senior Advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Birmingham Branch \n\n\n\nEvent Technology & ConnectivityAmanda Geiger\, Senior Economic Education Specialist\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/navigating-labor-market-trends-college-career-readiness-resources-educators/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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SUMMARY:Investment Connection - Oklahoma 2026
DESCRIPTION:During Investment Connection\, community development proposals that would receive CRA consideration are presented to potential funders. The lending and investment opportunities presented will be exclusively in Oklahoma. Funding requests range from $25\,000 to $2.5 million\, and geographic target areas range from single community developments to statewide efforts. \n\n\n\nTypical proposals address: \n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable Housing\n\n\n\nAsset Building\, Financial Access\, Capability and Empowerment\n\n\n\nBroadband Services / Digital Inclusion\n\n\n\nCommunity Services and Facilities\n\n\n\nDisaster Relief\n\n\n\nSmall Business Development / Microlending\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development / Economic Development\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal\, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is an great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development. \n\n\n\nFor additional information and testimonials about Investment Connection\, please visit the Kansas City Fed’s Investment Connection page. The program is also featured in the Fed Communities three-part story series\, Investment Connection: Getting to ‘We Have a Deal’. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis event is for the funding community including: \n\n\n\n\n\nfinancial institutions\n\n\n\nfoundations\n\n\n\nphilanthropists\n\n\n\nlocal\, state and federal government\n\n\n\n\n\nTo participate\, please contact\n\n\n\nJennifer ChadwickCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOklahoma City Branchjennifer.chadwick@kc.frb.org \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investment-connection-oklahoma-2026/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – Oklahoma City Branch\, Leadership Square\, 211 N Robinson Avenue #300\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investment Connection
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in our Communities
DESCRIPTION:According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)\, approximately 5.6 million households are without a checking or savings account – otherwise known as “unbanked.” Unbanked households lack a secure and safe place to store their money and can miss out on interest gains and credit-building opportunities. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic webinar featuring leaders from organizations focused on advancing banking access to households through safe and affordable accounts via the Bank On program. Panelists will also explore findings from the most recent Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub\, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. \n\n\n\nThis interactive conversation will highlight \n\n\n\n\n\nthe benefits of having a bank account\,\n\n\n\nlessons learned in reaching unbanked and underbanked households\,\n\n\n\nstrategies for building strong partnerships between financial institutions\, local governments\, and nonprofit organizations\, and\n\n\n\nhow data can inform access to banking.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a financial institution\, policymaker\, nonprofit leader\, researcher\, or advocate\, this session will provide practical insights to advancing financial access in your community. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nRelated resources: \n\n\n\n\n\nBOND Hub Interactive Data Tool\n\n\n\nBank On National Data Hub: Findings from 2024\n\n\n\nA data hub shows how clients are using their “Bank On” accounts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff LangkampSenior Vice PresidentBank Five Nine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa LockeCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid RothsteinSenior PrincipalCities for Financial Empowerment Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErin WaddellChairBank On Louisville \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-bank-on-reaching-unbanked-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking
DESCRIPTION:During this Connecting Communities webinar\, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors will share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED)\, which was fielded in October 2025 and will be released shortly before this Connecting Communities event. The survey is a key tool for measuring the economic well-being of U.S. households and identifying potential risks to their finances. \n\n\n\nIn addition to monitoring household financial circumstances\, the survey explores a range of related topics. In 2025\, it introduced new questions about the use of generative AI at work\, alongside expanded modules on Buy Now\, Pay Later\, financial fraud\, homeowners insurance\, and student loan debt. The survey also continues to track other financial topics such as access to credit\, housing affordability\, child care costs\, student loans\, economic hardship\, and banking.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia LloroPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen MerryPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike ZabekSenior EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlantamoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-highlights-2025-survey-household-economics-decisionmaking/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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SUMMARY:Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Rural Economies through Investment
DESCRIPTION:Investment is a critical part of any healthy\, growing economy\, but the geography of investment – specifically community and economic development investment – can be uneven. This session will  foster a research-driven conversation on community development finance ecosystems that help address barriers to community investment in smaller towns and rural communities. The session will feature insights from the Richmond Fed’s Rural Investment Collaborative\, as well as research on factors that support community investment. \n\n\n\n2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\n\n\n\nWhere people live can affect their financial well-being and job prospects. This is especially true for residents of lower-income neighborhoods. Join us for the 2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\, Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies. \n\n\n\nIn this year’s three seminars\, experts will share their research on job market conditions\, the impact of community-focused strategies\, and how investments can help local economies thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how research and effective strategies can create opportunities that benefit local communities as a whole. \n\n\n\nAddtional events: \n\n\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies through Labor Market Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-rural-economies-investment/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Federal Reserve Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T133000
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SUMMARY:Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies through Labor Market Policies
DESCRIPTION:Place plays an important role in the economic outcomes of residents. Place-based strategies have long been used  to address employment and mobility barriers in lower-income communities. However\, evidence on the effectiveness of such initiatives has been mixed. Researchers in this seminar will examine the impact of workforce development programs\, sharing ideas to improve them and offering insights to help inform future policy strategies. \n\n\n\n2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\n\n\n\nWhere people live can affect their financial well-being and job prospects. This is especially true for residents of lower-income neighborhoods. Join us for the 2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\, Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies. \n\n\n\nIn this year’s three seminars\, experts will share their research on job market conditions\, the impact of community-focused strategies\, and how investments can help local economies thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how research and effective strategies can create opportunities that benefit local communities as a whole. \n\n\n\nAddtional events: \n\n\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Rural Economies through Investment\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-local-economies-labor-market-policies/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Federal Reserve Research Seminar Series
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SUMMARY:2026 Investing in Rural America Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference\, a flagship event for the Richmond Fed’s Center for Rural Economies. Mark your calendars for September 30 – October 2\, 2026\, as we gather at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference will showcase innovative strategies for rural prosperity across several key areas: \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic development\n\n\n\nSmall business development\n\n\n\nFinancial inclusion\n\n\n\nWorkforce pathways\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference creates a valuable space for attendees to: \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with influential rural stakeholders from across the nation\n\n\n\nLearn about cutting-edge approaches to rural economic vitality\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions that shape the future of rural America\n\n\n\n\n\nOur new venue\, the historic Omni Grove Park Inn\, offers a stunning backdrop for collaboration and inspiration\, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nRegistration details will be available in the coming months. To ensure you receive notification when registration opens\, please sign up here. \n\n\n\nFor more information about our ongoing work in supporting small towns and rural communities\, visit our Center for Rural Economies page. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nPolicymakers\, community representatives\, business executives\, nonprofit leaders\, investors\, workforce development professionals. \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-investing-rural-america-conference/
LOCATION:Omni Grove Park Inn\, 290 Macon Avenue\, Ashville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
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