Intermediating Impact: Financial Innovations That Are Creating Opportunity-Rich Neighborhoods
2023-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Tuesday, November 14, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host an in-person event focused on how joint efforts by impact investors and the community development finance sector can foster opportunity-rich neighborhoods and lead to a stronger economy.

Discussions will include the Federal Reserve’s role in past financial innovations; opportunities for community development financial institutions and impact investors to work as partners; and laying the groundwork for impact financing to meet community needs.

This event will be of interest to leaders in banking, Community Development Financial Institutions, impact investing, philanthropies, and nonprofits. The public event will be followed by an afternoon of invitation-only roundtable discussions on topics including climate, health, and community development finance.

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Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market: Renting, Owning, and Implications for the Racial Wealth Gap
2023-11-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Stable and affordable rental housing provides an essential foundation for economic participation and upward mobility. At the same time, homeownership has historically provided a primary pathway to wealth creation in the US. Consequently, the dual aims of affordability and wealth generation can put rental and homeownership policies at odds with each other.

Join us November 13 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET for a research-driven discussion around efforts to increase rental affordability, access to homeownership, and housing stability. Experts will also address how different approaches to these aims will have implications for the ability of housing policy to reduce wealth disparities by race and income.

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1:00-1:05 pm ET

Introduction and welcoming remarks

Jennie BlizzardCommunications AdvisorFed Communities

Elizabeth KneeboneAssistant Vice President, Community Development ResearchFederal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

1:05-1:45 pm ET

Panel 1: Strategies to address the affordability gap for renters

Peggy BaileyVice President for Housing and Income SecurityCenter on Budget and Policy PrioritiesModerator

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

Sara KimberlinExecutive Director and Senior Research ScholarStanford Center on Poverty and Inequality

1:45-2:25 pm ET

Panel 2: Challenges in increasing access to homeownership and closing the racial wealth gap

Rocio Sanchez-MoyanoSenior Researcher, Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of San FranciscoModerator

Jung Hyun ChoiSenior Research Associate, Housing Finance Policy CenterUrban Institute

Carolina ReidI. Donald Terner Distinguished Professor in Affordable Housing and Urban Policy in the Department of City and Regional Planning and Faculty Research Advisor Terner Center for Housing Innovation at the University of California at Berkeley

2:25-2:30 pm ET

Closing remarks

Beth MattinglyAssistant Vice PresidentFederal Reserve Bank of Boston

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About the Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series

Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market

The Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series is a forum for exploring the intersection of research, policy, and practice in the community development field. The Series expands access to high-quality research that informs stakeholders who are working to support low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. Our 2023 theme is Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market.

Child Care Impacts on the Labor Market: Solutions and Opportunities
2023-11-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
ABOUT THE VIRTUAL EVENT

Join us on Thursday, November 9 for Child Care Impacts on the Labor Market: Solutions and Opportunities to discuss how supporting the supply side of the child care sector can remove barriers to employment for working parents.

Participants will hear from experts about:

The economic impact of child care and how it is a key workforce support, particularly during this current labor shortage.

What states, regions, and localities have learned over the past three years about what types of investment can increase the affordability and accessibility of child care.

How to create additional supports for child care providers in ways that stabilize the sector and begin to help it grow again.

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Conversations on Equity: The Role of Cities in the Pursuit of Economic Equity
2023-11-08 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102, United States
Cities are critical hubs of economic activity and opportunity, but their growth potential in the United States has been constrained by historical policies and practices, such as redlining and urban renewal, as well as contemporary challenges. Understanding these structural barriers can help communities unlock opportunities for equitable growth.

The next Conversations on Equity event from the St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity will explore how American cities can foster or inhibit economic equity. For this discussion, Institute Director William M. Rodgers III will be joined by economist Rick McGahey, senior fellow at the Schwartz Center and the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy and author of the recently published book “Unequal Cities: Overcoming Anti-Urban Bias to Reduce Inequality in the United States.” The conversation will draw on findings from that work.

Join us to learn about:

The unique role that cities play in our economy

How past and current barriers have led to disparities in economic growth and mobility within American cities and between cities and their suburbs

Potential strategies for encouraging more equitable economic growth

Speakers

William M. Rodgers IIIRick McGahey

This event, which begins with a 4:30 p.m. reception prior to the discussion, will be held in person at the St. Louis Fed. The first 50 guest to arrive will receive a copy of the book “Unequal Cities: Overcoming Anti-Urban Bias to Reduce Inequality in the United States.”

Parking accommodations are complimentary, and the event is free to attend.

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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 around obstacles to economic equity. Guests share their views on a range of topics and discuss evidence-based solutions aimed at dismantling such obstacles.

Please note: This is an in-person event only.

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Addressing Obstacles to Opportunity for Foreign-Born Workers
2023-11-06 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
We invite you to join us November 6 for a virtual convening about barriers foreign-born workers may experience in the labor market and how states are responding. To open the event, our staff will present Minneapolis Fed research on how occupational licensing can limit full labor force participation for foreign-born workers. We will also introduce our new Occupational Licensing Dashboard, which provides insight into the landscape of worker licensure in the United States. We are excited to share these findings and resources, 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.

Following the research presentation, a panel of subject matter experts from the government, nonprofit, and academic sectors will discuss what states are doing to better support foreign-born workers in the workforce. This conversation is timely for the Ninth Federal Reserve District this year, as the Minnesota Legislature just passed ongoing funding for an Office for New Americans, and the North Dakota Legislative Assembly created an Office for Legal Immigration.

We hope you will join us for this important conversation as we examine these issues on a local, state, and national level!

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Speakers

Rich André, American Immigration Council

Hugh Cassidy, Kansas State University

Mary Hogan, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Veena Iyer, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

Abdiwahab Mohamed, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Ryan Nunn, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Alene Tchourumoff, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Agenda

1:00-1:05 pm CT

Welcome, Overview, and Introductions

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

1:05-1:25 pm CT

Presentation: New Tools for Understanding How Occupational Licensing Matters to Workers

Speaker: Ryan Nunn, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

1:25-2:25 pm CT

Panel: State Actions to Better Integrate Foreign-Born Workers into the Labor Market

Moderator: Mary Hogan, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Panelists:

Rich André, American Immigration Council

Hugh Cassidy, Kansas State University

Veena Iyer, Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota

Abdiwahab Mohamed, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

2:25-2:30 pm CT

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Equitable Investments for a Thriving Bay Area
2023-11-01 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The California Endowment, 2000 Franklin Street, Oakland, California, 94612
The Bay Area has experienced substantial changes in the geographic location and growth of low-income communities including low-income communities of color, particularly into the outer regions such as Solano County, eastern Contra Costa County, and southern Santa Clara County. Despite unprecedented levels of pandemic-related resources and investments, the outer regions of the Bay Area continue to be underfunded even when the population experiencing poverty continues to increase. As a result, these communities lack sufficient resources, services, and capacity to maintain long-term economic health and stability.

Join us on Wednesday, November 1 to explore the changing demographics of low-income communities across the Bay Area’s outer regions, the unmet needs of these communities, and opportunities to strengthen local capacity and investments.

At this event, attendees will:

Hear about research that will help provide a holistic picture of uneven community development funding and investments. These conditions exist within a context of well-documented racial disparities and systemic barriers to accessing capital.

Examine unique community development challenges in outer suburban regions

Hear from local community organizations and funders who are working to close the gap between the needs of low-income communities and local investments/resources

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Hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in partnership with Urban Habitat and United Way Bay Area.

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CRA Training for Community-Based Organizations
2023-10-26 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (FRBR) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are sponsoring a virtual workshop on the Community Reinvestment Act.

Designed for community-based organizations, this workshop will review the regulation and discuss ways which community organizations can collaborate more effectively with banks. Topics discussed include an overview of the CRA, understanding the impact of bank performance context, the types of bank activities that qualify for CRA consideration and strategies to develop successful partnerships with banks.

Registration is limited to representatives from community-based organizations/nonprofits.

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People, Possibilities, Practice: Designing a Better Future for Workers
2023-10-18 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 10 Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
How can we ensure that employers get the talent they need, remove barriers to entry into the job market, and grow quality jobs that provide economic mobility for workers and strengthen our region?

Join us on Wednesday, October 18, at 3:00 p.m. at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia as we explore these questions and ways to design a better workforce system in the Greater Philadelphia area. This event brings together business leaders, policymakers, workforce practitioners, and workers to design solutions with workers in mind.

This session will build on research from the Federal Reserve System’s Worker Voices Project, and you’ll hear about new research on job quality and improving talent access. Join us to hear from regional and national leaders and share your thoughts about building a better future for workers.

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Agenda

3:00 pm ET

Welcome

Patrick Harker, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

3:30 pm ET

Research in Action

Keith Wardrip, Senior Community Development Research Manager and Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Ashley Putnam, Director, Economic Growth & Mobility Project, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Ryo Tashiro, Senior Outreach Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Moderated by: Tameisha Bridges-Mansfield, Vice President, Jobs for the Future

4:00 pm ET

The Philadelphia Perspective: Changing the Narrative

Carniesha Kwashie, Senior Manager, Workforce Development, PECO

Orlando Perez, QA Engineer, FreedomPay

Jane Oates, President, WorkingNation

Gwyneth Gaul, Associate Vice President, Comcast

Moderated by: Michael O’Bryan, Founder, Humanature, and Distinguished Resident Fellow, Drexel Lindy Institute

5:00 pm ET

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FedTalk: What Is Wealth Distribution and Why Does It Matter?
2023-10-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
How a country’s wealth is divided among its population, also called wealth distribution, is a product of multiple factors including income, household savings, and asset returns. Recent measures reveal the wealthiest 1 percent of American households typically holds more than 30 percent of the country’s wealth – an imbalance that is significant and of particular interest to economists.

What causes wealth inequality and why does wealth distribution matter to economists and policymakers?

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland for a conversation about new ways to study wealth distribution and a question-and-answer session about the impact of wealth distribution and inequality in the United States.

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2023 Center for Indian Country Development Webinar Series: Nuts, Bolts, and Cables: Opportunities in Tribal Broadband
2023-10-16 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
We invite you to join us October 16 for a conversation about the research on tribal broadband and opportunities for tribes to improve their communities’ Internet access. This is the third event in the Center for Indian Country Development’s (CICD’s) 2023 webinar series: Cultivating Native Economies in the 21st Century. The series provides tribal leaders, policymakers, and practitioners with information they can use to strengthen and expand Indian Country economic prosperity.

Internet access connects communities to economic opportunity and vital services. Research from CICD has found that tribal areas have inadequate access to high-speed Internet, known as broadband. Today, new funding and partnership possibilities are opening opportunities for tribes to improve their communities’ digital infrastructure. Seizing these opportunities requires accurate, comprehensive data on the state of broadband across Indian Country.

Our October 16 webinar will feature research on the tribal digital divide and information on modern broadband policies and programs. Tribal broadband practitioners and federal policymakers will discuss data challenges as well as opportunities for tribal governments to advance their service networks. Presenters and panelists will also explore the connection between tribes’ ability to make decisions about their digital infrastructure and tribal sovereignty. Participants will have the opportunity to share questions as part of a live question-and-answer session.

The event is held in partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the American Indian Policy Institute at Arizona State University.

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

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Geoffrey Blackwell (Muscogee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Omaha), Co-Chair, Economic, Finance, and Community Development Committee and Technology and Telecommunications Subcommittee, National Congress of American Indians

Valerie Fast Horse (Coeur d’Alene Tribe), Coeur d’Alene Tribe

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

Traci Morris (Chickasaw), American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University

Matthew Rantanen (Cree), Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association and Tribal Delight Village

Steven Shepelwich, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

H Trostle (Cherokee Nation), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Danae Wilson (Nez Perce), White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

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2:00-2:10 pm CT

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

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

2:10-2:15 pm CT

Opening Blessing

2:15-2:20 pm CT

Tribal Broadband History and Current Funding

Presenter: H Trostle (Cherokee Nation), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

3:50-4:20 pm CT

Panel: Federal Contracting and Tribal Economic Development

Moderator: H Trostle (Cherokee Nation), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Panelists:

Geoffrey Blackwell (Muscogee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Omaha), National Congress of American Indians

Traci Morris (Chickasaw), American Indian Policy Institute, Arizona State University

2:45-3:10 pm CT

Nuts, Bolts, and Cables of Network Sovereignty

Moderator: Steven Shepelwich,  Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Panelists:

Valerie Fast Horse (Coeur d’Alene Tribe), Coeur d’Alene Tribe

Matthew Rantan (Cree), Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association and Tribal Digital Village

Danae Wilson (Nez Perce), White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

3:10-3:25 pm CT

Audience Q&A

Moderator: H Trostle (Cherokee Nation), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

3:25-3:30 pm CT

Closing Remarks and Thank You

Speaker: H Trostle (Cherokee Nation), CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

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Connecting Communities: Navigating Benefits Cliffs - Barriers and Solutions
2023-10-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

Benefits cliffs create economic challenges for workers and employers alike. A benefits cliff may occur when an increase in income—from working more hours, getting a raise, or taking a new position—pushes a worker above the income eligibility limit for one or more public assistance programs, and the loss of assistance is greater than the value of the increase. This forces people to choose between their family’s immediate financial best interest and their own longer-term wage growth and career advancement. These cliffs can also stymie employers seeking to hire workers and develop their skills through internal career pathway opportunities.

Join us October 12th for a dynamic session with experts exploring this economic challenge from the perspective of employers, the Federal Reserve, and community leaders who help families navigate public assistance programs and plan for career advancement opportunities. You’ll learn about tools developed by the Atlanta Fed that can identify and inform mitigation strategies. You’ll also hear about innovation pilots including Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington D.C. that may inform the future efforts of state and community leaders working to develop solutions to the benefits cliff.

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Brittany Birken, PhDDirector and Principal AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Kwain BryantManager, Career NavigationGoodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont

Talethia EdwardsFamily Advocate & Coalition BuilderThe H.A.N.D. Up Project

Geoff KingProgram Manager, Career Mobility Action PlanDistrict of Columbia Department of Human Services

Marielle LovecchioDirectorTennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility

Alexander Ruder, PhDDirector and Principal AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Michelle WatsonChief Executive OfficerFlorida Alliance of Children’s Council & Trusts

Gabriella Chiarenza Communications AdvisorFed Communities

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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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Ask the SF Fed: Labor Markets, Inflation, and the Economy
2023-10-12 10:35 - 11:35 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
Join us on October 12 at 10:35 a.m. PST, for a live discussion on labor markets, inflation, and the economy. Our featured speaker, Sylvain Leduc, will answer pre-submitted questions from the public in a discussion with our host moderator, Laura Monfredini, Senior Vice President. Key topics will include the challenges of high inflation in the services sector, imbalances in the labor market, and the Fed’s efforts to restore price stability.This will be a livestreamed event open to everyone and will be made available as a recording.

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Digital Inclusion Research Forum
2023-10-12 09:00 - 2023-10-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 2200 N Pearl St, Dallas, Texas, 75201, United States
The forum will highlight the latest digital inclusion research, plus emerging methodologies and best practices in the sector. You’ll join academics, researchers, community development practitioners and policymakers for impactful conversations around digital inclusion research in such areas as program evaluation, outcomes measurement, socioeconomic benefits of digital inclusion interventions, and historically underserved and unserved communities. This in-person event will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. Please register by October 2, 2023.

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Location

This in-person event will be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas in Uptown Dallas. You can find additional hotel information and driving directions on the event website.

Accommodations

W Dallas – Victory2440 Victory Park LaneDallas, Texas 75219214-397-4100Booking Code: # M-QT7XQEO$249/night

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2023 Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute Research Conference (Livestream)
2023-10-05 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Showcasing frontier research to enhance economic opportunity and inclusive growth.

The Opportunity & Inclusive Growth Institute at the Minneapolis Fed will host its 2023 research conference on October 5, 2023. This event will showcase the range of frontier-style research with which the Institute engages. (Read the detailed event program and papers.)

The event’s keynote speaker will be Jed Kolko, Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs. Secretary Kolko coordinates economic analysis for the Commerce Department and provides direction and oversight for the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Before joining the Commerce Department, Kolko served as chief economist at Indeed, a global jobs site, and Trulia, an online real-estate firm.

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Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market: How Financial Models Advance and Constrain Low-Income Communities
2023-10-02 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Since the Great Recession, financial markets have increasingly influenced housing markets and have had a particular impact on low- and moderate-income communities. Whether selling homes through contracts for deed or acquiring single-family homes to rent out, corporate and institutional investors are both expanding and constraining opportunity.

Join us October 2 for a research-driven discussion that will explore how both contracts for deed and investor-owned single-family rentals are affecting lower-income communities.

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Speakers & Agenda

2:00-2:02 pm ET

Welcome and opening remarks

Jennie BlizzardCommunications AdvisorFed Communities

Lisa NelsonAssistant Vice PresidentFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

2:02-2:03 pm ET

Introduction of Panelists

2:03-2:45 pm ET

Panel 1: Contract for Deed panel

Sarah Bolling ManciniCo-Director of AdvocacyNational Consumer Law CenterModerator

John GreenManaging PrincipalBlackstar Stability

Hal MartinPolicy EconomistFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Eric SeymourAssistant ProfessorEdward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University

2:45-2:47 pm ET

Transition and introduction of panelists

2:47-3:29 pm ET

Panel 2: Investor-Owned Single-Family Homes panel

Libby StarlingDirectorFederal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisModerator

Brian AnAssistant Professor and Director of Master of Science in Public PolicySchool of Public Policy at Georgia Tech

Laurie GoodmanInstitute FellowUrban Institute

Kyle MangumSenior EconomistFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

3:29-3:30 pm ET

Closing remarks

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About the Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series

Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market

The Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series is a forum for exploring the intersection of research, policy, and practice in the community development field. The Series expands access to high-quality research that informs stakeholders who are working to support low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. Our 2023 theme is Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market.

2023 Environmental Economics and Policy Conference: Measuring and Adapting to Climate Risk
2023-10-02 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Monday, October 2, 2023, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, will host the second annual Environmental Economics and Policy Conference.

The in-person event will feature a keynote presentation from Columbia University Professor and Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz, a moderated discussion with Stiglitz and New York Fed President John C. Williams, academic paper presentations, and panel discussions. Researchers, financial services professionals, advocates, and urbanists will discuss quantifying and mitigating climate risk. The event will be of interest to academics, economists, leaders of community organizations, city and state agencies, and policy advocacy organizations. A reception will follow the event.

This event is open to the public and to 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.

Registration closes September 27, 2023.

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Conversation with the Chair: A Teacher Town Hall Meeting (Livestream)
2023-09-28 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell will host a town hall with educators in Washington, D.C. and nationwide via webcast. The Chair will respond to questions from the in-person audience and virtual participants from across the country. In-person attendance is by invitation only. Attendees and media representatives must register in advance.

Watch live on YouTube on September 28, 2023 at 4 pm ET.

You can also follow the Federal Reserve Board on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and join in on the discussion by using #FedTownHall.

Event contact: Laura Shipley

Media contact: Joe Pavel 202-452-2955

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Minorities in Banking Forum
2023-09-27 08:00 - 2023-09-28 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, 2200 N Pearl St, Dallas, Texas, 75201, United States
This forum is designed to enhance the careers and networks of mid-to senior-level leaders of color in the financial services industry. Event sessions will include industry updates, professional development conversations, diversity and inclusion strategies, and networking opportunities.

Visit the event registration site for the latest agenda details.

Registration deadline: September 20, 2023

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CPE Credit

CPE credit will be available for most sessions. Instructions on how to receive credit for your participation and additional information on the learning objectives will be available at a later date.

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Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market: Research on Strategies for Preserving and Expanding Rental Housing Affordability
2023-09-26 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Board of Governors, 20th and C Streets NW, Washington, DC, 20551, United States
Join us in person or virtually for a community development research seminar exploring challenges and opportunities in the affordable rental housing market.

Panelists will discuss their research on rental housing dynamics during the pandemic and how those lessons can inform strategies to expand the number of low-cost rental units in the future.

To attend in-person and enjoy a networking reception with the panelists, please register by September 19. Virtual participants may register any time before the seminar.

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1-1:30 pm ET in-person only

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1:30-1:40 pm ET

Introduction and welcoming remarks

Michelle BowmanFederal Reserve GovernorFederal Reserve Board of Governors pre-recorded

Angelyque CampbellCommunity Affairs OfficerFederal Reserve Board of Governors

1:40-2:35 pm ET

Panel 1: Challenges for Rental Affordability in the Pandemic Era and Beyond

Rebecca YaeDirectorThe Housing Initiative at PennModerator

Anamita GallCivic DesignerThe Lab @ DC

Jacob HaasSenior Research SpecialistEviction Lab

Senta LeslieAssociate Director, Eviction PreventionVirginia Department of Housing and Community Development

Igor PopovChief EconomistApartment List

2:35-2:45 pm ET

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2:45-3:45 pm ET

Panel 2: Regulatory and Programmatic Strategies to Increase the Supply of Lower-Cost Rental Units

Jenny SchuetzSenior FellowBrookings MetroModerator

Ophelia BasgalAffiliateTerner Center for Housing Innovation

Annette KimAssociate ProfessorSol Price School of Public PolicyUniversity of Southern California

Nicholas MarantzAssociate Professor, Urban Planning and Public PolicyUniversity of California, Irvine

Vince WangAssistant ProfessorRunstad Department of Real EstateUniversity of Washington

3:45-3:50 pm ET

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This seminar is hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors and Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Philadelphia.

About the Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series

Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market

The Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series is a forum for exploring the intersection of research, policy, and practice in the community development field. The Series expands access to high-quality research that informs stakeholders who are working to support low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. Our 2023 theme is Keys to Opportunity in the Housing Market.

Increasing Equitable Access to Affordable Housing Finance: Early Learnings from CDFI Programs for Housing Developers of Color
2023-09-21 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
Equitable access to financial services is vital to a strong and inclusive economy. In response to well-documented disparities and systemic barriers in access to capital, CDFIs across the country have been undertaking efforts to connect mission-driven capital to communities of color. Many leaders in the affordable housing field have responded by re-thinking lending products and credit processes to better serve developers of color.

Join us on September 21 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET for a discussion with CDFIs that are leading initiatives to enhance capital access and the growth of real estate development firms led by developers of color.

The webinar will address:

ways that increasing the flow of capital to developers of color could reduce disparities by creating new jobs, generating new revenue, and building new homes.

how various CDFIs are approaching this work and how it differs from existing programs.

initial results and early learnings from these programs.

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Reinventing Our Communities (ROC) 2024 Cohort Informational Webinar
2023-09-14 14:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Are you a community leader, organizer, planner, practitioner, or funder with a passion for developing and strengthening opportunities for equitable, sustainable economic growth in your region? Join us to learn more about how the Reinventing Our Communities (ROC) Cohort Program may benefit your community. ROC 2024 cohorts will participate in one of two topical tracks: inclusive rental housing or workforce development. Register for this informational webinar to learn more.

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Event details

The ROC 2024 application window is now open! During this session, ROC program leads Ali Shott and Sloane Kaiser will share the goals of the program, what’s involved, and how to apply. Presenters will also dive deeper into how communities have benefited from this program and what outcomes they have achieved. There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. A session recording will also be made available.

If you have questions, please email frbp.roc.local@phil.frb.org.

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Since 2020, the ROC Cohort Program has been working alongside cross-sector community groups to identify and address barriers to inclusive growth in their local economies. To date, 28 communities from 15 states have participated in the program.

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Fueling an Inclusive Economy: The Role of Employment Social Enterprises
2023-09-14 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, 101 Market Street, San Francisco, California, 94105, United States
Despite recent record lows in unemployment, many Americans are on the sidelines of the economy due to employment barriers like experiences with homelessness or justice system involvement. Employment social enterprises are businesses that reveal and reinforce the talent of these individuals, so the economy can benefit from their skills and contributions.

The employment social enterprise model is an evidence-based solution that successfully transitions people into the workforce, while generating earned revenue to cover their programmatic costs. However, employment social enterprises, especially those led by entrepreneurs that have been historically or systemically marginalized, have faced barriers in accessing start-up and growth capital.

Join us for a discussion about how employment social enterprises remove barriers to employment for Americans who are traditionally sidelined from the labor market. At this event, participants will:

Explore different models and business practices for connecting this untapped sector of the workforce with stable, quality jobs that benefit employers, individuals, and broader communities.

Hear from experts about strategies aimed at building an inclusive economy that works for everyone.

Review research from the Federal Reserve System’s Worker Voices Project, which aims to provide a more holistic understanding of workers’ recent experiences in the labor market.

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This is a hybrid event offering in-person and virtual attendance options. If you will be in the San Francisco Bay Area, we invite you to register to attend in-person. Please note that in-person registration is limited, and a waitlist is available.

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This event is hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco in partnership with REDF.

Connecting Communities: How CDFIs are faring – Insights from the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey
2023-09-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) provide financial products and services to underserved markets where it may be difficult to access what traditional financial institutions offer. Every other year, the Fed conducts a survey of CDFIs to better understand the barriers and opportunities that they face. This year’s survey sought input on a variety of topics that range from demand for products and product innovation.

This year, 453 institutions responded to the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey. Learn about key findings from the survey and thoughts about the road ahead for CDFIs. During the survey presentation, speakers will discuss demand for CDFIs’ products and services, challenges to meeting demand—including lending capital—and innovations in products and practices. Plus, learn about CDFIs’ approaches to tracking outcomes—and their limitations. Then, speakers will discuss how the survey results help inform future Fed research initiatives. Speakers will share Fed research on CDFIs’ use of secondary markets and financial leverage.

Speakers

Surekha CarpenterResearch AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Charlene “Charly” van DijkSenior Advisor, Community Economic DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Jonathan KivellDirector of Community InvestmentsFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Maria Carmelita RectoCommunity Development SpecialistFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Jacob ScottCommunity Development AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of New York

Jennie BlizzardCommunications AdvisorFed Communitiesmoderator

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About Connecting Communities®

Real people. Real research. Real conversations.

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

Have questions about the program? Contact us.

Conversations on Equity: Women, Workforce and the Wage Gap
2023-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102, United States
The last 75 years ushered in a convergence in the labor force participation of men and women. In 1948, only 33% of women participated in the labor force, compared with 87% of men. Fast-forward to 2022, when 57% of women and 69% of men participated in the labor force. Despite this convergence, pay gaps and other structural barriers still prevent women from benefitting from their labor more fully. The next event in the St. Louis Fed’s Conversations on Equity series will explore barriers to participation and more equitable wages that women face in the labor market. This in-person event is free to attend but registration is required by August 16, 2023.

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This event will feature a discussion with William M. Rodgers III, Director of the St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity, and Heidi Hartmann, a distinguished economist in residence at the Program on Gender Analysis in Economics at American University and the founding president of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research.

William M. Rodgers IIIDirector, Institute for Economic EquitySt. Louis Fed

Heidi HartmannFounding PresidentInstitute for Women’s Policy Research

Please join us for a reception prior to the start of the discussion. Parking accommodations are complimentary. 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 around obstacles to economic equity. Guests share their views on a range of topics and discuss evidence-based solutions aimed at dismantling such obstacles.

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Reinventing Our Communities (ROC) 2024 Cohort Informational Webinar
2023-08-22 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Are you a community leader, organizer, planner, practitioner, or funder with a passion for developing and strengthening opportunities for equitable, sustainable economic growth in your region? Join us to learn more about how the Reinventing Our Communities (ROC) Cohort Program may benefit your community. ROC 2024 cohorts will participate in one of two topical tracks: inclusive rental housing or workforce development. Register for this informational webinar to learn more.

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The ROC 2024 application window is now open! During this session, ROC program leads Ali Shott and Sloane Kaiser will share the goals of the program, what’s involved, and how to apply. Presenters will also dive deeper into how communities have benefited from this program and what outcomes they have achieved. There will also be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. A session recording will also be made available.

An additional session will also be held on September 14.

If you have questions, please email frbp.roc.local@phil.frb.org.

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Since 2020, the ROC Cohort Program has been working alongside cross-sector community groups to identify and address barriers to inclusive growth in their local economies. To date, 28 communities from 15 states have participated in the program.

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Rural Community Action Assembly: Recovery-Friendly Workplaces for Workforce Development
2023-08-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Recovery-friendly workplaces allow businesses to be at the forefront of using inclusive hiring practices to address workforce shortages and offer opportunities to often-stigmatized, historically overlooked job seekers. This event is for rural economic or workforce development corporations, rural chambers of commerce, nonprofits working with low- and moderate-income communities, and other rural or countywide decision makers who want to learn more about inclusive workforce models. Participation is free for this virtual event but registration is required.

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Attendees will hear from subject matter experts who will make the economic case for a more inclusive and wholistic approach to labor force participation. You’ll learn about the benefits of businesses becoming recovery-friendly workplaces and how this approach has evolved from a recruitment strategy to a new philosophy for hiring methods.

Presenters include

Lisa Davis, Director, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health

Glenn Sterner, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, Penn State Abington

Kristina Brant, Assistant Professor of Rural Sociology, Penn State University

Denise H. Continenza, Extension Educator, Food, Families & Health, Penn State Extension – Lehigh County

Douglas Swanson, Coordinator for the Labor Studies Program, University of Missouri–St. Louis

A video recording and presentations will be shared publicly afterward. Participants will have opportunities to engage with their peers, and all attendees will be encouraged to contribute to the conversation.

For questions about this event, please contact Philip Jones at philip.jones@phil.frb.org.

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This virtual meeting is a continuation of the Rural Community Action Assemblies. Launched in 2020, the series focuses on actionable research and programmatic models to promote strong and equitable community, economic, and workforce development in rural Pennsylvania. This year’s series is cohosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development.

Connecting Communities: Shifting Perspectives and Expectations on Employment
2023-08-10 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

Workers are key to the country’s economic success. Their voices are critical to conversations about understanding the labor market. Last year, the Federal Reserve held virtual focus groups across the US to find out how workers in lower-wage roles and job seekers with less than a bachelor’s degree experienced the labor market during the pandemic.

Join us for insights about how many workers are reshaping the workforce. The discussion will address enhanced expectations of job quality and how workers are using skill development and self-investment to change their economic opportunities.

During the event, Federal Reserve Presidents Raphael Bostic from the Atlanta Fed and Patrick T. Harker from the Philadelphia Fed will share their perspectives about this important topic.

Speakers

Raphael BosticPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Patrick T. HarkerPresident and Chief Executive OfficerFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.President and Chief Executive OfficerSHRM

Tameshia Bridges Mansfield Vice President, Workforce and Regional EconomiesJobs for the Futuremoderator

David ByardTeaching FellowPer Scholas

Rebecca HansonExecutive DirectorSEIU-UHW Joint Employer Education Fund

Sarah MillerPrincipal AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Ashley PutnamDirector, Economic Growth & Mobility ProjectFederal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Whitney FelderMarketing Communications SpecialistFed Communities

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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.

Building Resilience to Disruptions from Wildfire Smoke
2023-08-08 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
The increasing incidence of wildfire smoke across the western United States has caused disruption to the economy and impacted communities, particularly those that already face greater economic barriers.

Join the San Francisco Fed for a discussion about potential opportunities to build resilience against hazards like wildfire smoke. The webinar will share:

Relevant research on wildfire smoke and the extent to which underserved and distressed communities have been exposed.

Examples of resilience investments being undertaken to protect 12th District economies from the growing risks associated with wildfire smoke.

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Fed Listens: Atlanta Community Listening Session (Livestream)
2023-08-07 08:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
The Atlanta Fed invites you to join us for a listening session to explore how workers, businesses, and communities in the Southeast are navigating the economy.

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

Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic and Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman will moderate a conversation with two panels of leaders from the public as well as from the private and nonprofit sectors. The conversation will focus on two important groups in the economy: workers in lower-wage roles and small business owners.

This event is free and open to the public.

Speakers

Raphael Bostic, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Michelle Bowman, Governor, Federal Reserve Board of Governors

Anita Davis, Founder and President, Praxis Strategic Solutions

Keith Parker, President and Chief Executive Officer, Goodwill of North Georgia

Will Ruzic, Vice President of Facilities and Operations, Provalus

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Women in Banking Forum
2023-08-03 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, Colorado, 80203, United States
Join other women leaders in the financial services sector for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s Women in Banking Forum. This event is designed to bring together mid-to senior-level women leaders in the financial services industry and will include banking, economic, leadership and professional development content to enhance your careers and networks.

This is an in-person event for mid- to senior-level women leaders in the financial services industry. The registration deadline is July 28, 2023. Please visit the event site for the agenda and CPE credit details.

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This forum is hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – Denver Branch in partnership with Colorado Bankers Association, Independent Community Bankers of Colorado, Wyoming Bankers Association, and Independent Community Banker Association of New Mexico.

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