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.

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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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This event is an in-person program

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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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Speakers & Agenda

1-1:30 pm ET in-person only

Registration

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

Break

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

Closing remarks

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Location

This is a hybrid event offering in-person and virtual attendance options. A reception will follow the seminar for in-person attendees.

Seminar organizers

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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Location

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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Event details

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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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.

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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Event details

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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FedTalk: Benefits Cliff: How It’s Impacting Workers, Employers, and the Economy
2023-07-31 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Many lower-wage workers are familiar with the benefits cliff. This cliff occurs when an increase in a worker’s earned income causes a disproportionately greater loss of critical public assistance, from housing to childcare and healthcare benefits. A cliff can be prompted by a modest raise or a worker taking a new job with higher pay, or by someone rejoining the workforce after some time away. Sometimes the cliffs can be anticipated; often they are difficult to discern until a worker gets notice that they’ve lost a key benefit. It can be a disincentive to workers taking a job or wanting to advance in their career.

In the virtual FedTalk session on July 31, you’ll learn how the benefits cliff impacts individuals and families, employers, policymaking, and the economy overall. You’ll also learn about how some community organizations are working with state agencies and policymakers to make progress on the benefits cliff issue. Join us and bring your questions for this insightful conversation.

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Panelists

Scott FastWorkforce and Technology StrategistInnovate+Educate

Anne KandilisDirectorSpringfield WORKS

Marielle LovecchioDirectorTennessee Alliance for Economic Mobility

Moderators

Brittany BirkenChief Economic Development Director and Principal AdviserFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Gabriella ChiarenzaCommunications AdvisorFed Communities

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Rural Community Action Assembly: Broadband Deployment and Community Readiness
2023-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
A historic amount of federal funding for broadband infrastructure is on the way to each state across the country. Rural communities in our region are starting to assess their readiness to get and absorb this capital. Local leaders must make sure they’re prepared to make the most of this funding for their communities.

This event is for rural economic or workforce development corporations, nonprofits working with low- and moderate-income communities, and other rural or countywide decision makers who are looking to obtain — or want to know more about — this funding. Attendees will gain insights on the forthcoming Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Act and the Digital Equity Act and how to weave them into a comprehensive economic development strategy. Presentations will include recent data on access in rural Pennsylvania and how to increase capacity for applying for grants. Additionally, we’ll dive into the roles of small internet service providers, and others in community efforts toward digital inclusion. Participation is free for this virtual event but registration is required.

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Speakers include

Christopher Ali, Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications, Penn State University

Roberto Gallardo, Director, Purdue Center for Regional Development

LaShawn Williamson, Founder and CEO, Wave 7 Communications, LLC

Marty Qually, County Commissioner, Adams County (PA)

Event details

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.

A video recording and presentations will be shared publicly afterward. Please share this invitation with colleagues, friends, or others who might be interested in this event. Participants will have opportunities to engage with their peers, and all attendees will be encouraged to contribute to the conversation.

We hope you will join us. For questions about this series, please contact Philip Jones at philip.jones@phil.frb.org.

Visit the Philadelphia Fed to access recordings and presentations from past Rural Community Action Assemblies events.

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Utah CRA Workshop for Community Organizations: Working with Bank Partners
2023-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Virtual Event
Please join us for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) workshop for community-based organizations that serve Utah.

This interactive workshop is designed for representatives from nonprofits, community-based organizations, and public sector stakeholders who work in the community development field in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities.

The virtual event will include:

current information and training on the CRA,

success stories of nonprofit and financial instituion partnerships,

how CRA can benefit organizations and the communities they serve

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Connecting Communities: The Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2022
2023-07-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

How did inflation affect families last year? Did trends shift in the use of emerging financial products? Join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for a discussion that will explore findings from the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED). For the past decade, the SHED has provided insights into financial challenges families face. The latest report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2022 uncovers compelling data around various aspects of people’s financial lives.

Speakers

Jeff LarrimoreChief, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors

Alicia LloroPrincipal Economist, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors

Ellen MerryPrincipal Economist, Consumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors

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.

Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations
2023-07-11 14:30 - 15:45 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
We invite you to join us July 11 for a conversation about the latest research on the unique lending practices of Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). This is the second event in a new webinar series from the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD): 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 development.

Native CDFIs are a vital source of credit and financial services in Indian Country. CICD is shedding light on the unique characteristics and contributions of Native CDFIs, and best practices that strengthen their work and impact in Native communities.

Our July 11 webinar will feature recent research on Native CDFIs, including studies of Native CDFIs’ success with character-based lending practices and use of client counseling as a way to support clients and mitigate loan risk. The webinar will also offer insights from recently completed interviews with Native CDFI leaders across Indian Country who shared their perspectives on community needs, tailoring products and services to meet those needs, and where there are opportunities for and barriers to funding.

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

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Speakers

Michou Kokodoko, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Adrienne Smith, Opportunity Finance Network

Pete Upton (Ponca Tribe of Nebraska), Native CDFI Network

Lakota Vogel (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe), Four Brands Community Fund, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Board of Directors

Laura Wheeler, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Agenda

2:30-2:37 pm CT

Welcome, Overview, and Introductions

2:37-2:57 pm CT

Lending by Native CDFIs: Insights and Best Practices

Presenter: Laura Wheeler, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

2:57-3:40 pm CT

Moderated Practitioner Discussion

Moderator: Michou Kokodoko, CICD, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Panelists:

Adrienne Smith, Opportunity Finance Network

Pete Upton (Ponca Tribe of Nebraska), Native CDFI Network

Lakota Vogel (Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe), Four Bands Community Fund, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Board of Directors

3:40-3:45 pm CT

Closing Remarks and Transition

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College as an Investment: Costs, Payoffs, and Financing
2023-07-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
A college education is an important factor in determining future earnings, but the climbing costs of higher education in America have made paying for college more challenging in recent decades. Rising student debt was already a concern prior to Covid-19, but the widespread economic hardship brought on by the pandemic, highlighted existing inequities in higher education accessibility and financing. As the cost of college has steadily increased over the past 30 years, so has the need for student loans and other forms of financial aid.

Join us for the Economic Mobility Project’s next virtual event, College as an Investment: Costs, Payoffs, and Financing, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CT (12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET), when we will share new research and explore policies and challenges impacting higher education accessibility and student loan financing for millions of American households.

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Featured speakers

The event will feature opening remarks from Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, presentations by the Chicago Fed’s Lisa Barrow, senior economist and economic advisor, and Gene Amromin, vice president and director of financial research. The presentations will be followed by a roundtable discussion with Makola Abdullah, president of Virginia State University; Jason Delisle, nonresident senior fellow in the Center on Education Data and Policy at the Urban Institute; and Lesley J. Turner, associate professor of public policy at the University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy. The discussion will be moderated by Stacey Vanek Smith, cohost of NPR’s The Indicator from Planet Money.

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Conversations on Equity: Economic Challenges and Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Individuals
2023-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity’s next Conversations on Equity event will explore the state of economic equity for LGBTQ+ individuals. For this discussion, Institute Director Dr. William M. Rodgers III will be joined by Dr. M.V. Lee Badgett of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. In addition, Sophia Scott will share recent research that describes LGBTQ+ individuals’ income, wealth, financial stability and mental health outcomes compared with their straight or cisgender peers. The registration deadline for this virtual event is June 27, 2023.

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Join the conversation to hear more about:

Potential definitions for what economic equity entails

The business case for LGBTQ+ economic equity

How income, wealth, financial stability and mental well-being vary for those who identify as LGBTQ+ relative to their straight or cisgender peers

How shortcomings in data visibility can limit our understanding of the outcomes for and needs of LGBTQ+ individuals

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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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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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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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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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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This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options.

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.

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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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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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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This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual attendance options.

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.

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

View the agenda.

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

View the full speaker lineup.

When

May 22, 202310:45 AM – 7:45 PM

May 23, 20238:15 AM – 1:30 PM

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