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SUMMARY:Investing in Rural America: Exploring Rural Trends and Why They Matter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the third installment of the Investing in Rural America Webinar series\, presented by the Richmond Fed’s Center for Rural Economies.  \n\n\n\nIn this session\, titled “Exploring Rural Trends and Why They Matter\,” we will delve into the demographic shifts shaping rural communities and their implications for economic development\, workforce participation\, and community planning. Our speakers will share their insights on the latest rural population trends and discuss why understanding these changes is crucial for the future of rural America.  \n\n\n\nOur speakers will explore:   \n\n\n\n\n\nRecent demographic patterns in rural areas\, including population changes\, migration trends\, and age distribution shifts  \n\n\n\nThe impact of these trends on rural workforce\, healthcare\, education\, and infrastructure needs \n\n\n\nHow demographic changes influence rural economic development strategies  \n\n\n\nThe importance of data-driven decision making for rural community leaders and policymakers \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now and secure your spot! Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for our speakers throughout the event. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investing-rural-america-exploring-rural-trends-why-they-matter/
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SUMMARY:Collaborative Pathways for Community Development Research: A Networking Event with the St. Louis Fed in Louisville
DESCRIPTION:Join us to network with researchers from a range of disciplines and learn about engagement opportunities with the St. Louis Fed. Discover the broad set of community development resources—from programs and research to data tools—available to support your work\, including our:    \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Development Research Fellows Program\n\n\n\nCommunity Development Research Seminar Series\n\n\n\nFederal Reserve Data Tools\n\n\n\nAnd much\, much more\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will provide an opportunity to build relationships in the field\, exchange ideas\, and explore potential partnerships with fellow researchers representing multiple disciplines and from across the Fed’s Eighth District.  \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided and parking will be validated. \n\n\n\nPlease feel free to share this event with others in your institution or organization who may be interested. There is no fee to attend the event\, but you must register by Monday\, March 2.  \n\n\n\nWho might benefit from attending?\n\n\n\nResearchers | Professors  \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact the Community Development team at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org. \n\n\n\nThe opinions and statements expressed are those of the speakers and are intended only for informational purposes. They do not reflect official positions of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nAll times are Central. \n\n\n\nThe virtual portion of the event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 am CT \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration and Networking Lunch \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15 pm CT \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and OverviewSeema Sheth\, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive of the Louisville Branch\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisWilliam M. Rodgers III\, Vice President\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n12:25 pm CT \n\n\n\n\n\nOverview of Community Development Work at the St. Louis FedNishesh Chalise\, Senior Manager\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 pm CT \n\n\n\n\n\nCommunity Development Research Fellows Program Jeffrey Cohen\, Professor\, University of ConnecticutAlice Kassens\, Professor\, Roanoke College \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:05 pm CT \n\n\n\n\n\nCurrent Community Development Research ProjectsNishesh Chalise\, Senior Manager\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisLiz Deichmann\, Senior Researcher\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisMike Eggleston\, Senior Researcher\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisWilliam M. Rodgers III\, Vice President\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. LouisNicole Sumers-Gabr\, Senior Researcher\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1:50 pm CT \n\n\n\n\n\nClosing RemarksWilliam M. Rodgers III\, Vice President\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/collaborative-pathways-community-development-research-networking-event-st-louis-fed-louisville/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – Louisville Branch\, PNC Tower 101 S. Fifth St. 19th Floor Conference Room\, Louisville\, Kentucky\, 40202\, United States
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SUMMARY:Investor Ownership of Single-Family Rentals in the Twin Cities Region
DESCRIPTION:Investors own an increasing share of single-family rentals over the past two decades. Today\, nearly one in 20 single-family homes in the Twin Cities region is investor-owned. While creating more options for renters\, the rise of investor-owned homes has reduced opportunities for homeownership\, particularly in some neighborhoods. To better understand investor ownership in the Twin Cities region\, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis maintains a data tool that tracks investors’ activities within the metro from 2006 through 2024. Additional analyses reveal how the geography of investor ownership has changed over time. Join our webinar to learn more about both investor-owned rentals and the Minneapolis Fed’s data tool. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 9:05 am CT \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome and introduction\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Libby Starling \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:05 am – 10:12 am CT \n\n\n\n\n\nOverview of the Minneapolis Fed’s Investor Ownership Dashboard\n\n\n\nPresenter: Maxine Xu \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:12 am – 10:20 am CT \n\n\n\n\n\nKey Trends in Investor Ownership in the Twin Citites Region\n\n\n\nPresenter: Ben Horowitz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:20 am – 10:28 am CT \n\n\n\n\n\nAudience Q&A\n\n\n\nModerator: Libby Starling \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 am CT \n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks\n\n\n\nSpeaker: Libby Starling \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investor-ownership-single-family-rentals-twin-cities-region/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T120000
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SUMMARY:College Degrees and the Labor Market: Long-Run Trends and Recent Challenges for Young Graduates
DESCRIPTION:For decades\, a college degree was a reliable ticket to faster job placement\, lower unemployment\, and rising wages. But something fundamental shifted around the year 2000\, and the consequences are only now becoming fully visible. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion of new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland that reveals a major transformation in the American labor market. Using nearly 50 years of data\, researchers Alexander Cline and Barış Kaymak examine how the economic forces in the labor market that once strongly favored college-educated workers have shifted over the past several decades—and how young college graduates have lost their long-standing advantage in finding jobs faster. \n\n\n\nWhat you’ll discover: \n\n\n\n\n\nWhy the unemployment gap between young high school and college graduates has hit its lowest level since the late 1970s—and why this isn’t just a postpandemic phenomenon\n\n\n\nHow growth in labor demand switched from “college-biased” to “education-neutral” after the year 2000\, ending decades of college-biased growth\n\n\n\nWhat advantages college graduates retain despite their struggles with initial job placement and why the story is more nuanced than “college degrees don’t matter anymore”\n\n\n\n\n\nThis research documents significant shifts in how education relates to labor market outcomes over the past several decades. The findings raise important questions about the changing nature of work\, education\, and economic opportunity. \n\n\n\nThe speaker will take your questions following the presentation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nBarış Kaymak\, Economic and Policy Advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland\n\n\n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Morona\, Higher Education Reporter\, Signal Ohio\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/college-degrees-labor-market-long-run-trends-challenges-young-graduates/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Fed Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260323T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 National Community Investment Conference
DESCRIPTION:The premier conference for community development is headed to Arizona! The 2026 program\, Innovations in Public-Private Partnership\, will highlight strategies for advancing economic opportunity through access to credit\, investment\, and financial services\, with a focus on effective partnership models.Attendees will hear about successful approaches for attracting and deploying capital in a variety of sessions tailored to financial institutions\, community organizations\, and public entities who are striving to meet the needs of the communities they serve. \n\n\n\n\nWhat to expect:•  Discussions about emerging opportunities for community investment.•  Valuable perspectives from leaders across the community development field.•  Practical insights on the Community Reinvestment Act for financial institutions.•  Networking opportunities to meet and connect with peers. \n\n\n\n\nConference sessions explore a variety of topics and offer expert insights on emerging trends and best practices in community development.  \n\n\n\nView the agenda \n\n\n\nRegistration fees\n\n\n\nFinancial Institutions and For-Profit Organizations$1295 per person \n\n\n\nGovernment and Regulatory Agencies$695 per person \n\n\n\nNonprofit Organizations$495 per person \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll registration fees are per person. Fees increase by $100 per person after March 2\, 2026. \n\n\n\nSponsored by the Federal Reserve Banks of San Francisco\, St. Louis\, Richmond\, Philadelphia\, New York\, Minneapolis\, Kansas City\, Dallas\, Cleveland\, Chicago\, Boston\, and Atlanta\, Fed Communities\, and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. \n\n\n\nFormerly known as the NICRC\, the National Community Investment Conference has served for over 30 years as a platform for the community development field to convene around practical strategies\, emerging trends\, and successful case studies. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-national-community-investment-conference/
LOCATION:Phoenix Convention Center\, 100 N 3rd St\, Phoenix\, Arizona\, 85004
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SUMMARY:Rural Community Action Assembly: Rural Health Funding and Community Readiness
DESCRIPTION:The Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program currently has up to $193 million available for investment in rural areas in Pennsylvania. Beginning in 2026\, this five-year federal program aims to expand workforce opportunities\, improve health outcomes\, and catalyze resilient economic growth in rural communities. \n\n\n\nThe RHT Program is designed to invest in three important areas: \n\n\n\n\n\nPeople – Develop your local workforce with new skills and opportunities.\n\n\n\nTechnology – Bring cutting-edge tools and resources to rural healthcare and beyond.\n\n\n\nInnovation – Test bold new strategies that promote sustainable care models for years to come.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat makes this different? This funding is designed to spark collaboration across sectors — connecting healthcare with education\, business\, technology\, and economic and workforce development. When these sectors work together\, rural communities can be better positioned to adapt to changes in the economy. \n\n\n\nJoin us to discover: \n\n\n\n\n\nhow your organization may be able to leverage this funding;\n\n\n\nreal strategies for developing cross-sector partnerships that are innovative and sustainable; and\n\n\n\nways to position your community for long-term economic resilience\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?This event is for rural economic or workforce development corporations\, rural chambers of commerce\, nonprofits working with low- and moderate-income communities\, and local officials who want to learn more about this funding. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout This SeriesThe Rural Community Action Assembly launched in 2020 to promote economic resilience and workforce development in rural Pennsylvania. Cohosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and Penn State’s Center for Economic and Community Development\, this year’s series is free but requires registration. A video recording and event materials will be made available after the sessions. Participants can engage with peers\, and all attendees are encouraged to join the conversation. \n\n\n\nFor questions\, contact Philip Jones at philip.jones@phil.frb.org. \n\n\n\nSpeakers will include: \n\n\n\n\n\nLisa Davis\, Director\, Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (Moderator)\n\n\n\nJesse Ergott\, Chief Advancement Officer\, AllOne Foundation\n\n\n\nAlan Morgan\, CEO\, National Rural Health Association\n\n\n\nKarin Rhodes\, Special Advisor\, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services\n\n\n\nJanice Walters\, CEO\, Rural Health Redesign Center \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-rural-community-action-assembly-rural-health-funding-community-readiness/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Rural Community Action Assembly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T110000
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SUMMARY:Human Capital in a Time of Low Real Rates
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, March 31\, 2026\, at 11:00 a.m. CT\, join the Chicago Fed’s Economic Mobility Project for a virtual event\, Human Capital in a Time of Low Real Rates\, examining how low interest rate environments impact human capital investment and opportunity. The event will begin with framing remarks from Dr. Tamara Hoff Pope\, Chief Strategy Officer for Chicago Scholars. Chicago Fed economist\, Jung Sakong will present findings from his paper\, Human Capital in a Time of Low Real Rates. The paper develops a macroeconomic framework linking persistently low real interest rates to differences in human capital investment across families and examines how these dynamics affect long-run labor market outcomes and intergenerational economic mobility. \n\n\n\nFollowing the research presentation\, a moderated panel discussion will explore the policy implications of these findings\, including what they mean for education systems\, workforce development\, and efforts to expand economic opportunity in low-rate environments. Panelists will include: \n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Akers\, Senior Fellow\, American Enterprise Institute\n\n\n\nJonathan Rothwell\, Principal Economist\, Gallup\n\n\n\nMarie Lynn Miranda\, Chancellor\, University of Illinois Chicago\n\n\n\n\n\nThe discussion will be moderated by Samantha Chatman\, weekend anchor for ABC7 Chicago. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: March 31\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/human-capital-time-real-rates/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T150000
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SUMMARY:Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities
DESCRIPTION:Where an individual lives can play a role in shaping their employment opportunities and interactions. While issues related to where a person is located have been overshadowed by issues related to an individual’s personal circumstances\, this is starting to shift. In this seminar\, we’ll bring together experts from research and policy to discuss how location affects job markets and can contribute to income inequality. \n\n\n\nIntroductory Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAngelyque CampbellSenior Associate DirectorFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeidi KaplanLead Community Development AnalystFederal Reserve Board of Governors(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPanel speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTim BartikCo-Director and Senior EconomistPolicies for Place Research CenterUpjohn Institutue for Employment Research \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDana InmanPresident and CEOAtlanta Center for Self Sufficiency (ACSS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEmily Parker\, Ph D.Assistant ProfessorEdward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public PolicyRutgers University \n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\n\n\n\nWhere people live can affect their financial well-being and job prospects. This is especially true for residents of lower-income neighborhoods. Join us for the 2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\, Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies. \n\n\n\nIn this year’s three seminars\, experts will share their research on job market conditions\, the impact of community-focused strategies\, and how investments can help local economies thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how research and effective strategies can create opportunities that benefit local communities as a whole. \n\n\n\nAddtional events: \n\n\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Rural Economies through Investment\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies through Labor Market Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-local-economies-low-income-communities/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Federal Reserve Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T083000
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SUMMARY:District Dialogues: How is the Economy\, Really?
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Fed’s District Dialogues series brings together regional leaders\, practitioners and community stakeholders for timely conversations about the economy. These events provide accessible\, data-driven insights into current economic conditions and emerging trends shaping communities across the Fifth District.  \n\n\n\nThis session\, held at the Baltimore Branch of the Richmond Fed\, will focus on the state of the economy with particular attention to Maryland and the greater Washington\, D.C. metro area. Richmond Fed economists and local industry leaders will share the latest analysis on growth\, labor markets\, inflation and regional dynamics\, and discuss what these trends mean for local businesses\, workers and communities.  \n\n\n\nWhether you’re a business owner\, community leader\, policymaker\, or simply interested in our local economy\, this event will help connect national economic dynamics to local realities and offer practical insights into where the economy stands now and where it may be headed next.   \n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend\, but you must RSVP to secure your spot.  \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadlines: \n\n\n\n\n\nIn Person: March 31\, 2026\n\n\n\nVirtual: April 7\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nAndy Bauer\, Vice President and Regional Executive\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n\n\n\nJohn O’Trakoun\, Senior Policy Economist\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n\n\n\nJennifer Vey\, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer\, Greater Baltimore Committee\n\n\n\nDaraius Irani\, Vice President of Business and Public Engagement\, Towson University \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:00 am ET \n\n\n\n\n\nContinental Breakfast and Networking\n\n\n\nIn Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am – 10:30 am ET \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic Update\, Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A\n\n\n\nIn Person and Virutal Audiences \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:30 am – 11:00 am ET \n\n\n\n\n\nClosing Remarks and Networking\n\n\n\nIn Person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis is a hybrid event. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-district-dialogues-how-economy-really-baltimore/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\, Baltimore Branch\, 502 S. Sharp Street\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:District Dialogues
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SUMMARY:Investing in Rural America: The Role of Community Colleges in Rural Workforce Development
DESCRIPTION:Community colleges play a critical role in expanding economic opportunity\, particularly in rural communities. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond’s Center for Rural Economies for a virtual conversation exploring how community colleges are helping to strengthen rural workforce development and support local economies.  \n\n\n\nEach year\, the Richmond Fed conducts the Survey of Community College Outcomes with the goal of providing a more holistic look at how community colleges are preparing their students for the workforce. The webinar will start by reviewing this year’s results and their implications. Following the presentation\, community college presidents from rural-serving institutions will share their perspectives on building workforce pipelines\, partnering with local employers\, and supporting student success in their communities.  \n\n\n\nTogether\, the speakers will discuss the opportunities and barriers facing rural workforce development\, as well as innovative strategies community colleges are using to connect students with in-demand careers within their communities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investing-rural-america-role-community-colleges-rural-workforce-development/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T113000
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DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260113T214844Z
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UID:10000697-1775734200-1775742300@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Investment Connection - Nebraska 2026
DESCRIPTION:During Investment Connection\, community development proposals that would receive CRA consideration are presented to potential funders. The lending and investment opportunities presented will be exclusively in Nebraska. Funding requests range from $25\,000 to $2.5 million\, and geographic target areas range from single community developments to statewide efforts. \n\n\n\nTypical proposals address: \n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable Housing\n\n\n\nAsset Building\, Financial Access\, Capability and Empowerment\n\n\n\nBroadband Services / Digital Inclusion\n\n\n\nCommunity Services and Facilities\n\n\n\nDisaster Relief\n\n\n\nSmall Business Development / Microlending\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development / Economic Development\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal\, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is a great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development. \n\n\n\nFor additional information and testimonials about Investment Connection\, please visit the Kansas City Fed’s Investment Connection page. The program is also featured in the Fed Communities three-part story series\, Investment Connection: Getting to ‘We Have a Deal’. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis event is for the funding community including: \n\n\n\n\n\nfinancial institutions\n\n\n\nfoundations\n\n\n\nphilanthropists\n\n\n\nlocal\, state and federal government\n\n\n\n\n\nTo participate\, please contact\n\n\n\nRachael SurmickCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOmaha Branchrachael.surmick@kc.frb.org  \n\n\n\nPresented by
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investment-connection-nebraska-2026/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Investment Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260224T203606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T172847Z
UID:10000708-1775746800-1775750400@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Unlocking the Voice of Small Businesses: New Insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey
DESCRIPTION:The  Small Business Credit Survey (SBCS) has been administered nationally since 2016 by the 12 Federal Reserve Banks in collaboration with a network of hundreds of community and business groups throughout the country. The SBCS gathers information from thousands of small-business owners on business conditions and characteristics\, credit experiences\, and owner demographics. It continues to be the largest national dataset of its kind\, and its reports provide awareness of small business challenges and how owners respond to them.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for an in-depth look at findings from the newly released 2026 Report on Employer Firms. During this webinar\, we’ll explore key insights from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey\, including:  \n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness financing needs\n\n\n\nCredit approval outcomes and challenges\n\n\n\nCustomer dynamics and trade activity\n\n\n\nAdoption of artificial intelligence\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you work directly with small businesses\, support economic development efforts\, or are simply interested in understanding today’s small business landscape\, this session will provide timely\, data-driven perspectives.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the report’s authors during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping small businesses nationwide.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllison ClarkProject ManagerSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHal MartinPolicy Economist and DirectorSmall Business Credit SurveyFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnnMarie WierschPrincipal and Senior Policy AnalystFederal Reserve Bank of Cleveland \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-unlocking-voice-small-businesses-insights-2025-small-business-credit-survey/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260401T015124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T015125Z
UID:10000723-1776099600-1776103200@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Labor Market Trends: College and Career Readiness Resources for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Federal Reserve Education Webinar in Recognition of National Financial Literacy Month \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Federal Reserve Education in recognizing National Financial Literacy Month by participating in an engaging and informative webinar designed to equip educators with the tools and knowledge to prepare students for success in today’s dynamic workforce. This webinar offers practical insights into labor market trends and shares ready-to-use resources for college and career readiness. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, but registration is required by April 13\, 9 a.m. ET. A recording will be available for registrants unable to attend the live webinar. \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\nJustin Shadley\, Senior Business Analyst\, Research\, Regional Economic Information Network\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Nashville Branch\n\n\n\n\n\nSarah Gunn\, Outreach Manager\, Community Development\, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrea Caceres-Santamaria\, Senior Economic Education Specialist\, Research Economic Education\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contacts\n\n\n\nGeneral Event InformationLesley Mace\, Outreach Senior Advisor\, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta – Birmingham Branch \n\n\n\nEvent Technology & ConnectivityAmanda Geiger\, Senior Economic Education Specialist\, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/navigating-labor-market-trends-college-career-readiness-resources-educators/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260325T231631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T231632Z
UID:10000722-1776339000-1776351600@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Investment Connection - Oklahoma 2026
DESCRIPTION:During Investment Connection\, community development proposals that would receive CRA consideration are presented to potential funders. The lending and investment opportunities presented will be exclusively in Oklahoma. Funding requests range from $25\,000 to $2.5 million\, and geographic target areas range from single community developments to statewide efforts. \n\n\n\nTypical proposals address: \n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable Housing\n\n\n\nAsset Building\, Financial Access\, Capability and Empowerment\n\n\n\nBroadband Services / Digital Inclusion\n\n\n\nCommunity Services and Facilities\n\n\n\nDisaster Relief\n\n\n\nSmall Business Development / Microlending\n\n\n\nWorkforce Development / Economic Development\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal\, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is an great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development. \n\n\n\nFor additional information and testimonials about Investment Connection\, please visit the Kansas City Fed’s Investment Connection page. The program is also featured in the Fed Communities three-part story series\, Investment Connection: Getting to ‘We Have a Deal’. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis event is for the funding community including: \n\n\n\n\n\nfinancial institutions\n\n\n\nfoundations\n\n\n\nphilanthropists\n\n\n\nlocal\, state and federal government\n\n\n\n\n\nTo participate\, please contact\n\n\n\nJennifer ChadwickCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOklahoma City Branchjennifer.chadwick@kc.frb.org \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/investment-connection-oklahoma-2026/
LOCATION:Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City – Oklahoma City Branch\, Leadership Square\, 211 N Robinson Avenue #300\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Investment Connection
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
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CREATED:20260320T154211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T193839Z
UID:10000718-1778166000-1778169600@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in our Communities
DESCRIPTION:According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)\, approximately 5.6 million households are without a checking or savings account – otherwise known as “unbanked.” Unbanked households lack a secure and safe place to store their money and can miss out on interest gains and credit-building opportunities. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a dynamic webinar featuring leaders from organizations focused on advancing banking access to households through safe and affordable accounts via the Bank On program. Panelists will also explore findings from the most recent Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub\, hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. \n\n\n\nThis interactive conversation will highlight \n\n\n\n\n\nthe benefits of having a bank account\,\n\n\n\nlessons learned in reaching unbanked and underbanked households\,\n\n\n\nstrategies for building strong partnerships between financial institutions\, local governments\, and nonprofit organizations\, and\n\n\n\nhow data can inform access to banking.\n\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a financial institution\, policymaker\, nonprofit leader\, researcher\, or advocate\, this session will provide practical insights to advancing financial access in your community. \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\nRelated resources: \n\n\n\n\n\nBOND Hub Interactive Data Tool\n\n\n\nBank On National Data Hub: Findings from 2024\n\n\n\nA data hub shows how clients are using their “Bank On” accounts\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff LangkampSenior Vice PresidentBank Five Nine \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLisa LockeCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid RothsteinSenior PrincipalCities for Financial Empowerment Fund \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nErin WaddellChairBank On Louisville \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlanta(moderator) \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-bank-on-reaching-unbanked-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260327T184818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T191320Z
UID:10000719-1780585200-1780588800@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Highlights from the 2025 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking
DESCRIPTION:During this Connecting Communities webinar\, researchers from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors will share key findings from the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED)\, which was fielded in October 2025 and will be released shortly before this Connecting Communities event. The survey is a key tool for measuring the economic well-being of U.S. households and identifying potential risks to their finances. \n\n\n\nIn addition to monitoring household financial circumstances\, the survey explores a range of related topics. In 2025\, it introduced new questions about the use of generative AI at work\, alongside expanded modules on Buy Now\, Pay Later\, financial fraud\, homeowners insurance\, and student loan debt. The survey also continues to track other financial topics such as access to credit\, housing affordability\, child care costs\, student loans\, economic hardship\, and banking.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will also have the opportunity to engage directly with the panelists during a live Q&A session\, bringing deeper context and clarity to the findings.  \n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlicia LloroPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEllen MerryPrincipal EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike ZabekSenior EconomistConsumer & Community ResearchFederal Reserve Board of Governors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSergio GaleanoCommunity and Economic Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Atlantamoderator \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Connecting Communities®\n\n\n\nReal people. Real research. Real conversations. \n\n\n\nConnecting Communities is a Federal Reserve-sponsored webinar series providing timely information on community and economic development issues. It complements Fed community development outreach initiatives conducted through the 12 regional Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors.  \n\n\n\nHave questions about the program? Contact us. 
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/connecting-communities-highlights-2025-survey-household-economics-decisionmaking/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260217T171906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T173930Z
UID:10000706-1782399600-1782405000@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Rural Economies through Investment
DESCRIPTION:Investment is a critical part of any healthy\, growing economy\, but the geography of investment – specifically community and economic development investment – can be uneven. This session will  foster a research-driven conversation on community development finance ecosystems that help address barriers to community investment in smaller towns and rural communities. The session will feature insights from the Richmond Fed’s Rural Investment Collaborative\, as well as research on factors that support community investment. \n\n\n\n2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\n\n\n\nWhere people live can affect their financial well-being and job prospects. This is especially true for residents of lower-income neighborhoods. Join us for the 2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\, Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies. \n\n\n\nIn this year’s three seminars\, experts will share their research on job market conditions\, the impact of community-focused strategies\, and how investments can help local economies thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how research and effective strategies can create opportunities that benefit local communities as a whole. \n\n\n\nAddtional events: \n\n\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies through Labor Market Policies\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-rural-economies-investment/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Federal Reserve Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260217T171935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T220630Z
UID:10000707-1786541400-1786546800@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies through Labor Market Policies
DESCRIPTION:Place plays an important role in the economic outcomes of residents. Place-based strategies have long been used  to address employment and mobility barriers in lower-income communities. However\, evidence on the effectiveness of such initiatives has been mixed. Researchers in this seminar will examine the impact of workforce development programs\, sharing ideas to improve them and offering insights to help inform future policy strategies. \n\n\n\n2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\n\n\n\nWhere people live can affect their financial well-being and job prospects. This is especially true for residents of lower-income neighborhoods. Join us for the 2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series\, Place-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies. \n\n\n\nIn this year’s three seminars\, experts will share their research on job market conditions\, the impact of community-focused strategies\, and how investments can help local economies thrive. \n\n\n\nJoin us to explore how research and effective strategies can create opportunities that benefit local communities as a whole. \n\n\n\nAddtional events: \n\n\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Local Economies in Low-Income Communities\n\n\n\nPlace-Based Strategies: Strengthening Rural Economies through Investment\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/place-based-strategies-strengthening-local-economies-labor-market-policies/
LOCATION:This is a virtual-only event
CATEGORIES:Federal Reserve Research Seminar Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144821
CREATED:20260127T183648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T190300Z
UID:10000704-1790758800-1790956800@fedcommunities.org
SUMMARY:2026 Investing in Rural America Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date: 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference\n\n\n\nWe are excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Investing in Rural America Conference\, a flagship event for the Richmond Fed’s Center for Rural Economies. Mark your calendars for September 30 – October 2\, 2026\, as we gather at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference will showcase innovative strategies for rural prosperity across several key areas: \n\n\n\n\n\nEconomic development\n\n\n\nSmall business development\n\n\n\nFinancial inclusion\n\n\n\nWorkforce pathways\n\n\n\nAnd more!\n\n\n\n\n\nThis conference creates a valuable space for attendees to: \n\n\n\n\n\nConnect with influential rural stakeholders from across the nation\n\n\n\nLearn about cutting-edge approaches to rural economic vitality\n\n\n\nEngage in discussions that shape the future of rural America\n\n\n\n\n\nOur new venue\, the historic Omni Grove Park Inn\, offers a stunning backdrop for collaboration and inspiration\, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nRegistration details will be available in the coming months. To ensure you receive notification when registration opens\, please sign up here. \n\n\n\nFor more information about our ongoing work in supporting small towns and rural communities\, visit our Center for Rural Economies page. \n\n\n\nWho should attend\n\n\n\nPolicymakers\, community representatives\, business executives\, nonprofit leaders\, investors\, workforce development professionals. \n\n\n\nPresented by\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
URL:https://fedcommunities.org/event/2026-investing-rural-america-conference/
LOCATION:Omni Grove Park Inn\, 290 Macon Avenue\, Ashville\, North Carolina\, 28804\, United States
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