Financial Inclusion Practices and Innovations
2024-07-09 09:15 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Board of Governors, 20th and C Streets NW, Washington, DC, 20551, United States
The Federal Reserve Board will be hosting a conference “Financial Inclusion Practices and Innovations” on July 9 in Washington, D.C. The conference will feature speeches, presentations, and discussions on various financial inclusion topics with Federal Reserve Board leadership, academics, consumer and community organizations, and thought leaders.

In the first session, academics will provide insights on financial inclusion topics and discuss the implications of financial inclusion on supervision and regulation in the banking system. Speakers will discuss financial inclusion through the lens of digital payments in the second session. The third session will be a fireside chat focused on the connection between financial inclusion and financial health. The final session will highlight research by think tanks and practitioners that focuses on consumer implications of financially inclusive products and practices.

The conference will be webcast at www.federalreserve.gov and www.youtube.com/federalreserve.

This event is by invitation only and open to members of the press. Media who wish to register should contact Public Affairs at media@frb.gov.

Agenda

9:15 am – 9:45 am ET

Remarks by Vice Chair for Supervision Barr

9:45 am – 11:15 am ET

Financial Inclusion Implications for Supervision and Regulation: An Academic Roundtable

Moderator: Art Lindo, Deputy Director and Head of Policy, Supervision & Regulation (Federal Reserve Board of Governors)

Speakers:

Nakita Cuttino, Associate Professor of Law (Georgetown University Law Center)

Dimuthu Ratnadiwakara, Assistant Professor in the Department of Finance (Louisiana State University)

Emily Williams, Assistant Professor of Business Administration (Harvard Business School)

11:15 am – 11:30 am ET

Break

11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET

Payments and Financial Inclusion: A Discussion from Domestic and International Perspectives

Moderator: Mark Manuszak, Associate Director, Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (Federal Reserve Board of Governors)

Speakers:

Scott Schuh, Associate Professor of Economics (West Virginia University)

Dorothee Delort, Senior Financial Infrastructures Specialist (World Bank)

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET

Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:15 pm ET

Introductory remarks by Governor Bowman and a fireside chat with Jennifer Tescher, President and CEO of Financial Health Network

2:15 pm – 3:45 pm ET

Consumers, Communities, and Financial Inclusion: Innovations and Access to Credit

Moderator: David Newville, Senior Associate Director, Consumer and Community Affairs (Federal Reserve Board of Governors)

Speakers:

José Quiñonez, Founder & Chief Executive Officer (Mission Asset Fund)

Alex Horowitz, Project Director (The Pew Charitable Trusts)

Angela Fontes, Vice President Policy and Research (Financial Health Network)

Jeannine Jacokes, Chief Executive Officer (Partners for the Common Good & Community Development Bankers Association)

3:45 pm – 4:00 pm ET

Closing Remarks:

Eric Belsky, Director, Consumer and Community Affairs (Federal Reserve Board of Governors)

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Rural Innovation Done Right: Systemic Solutions for Rural Prosperity
2024-06-28 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Friday, June 28, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the Rural Opportunity Institute and SVT Group, will host a hybrid event focused on case studies and strategies for tapping the economic potential of rural America. The event will feature rural innovators working to eradicate poverty in their communities. The public event will follow an invitation-only roundtable discussion on rural innovation and impact investing.

The event will be of interest to capital providers, impact investors, community-based organizations, philanthropists, policymakers, and rural stakeholders.

In-person registration closes at the end of day June 25, 2024.

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FedTalk: The Cost of Longevity: Long-term Care Insurance in the US
2024-06-26 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Long-term care can be expensive. As society ages, thinking about how to pay for care if needed is becoming a priority for many of us. Unfortunately people often find out too late that Medicare and Medicaid don’t cover all the costs. How can we protect ourselves financially against this risk? What is the current state of the private long-term care insurance market? How are Americans thinking about long-term care? And how is public policy tackling this issue? Join us for a FedTalk about long-term care insurance in the United States.

Following the presentation, we will take your questions.

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Speakers

R. Anton (Toni) Braun – Economist Emeritus, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Liz Hamel – Vice President and Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research, KFF

Moderator

Karen Kopecky – Economic and Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

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Manufactured Housing: Increasing Access and Preserving Affordability
2024-06-25 09:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 10 Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
Manufactured housing is often cited as a potential solution to two closely linked challenges in the U.S. housing market: inadequate supply and lack of affordable options for those looking to buy a home. Historically, the unusual way these homes have been treated from a financial and legal standpoint has diminished their potential, both for prospective homebuyers and for the 4.9 million existing owners of manufactured homes.

But in recent years, federal, state, and local actors have taken steps to alleviate these challenges. To highlight promising reforms, strategies, and innovations in the manufactured housing sector, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and The Pew Charitable Trusts Housing Policy Initiative are convening experts from a wide range of perspectives for a conversation on solutions.

Presenters will discuss recent efforts to improve the availability of safe and affordable financing, programs to address aging manufactured homes and community infrastructure, and opportunities to improve the residential security and wealth-building potential of manufactured homeownership.

This is a hybrid event.

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What’s Possible: Workforce Solutions for Community Climate Resilience
2024-06-24 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, 10 Independence Mall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
The Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and New York invite you to attend an in-person event on how communities in our region can harness opportunities and build the workforce needed to respond to climate risks. At this half-day event, attendees will hear directly from subject matter experts about the latest thought leadership on investing in workforce solutions for climate resilience. Attendees will also learn about adaptation and resiliency-related workforce solutions from contributing authors of the recent book, What’s Possible: Investing Now for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods.

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Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Missouri Young Adults
2024-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102, United States
Join the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development department to discuss strategies for better connecting Missouri young adults to the workforce.

Hear from community organizations and others from across the state who have deployed successful approaches to addressing many of the challenges that hinder young adults from engaging more fully with the labor market, such as those involving housing, transportation and child care. Speakers will share how they are working together and building partnerships to expand workforce opportunities for Missouri’s young adults.

The event will feature the following speakers:

Julie Carter, director of Missouri Workforce Development, will discuss the present and future of Missouri’s workforce.

Neelu Panth, regional outreach manager at the St. Louis Fed, will discuss key findings and trends from the workforce roundtables hosted by the St. Louis Fed in 2023.

Nicole Summers-Gabr, a senior researcher at the St. Louis Fed, will share data and analysis on labor market outcomes.

Following the presentations, MU Health Care Director of Belonging and Community Impact Nikki Carter will moderate a panel discussion and Q&A session with the following panelists, who will share promising approaches to young adult workforce engagement.

Elizabeth Shelton, executive director, United Way of Southeast Missouri

Esther Shin, president and CEO, Urban Strategies Inc.

Robin Phillips, executive director, Child Care Aware of Missouri

Boxed lunches will be provided after the program.

You will have an opportunity to submit questions for a Q&A session in advance during the registration process. There is no charge to attend this event, but registration by June 17 is required.

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Agenda

9:30 am CT

Networking

10:00 am CT

Welcome

Michael Eggleston, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

10:05 am – 10:25 am CT

Missouri Roundtable Findings and Insights on the Labor Market for Young Adults

Neelu Panth and Nicole Summers-Gabr, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

10:25 am – 10:45 am CT

Keynote: The State of Workforce Development in Missouri

Julie Carter, Missouri Workforce Development

10:45 am – 11:30 am CT

Panel Discussion and Q&A

Local community leaders sharing strategies to overcome workforce barriers among young adults

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Connecting Communities: The Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2023
2024-06-20 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

The Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking is the main survey from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors for tracking the financial circumstances of low- and moderate-income families and potential risks to their financial health. This year’s survey continues to track key topics related to financial outcomes, such as the effects of inflation on household finances, emergency savings, housing, returns to education, and retirement. New topics have been added on food sufficiency, caregiving, employment of those with a previous arrest or conviction, and homeowners insurance.

Federal Reserve Board of Governors researchers will share findings from the survey on trends in financial well-being and answer your questions on the financial conditions among low- and moderate-income populations based on the survey results.

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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

Anna TranfagliaBusiness AnalystFederal Reserve Board of Governors

Whitney FelderMarketing SpecialistFed Communitiesmoderator

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

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Conversations on Equity: Making Sense Out of Community Development Dollars
2024-06-04 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102, United States
Join the Community Development department at the St. Louis Fed for the next event in our Conversations on Equity series, which will explore how grant funding plays a pivotal role in the pursuit of economic equity. Hear how funders are breaking out of traditional philanthropic roles, and are working to champion models that create scalable impact for organizations and communities.

Join us to learn more about:

Recent trends in philanthropic funding

Experiences of Black-led community development organizations in navigating funding challenges

Diverse funding strategies to increase the flow of capital to smaller and midsize organizations

This event is geared toward all members of the public, community and business organizations, funders, state and local policymakers, and students.

Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. with programming to start at 8:30 a.m. Complimentary parking is available.

This event is free, but registration required by May 28.

For more information, contact the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development team at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.

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Speakers

Sherece West-Scantlebury, Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation

Monique Thomas, Cornerstone

Elizabeth George, St. Louis Community Foundation

Sydney Diavua, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Nishesh Chalise, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

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Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Kentucky’s Emerging Adults
2024-06-03 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis – Louisville Branch, PNC Tower 101 S. Fifth St. 19th Floor Conference Room, Louisville, Kentucky, 40202, United States
Last year, the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development team held roundtables to better understand the needs of our region’s workforce, and community leaders from across Kentucky offered their views. This event builds on relationships formed during that process and leverages analysis to foster a discussion about structural barriers to labor force participation in the region.

In 2022, 17,500 young adults (ages 16-24) in the Louisville region were not working or in school. However, programs that could help shape future workforce trends are showing progress.

Join us to hear from business and industry leaders, community organizations and educational partners from across the state who have deployed successful approaches to addressing many of the challenges that hinder young adults from participating more fully in the labor market, such as those involving housing, transportation and child care. Speakers will share how they are working together to expand opportunities for Kentucky’s young adults.

You will have an opportunity to submit questions for a Q&A session in advance during the registration process. Lunch will be served. There is no charge to attend, but registration by May 24 is required.

For more information, contact the St. Louis Fed’s Community Development staff at communitydevelopment@stls.frb.org.

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Speakers

Michael Gritton, KentuckianaWorks

Alisia McClain, TECH-nique Inc.

Nicole McGill, The Spot: Young Adult Opportunity Center

Telly Sellars, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

Stephen Ybarzabal, Paducah Innovation Hub

Seema Sheth, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Faith Weekly, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

William M. Rodgers III, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Agenda

11:30 am CT

Lunch and Networking

12:00 pm CT

Welcome

Seema Sheth, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

12:05 pm – 12:25 pm CT

Workforce Roundtable Findings

Faith Weekly & William M. Rodgers III, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

12:25 apm – 12:45 pm CT

Keynote: Breaking Down Barriers for the Future of Kentucky’s Workforce

Telly Sellars, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College

12:45 pm – 1:30 pm CT

Panel Discussion and Q&A

Local community leaders sharing Kentucky youth workforce initiatives

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Getting Money to the Ground: Funding Resilience in LMI Communities
2024-05-30 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual Event
Rising energy costs, the impacts of shifting average local temperatures, and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events and disasters create challenges for low- and moderate-income (LMI) households. With federal funding flowing to communities for climate resilience, there is opportunity for investment in LMI communities.

Drawing on a recently published SF Fed report highlighting models for resilience and energy cost savings across the western US, this session will share examples of innovative programs and investments that can increase the resilience of LMI communities to disasters, extreme temperatures, and weather events.

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The Case for Investments Over the Life Course
2024-05-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a virtual event focused on investment strategies that address the social determinants of health, such as access to safe, sustainable housing; high-quality infrastructure; and a rewarding work and social life. The virtual event is the first of a planned series on ideas from around the world for place-based investments that address the social determinants of health.

This event will be of interest to leaders in the financial, government, nonprofit, and health sectors.

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Dialogue with the Fed—The Challenges and Opportunities Facing Young Adults
2024-05-23 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
A public health emergency, recession, high inflation and the tightest labor market since World War II.

In the U.S., young adults (ages 18 to 24) have experienced what amounts to two distinct economies early in their lives. How are they faring in today’s job market and what do their financial and mental health outcomes look like?

Each year, the St. Louis Fed’s Institute for Economic Equity examines the nation’s current economic outlook through an equity lens. This year, the institute’s 2024 State of Economic Equity report focuses on young adults.

Join us for a discussion of these and other questions during a hybrid Dialogue with the Fed presentation.

The event will feature networking opportunities, a presentation about key takeaways from the 2024 State of Economic Equity report, and a panel discussion and Q&A session with community leaders from a diverse range of organizations working to empower young adults.

This event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend, but registration is required. A complimentary breakfast and validated parking will be provided for in-person attendees. Virtual participants will receive detailed login instructions as the event date nears.

Questions? Contact Ellen Amato at ellen.amato@stls.frb.org or 314-444-3749.

This presentation is part of the St. Louis Fed’s discussion series, Dialogue with the Fed: Beyond Today’s Financial Headlines. See previous presentations on our website.

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2024 Investing in Rural America Conference
2024-05-21 09:00 - 2024-05-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | Hotel Roanoke, 110 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, Virginia, 24016, United States
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond for the fifth annual Investing in Rural America Conference! As a regional Reserve Bank, the Richmond Fed has a mission to strengthen the economy and our communities. That’s why we’re committed to understanding the challenges facing our smaller towns and rural areas and sharing what works to address these challenges.

This year’s conference theme is Building and Sustaining Momentum. This two-day conference will bring rural stakeholders together to learn, collaborate, share ideas and network with one another. We will also explore how to leverage community assets and create space for residents and communities to thrive.

We anticipate this event will sell out, so make sure to secure your spot today! Interested in learning more about this conference series? Check out our conference content from previous years.

For a full list of speakers and agenda, visit the Investing in Rural America site.

Space is limited at this year’s conference, and we anticipate slots will fill up fast. We highly recommend registering early to hold your spot. The cost to register and attend is $50.

Register by: May 6, 2024

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Rural Economic Development Summit: Broadband Infrastructure and Workforce Opportunities
2024-05-21 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association, 212 Locust Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17101
Broadband infrastructure is crucial for rural communities in today’s digital economy. Broadband connects people to education, jobs, healthcare, and other essential services. But a shortage of skilled workers to build and maintain broadband infrastructure poses a significant challenge, threatening to widen the digital divide in underserved and unserved regions and limiting opportunities for economic growth and innovation in rural communities.With an unprecedented level of federal broadband funding on its way to communities for infrastructure, there is a need to build community capacity and local labor forces to effectively leverage it. Strategically addressing the workforce shortage is essential for bridging this gap and ensuring equitable access to digital resources, empowering rural economies to compete in the global market.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the Center for Rural Pennsylvania invite you to a rural economic development summit to explore this important topic.View the program agenda.

Why Attend?At this one-day convening, we’ll focus on innovative and equitable broadband infrastructure development strategies. You’ll learn about opportunities to strengthen workforce pipelines and foster greater coordination among partners, as well as proven solutions that have worked in communities across the country.

Join panelists and your peers to share your insights, discuss policies and best practices, and learn ways to address the workforce shortage by investing in training programs and incentivizing workforce development. Add your voice to the conversation to unlock the full potential of broadband infrastructure to increase connectivity and drive prosperity in your area.Who Should Attend?This gathering is for rural economic and workforce development leaders, nonprofit leaders working in communities with limited broadband connectivity, government representatives, funders, and other rural decision-makers who want to know more about best practices and ways to deploy innovative and equitable economic development strategies.Participation is free, but registration is required. In-person attendance is limited, so reserve your space now. There is also an option to attend virtually if you are unable to attend in person.

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Book Launch: “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods”
2024-05-17 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Friday, May 17, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid book launch of “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods.” The book, a collection of essays exploring the intersection of community development and climate resilience, is the result of a collaboration between Enterprise Community Partners, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, and the New York Fed.

“What’s Possible” focuses on practical solutions for clean energy, resilience, and equity.

The event will be of interest to capital providers, community-based organizations, philanthropists, researchers, and policymakers.

In-person registration closes at 11:59 pm on May 14, 2024.

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Investment Connection - New Mexico 2024
2024-05-15 11:30 - 13:45 (America/Denver)
During Investment Connection, community development proposals that would receive CRA consideration are presented to potential funders. The lending and investment opportunities presented will be exclusively in New Mexico. Funding requests range from $25,000 to $2.5 million, and geographic target areas range from single community developments to statewide efforts.

Typical proposals address:

Affordable Housing

Asset Building, Financial Access, Capability and Empowerment

Broadband Services / Digital Inclusion

Community Services and Facilities

Disaster Relief

Small Business Development / Microlending

Workforce Development / Economic Development

Presenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is an great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development.

For 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’.

Who should attend

This event is for the funding community including:

financial institutions

foundations

philanthropists

local, state and federal government

To participate, please contact

Ariel CisnerosCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOmaha Branchariel.cisneros@kc.frb.org

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2024 Anchor Economy Conference
2024-05-15 08:00 - 2024-05-16 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Pennsylvania, 19106, United States
Please join us as we bring together healthcare and higher education institution leaders, community development practitioners, researchers, experts, and others to discuss anchor strategies, best practices, and potential public policy supports that can help advance anchor collaboratives nationally.

During this event, you’ll learn about the latest research, new tools, and innovative strategies for advancing anchor collaboratives.

Sessions include:

Anchor Reliance in Regions: Research & Practices

From Ideas to Action: Introducing the Anchor Collaborative Playbook

Looking Ahead: Exploring Public Policy Supports to Deepen Anchor Strategies, and more.

For a full list of speakers and agenda, visit the 2023 Anchor Economy Conference website.

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Expanding Access to Capital for CDFIs
2024-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host a hybrid event focused on expanding access to capital for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).

CDFIs, which are certified by a sub-agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, are mission-driven financial institutions that specialize in lending to low- and moderate-income communities. CDFIs have access to sources of capital that aren’t available to other financial institutions, including technical assistance grants and long-term capital at below-market rates. But those sources of capital are limited.

The New York Fed’s Community Development team has been exploring how CDFIs can expand their access to capital to make more loans to low- and moderate-income communities.

Speakers at the event will explore the current state of capital access for CDFIs, including origination and sale of loans by CDFIs; discuss the challenges and opportunities for the industry to expand; and give an overview of potential policy initiatives.

In-person registration closes at 11:59 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

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Connecting Communities: The Changing Landscape of In-person Banking
2024-05-07 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Implications for Financial Institutions, Regulators, and Communities

This webinar is now available to watch on-demand.

Bank branches in the US have been closing steadily for over a decade, but that trend accelerated during the pandemic. Online and digital banking may be out of reach for those without digital devices, broadband, and digital literacy skills. A lack of access to physical banking services can create banking deserts, or geographical areas where there is a significant lack of access to traditional bank branches. Lack of access to physical branches may create challenges for lower-income, rural, older, and disabled customers, and can restrict opportunities to improve their financial health and build wealth.

During this presentation, speakers will share research on bank branch closures and the value of in-person banking. They will also talk about the Fed’s Banking Deserts Dashboard, which analyzes where the deserts are (and could potentially be) located. The panel will also discuss potential solutions for grappling with these issues.

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Speakers

Mike AndersonSenior Vice PresidentBankOnBuffalo

Alaina BarcaCommunity Development Research Analyst Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Caleb BoboSupervisory Examiner Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Wes BurnsExecutive Vice President Midwest BankCentre

Miguel LopezMarketing Strategy ExecutiveSouthern Bancorp

Sydney DiavuaAssistant Vice President, Community DevelopmentFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louismoderator

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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.

Idaho Rural Success Summit
2024-05-01 08:30 - 2024-05-02 13:00 (America/Boise) | Shoshone Bannock Hotel & Event Center, 777 Bannock Ave, Bannock Avenue, Idaho, 83203, United States
The Idaho Rural Success Summit, held annually across Idaho’s rural landscapes, is a dedicated day-and-a-half event designed by and for the thriving rural communities of Idaho.Our mission at the Idaho Rural Success Summit is to unite and educate key rural stakeholders, community members, and businesses. Through engaging presentations, insightful panels, and valuable networking sessions, we aim to empower participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for success.This event serves as a platform to exchange success stories and share essential resources, fostering an environment where Idaho’s rural communities and businesses can not only survive but truly flourish.

Register now to receive early bird prices by April 15. A room block is available for this event.

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The event will be conducted in partnership with the Idaho Rural Partnership, Idaho Department of Commerce, USDA Rural Development Idaho, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Association of Idaho Cities, Housing and Urban Development, Idaho State Department of Agriculture, among many others.

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Fostering Neighborhoods: Faith-Based Organizations and the Development of Affordable Housing
2024-04-25 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Thursday, April 25, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the NYU Furman Center, will host a hybrid event on the development of affordable housing on land owned by faith-based organizations.

The event will be of interest to leaders of faith-based organizations, capital providers, developers, and other key stakeholders. The discussion will explore real-world examples of how faith-based organizations have partnered with developers of affordable rentals to expand the housing options in their neighborhoods.

This is the second event in a series exploring the role land-owning nonprofit institutions can play in developing affordable housing. The first, “Fostering Neighborhoods: Hospitals and the Development of Affordable Housing,” was held on March 7, 2024. The recording of that event is available on the event page.

In-person registration closes at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

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Investment Connection - Nebraska
2024-04-11 11:30 - 13:45 (America/Chicago)
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.

Typical proposals address:

Affordable Housing

Asset Building, Financial Access, Capability and Empowerment

Broadband Services / Digital Inclusion

Community Services and Facilities

Disaster Relief

Small Business Development / Microlending

Workforce Development / Economic Development

Presenters have seven minutes to share information about their organization and proposal, followed by three minutes of questions from funders. This is an great way to learn about new and existing organizations and opportunities in community and economic development.

For 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’.

Who should attend

This event is for the funding community including:

financial institutions

foundations

philanthropists

local, state and federal government

To participate, please contact

Rachael SurmickCommunity Development AdvisorFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas CityOmaha Branchrachael.surmick@kc.frb.org

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FedTalk: Closing the Essential Skills Gap: Preparing the Newest Generation in the Workforce
2024-04-09 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Join us for a conversation on how various community and education entities can collaborate to prepare the next generation of workers to effectively navigate the career landscape. Research has shown that students are lacking essential “soft” skills that prepare them for the workplace. With this growing matter of concern it’s more important now than ever to discuss how we can come together and support the development of our youth.

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Speakers

Julianne Dunn, Principal and Senior Regional Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Cincinnati Branch

John Hambrick, Work-Based Learning Coordinator for the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio

Aziah Kado, Manager of Work-Base Learning for the Greater Cleveland Career Consortium

Dr. Kathy Humphrey, President of Carlow University and member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Pittsburgh Branch Board of Directors

Samantha Tyler, Outreach Coordinator, Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity (ODEIO), Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Cincinnati Branch, moderator

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Women in Economics Symposium: Our Past, Present and Future
2024-04-04 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, 1 Federal Reserve Bank Plaza, St. Louis, Missouri, 63102, United States
Join us for the 2024 Women in Economics Symposium to celebrate the role that women have played in the economy and the economics profession and that they will play going forward.

At this year’s symposium, you will hear from fascinating economists and what they anticipate the future of economics will hold. Plus, you’ll learn practical tips about picking a career path, applying to jobs and more.

Featured Speakers

Gov. Adriana Kugler, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Oksana Leukhina, economic policy advisor at the St. Louis Fed

Leave inspired by the symposium’s speakers and armed with actionable next steps to build your future in economics.

There are three ways to experience this year’s symposium. Join us:

In person at our St. Louis headquarters to mix and mingle with participants and panelists

In person at our Memphis Branch to watch the symposium live with other professionals and students in the area

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The event is free, but you must register by Tuesday, March 26 for in-person attendance or by Monday, April 1 for virtual attendance.

Appetizers will be provided, and parking will be validated at both in-person locations.

Questions? Please contact Mary Clare Peate at maryclare.peate@stls.frb.org.

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Institutional Investors in Multifamily Affordable Housing
2024-04-03 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will host an in-person event focused on institutional investors in multifamily affordable housing. The event aims to provide insights into investments in affordable housing by pensions, corporations, and impact investors. Panels will explore opportunities for market growth, barriers to investments, and the need for equity capital to finance affordable housing development and preservation.

This event will be of interest to leaders from pension funds, endowments, insurance companies, foundations, investment managers, community development organizations, banks, and affordable housing developers.

Registration closes March 31, 2024.

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Pay Transparency: Exploring the Research, Policies, and Implications for Low- and Moderate-Income Workers
2024-04-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
A conversation on what we know about pay transparency

We invite you to join us April 3 for a virtual convening highlighting considerations from recent research and policies surrounding pay transparency—policies that require certain employers to post salary information in job postings or at points in the hiring process.

The event will feature a panel discussion of subject matter experts from the academic, business, and policy sectors who will provide an overview of this important aspect of the labor market and how it impacts the experiences of low- and moderate-income workers. We are excited to host this event, 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.

We hope you will join us for this important conversation!

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Speakers

Zoe Cullen, Harvard Business School

Tiffani Daniels, Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity

Katherine Eyster, U.S. Department of Labor

Hue Nguyen, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Ryan Nunn, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Alene Tchourumoff, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Agenda

1:00-1:05 pm CT

Welcome, Overview, and Introductions

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

1:05-1:50 pm CT

Panel: Recent Research and State Policy Actions on Pay Transparency

Panelists:

Zoe Cullen, Harvard Business School

Tiffani Daniels, Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity

Katherine Eyster, U.S. Department of Labor

Moderator: Hue Nguyen, Community Development and Engagement, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

1:50-1:55 pm CT

Closing Remarks

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

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Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation: Research, Policies, and Strategies
2024-04-03 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Financial exploitation of older individuals through fraud and scams is a growing threat, and preventing such exploitation is important to maintaining elders’ economic health. Please join the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for Preventing Elder Financial Exploitation: Research, Policies, and Strategies, a virtual event in which a diverse group of individuals will talk about their research, policy, advocacy, and collaboration concerning this vital topic. As a trusted convener, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago seeks to elevate discourse on confronting elder financial exploitation.

The webinar will happen on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm CT (12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ET). Austan Goolsbee, the Chicago Fed president, will kick off the virtual event with an address. President Goolsbee’s remarks will be followed by discussion of research on the topic by Bhash Mazumder, senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and Marti DeLiema, professor at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work. The event will also include a panel of experts who will discuss local factors and policies surrounding elder financial exploitation in the Midwest and nationwide.

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Speakers

Austan Goolsbee, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Leslie McGranahan, Senior Vice President, Regional Analysis and Community Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Bhash Mazumder, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Agenda

11:00 am CT

Welcome and Introduction Remarks

Austan Goolsbee, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

11:05 am CT

High Level Introduction to EFE and Our Related Work

Bhash Mazumder, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

11:20 am CT

Ongoing and Deeper Research on EFE

Marti DeLiema, Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, School of Social Work

11:35 am CT

High Level Introduction to EFE and Our Related Work

Moderator: Leslie McGranahan, Senior Vice President, Regional Analysis, Community Development, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Andrew Hartnett, First Deputy Insurance Commissioner, Iowa Insurance Division

Sam Kunjukunju, Vice President, Bank Community Engagement, American Bankers Association

Peter Lichtenberg, Director, Institute of Gerontology and Distinguished University Service Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University

Deborah Royster, Assistant Director, Office for Older Americans, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

12:20 pm CT

Moderated Q&A

12:28 pm CT

Closing Remarks

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Investing in Arts and Culture for Healthy Communities
2024-03-27 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with One Nation/One Project, will host a hybrid event focused on equitable models of arts-based health programs with measurable outcomes. The public event will follow an invitation-only roundtable discussion on topics including the arts, public health, and community development finance.

The event will be of interest to artists, capital providers, community-based organizations, philanthropists, researchers, and policymakers.

For more information on our partner, please visit the One Nation/One Project website.

In-person registration closes at 11:59 pm on March 24, 2024.

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Career Forward: Developing a Career
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
Graduation day is quickly approaching, and you may be curious about what the next few years have in store for you. Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia for a webinar focused on early career development. Learn what it means to develop your career, what the first five years after graduation could look like, the certificates and trainings you could explore to get ahead, and how to leverage your position to further your career aspirations.

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Fostering Neighborhoods: Hospitals and the Development of Affordable Housing
2024-03-07 15:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 33 Liberty Street, New York, NY, 10045, United States
On Thursday, March 7, 2024, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, in partnership with the NYU Furman Center, will host a hybrid event encouraging cross-sector collaboration to build more affordable housing in New York City.

This event will bring together hospital leaders, capital providers, developers, and other key stakeholders. It will explore the challenges and solutions for developing both short- and long-term affordable housing options that incorporate social support for the most vulnerable populations in New York City. The event will explore the role hospital systems are playing nationally in building affordable housing.

This event will be of interest to New York City leaders in the health, non-profit, public policy, and government sectors.

In-person registration closes March 5, 2024.

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