Event Recap
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Recipes for rural prosperity as populations change
Some rural areas are shrinking as young people move away, while others are absorbing an influx of newer US residents. What should rural communities consider as their populations shift?
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How can research better support digital access?
With digital access becoming increasingly necessary, researchers and practitioners consider the role research plays in informing digital access efforts.
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Data and discussion around CDFIs underscore the vital role they play
CDFIs play a critical role in getting capital into underserved communities. Findings from the Fed’s 2023 CDFI Survey, discussed at OFN’s annual conference, highlight opportunities and challenges facing the industry.
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Navigating a changing economy requires resources, data, ideas—and listening
More than 400 community development professionals met in Cleveland, Ohio in mid-June for Policy Summit 2023, an event that featured various sessions aimed at highlighting and addressing economic challenges in the current economy.
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![[Watch] A Community Approach to Disaster Recovery](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/diaster-recovery-cc.png?w=1024)
[Watch] A Community Approach to Disaster Recovery
Recovering from natural disasters can be difficult for underserved communities, with limited access to disaster funds & insurance. The Federal Reserve & FEMA share how their programs can help low- to moderate-income communities respond. Watch or listen on demand.
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![[Watch] Two sides of one child care dilemma](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/connecting-communities-early-child-care-dilemma.png?w=1024)
[Watch] Two sides of one child care dilemma
Families want quality early childhood education (ECE) but it’s often competitive to access and costly, especially for care during nontraditional hours. Providers face financial constraints of their own. What does recent research reveal? Watch or listen on demand.
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![[Watch] Amplifying small business voices—new findings from the Small Business Credit Survey](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CC-April-13-SBCS.jpg?w=1024)
[Watch] Amplifying small business voices—new findings from the Small Business Credit Survey
Find out how small businesses are dealing with hiring challenges, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs, plus what credit access gaps remain now that pandemic-related funding programs have ended. Watch or listen on demand.
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![[Watch] Adapting to COVID-19: Impacts on Lower-Income Communities and Organizations Serving Them in 2022](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/20230209-connecting-communities-1920x1280-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Watch] Adapting to COVID-19: Impacts on Lower-Income Communities and Organizations Serving Them in 2022
How can organizations use the Fed’s 2022 National COVID-19 Community Impact Survey data to advocate for themselves and those they serve? In this webinar, experts share their tips. Watch or listen on demand.
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![[Watch] Putting the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to Work in Your Community](https://fedcommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/connecting-communities-panel-20221201-1920x1280-1.jpg?w=1024)
[Watch] Putting the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to Work in Your Community
How can banks and nonprofits effectively partner to fund CRA-eligible programs and projects? In this webinar, nonprofit leaders and bankers share their tips. Watch on demand.
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Fixing labor market rules that limit workers
Reforms can improve the rules of the labor market, helping workers and strengthening the economy.