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Raised in a rural community, Erika Bell now helps support rural opportunity through her work at the @RichmondFed. Her story highlights the power of relationships, collaboration, and local leadership in helping small towns thrive. Learn more: fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
The Small Business Credit Survey is now open. We are seeking feedback from #SmallBusiness owners to help provide insights to policymakers, service providers, and lenders. Your experience can help shape policy. Take the survey today. fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtri…
Could instant payments help close financial inclusion gaps? Join our next #ConnectingCommunities webinar as experts discuss instant payment services, ideas for better serving consumers and communities and showcase a new underbanked household data tool. fedcommunities.org/event/con…
The Federal Reserve’s State of #SmallBusiness Symposium explored challenges facing small businesses, highlighting AI adoption, technical assistance programs, and wraparound support services driving success stories nationwide. Check out what was covered: fedcommunities.org/small-bus…
While Federal Reserve employees have different backgrounds, some working on its rural initiatives have important ties to rural communities. Find out how those ties drive the work of Erika Bell, CD regional manager at the @RichmondFed! fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
During our last Connecting Communities webinar experts explored the fundamentals of #OpportunityZones, including what they are, what’s changing, and why those shifts matter. If you missed it, the information and resources are available now! Check them out: bit.ly/4hX3ikA
October’s Beige Book excerpts point to growing financial strain. Rising costs for household essentials—from food and housing to child care and insurance—are driving greater demand for assistance. Explore the entries: fedcommunities.org/october-2…
Check out the latest community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors. Dive in: fedcommunities.org/quarterly…
Opportunity Zones connect private investment to local priorities. Jason Vargo of the @SFFed discusses how OZ 2.0 boosts support for low-income and rural areas, aiming for meaningful, community-driven progress. Learn more about Jason and OZ in this article: fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
Instant payment apps help with quick transactions, but fees add up—especially for underbanked consumers relying on them for essentials. Imagine safer, lower-cost options at your bank. Explore the full article to learn more. fedcommunities.org/can-banks…
October is #EconEdMonth. We invite teachers and professors to join us on October 20 for the #FederalReserveEducation webinar, Teaching Monetary Policy: From the Fed’s Origins to Today’s Tools. Register at cvent.me/BA02Rb
AI is reshaping work, skills, and opportunity. The Fed’s CD research shows both promise and challenges—adaptability, training, and collaboration are key to ensuring AI benefits workers, employers, and communities. Find out what the Fed is learning: bit.ly/4i6RgGs
Join us this afternoon for a deep dive into basics of the Opportunity Zone (OZ) tax incentive, what’s changing, and why it matters. Hear firsthand from practitioners on how communities can turn OZ potential into impact. Register now to join us: fedcommunities.org/event/con…
Changes in 2025 to the Opportunity Zones tax-incentive initiative present a chance for local leaders, community-based organizations, investors, and state and local agencies to shape a new decade of place-based investments in low-income communities. bit.ly/4tE2MN0
Opportunity Zones connect private investment to local priorities. Jason Vargo of the @SFFed discusses how OZ 2.0 boosts support for low-income and rural areas, aiming for meaningful, community-driven progress. Learn more about Jason and OZs in this article:fedcommunities.org/stories/i…
What are Opportunity Zones (OZ)? Join us October 8 for a deep dive into basics of the tax incentive, what's changing, and why it matters. Hear firsthand from practitioners on how communities can turn OZ potential into impact. Register now to join us: bit.ly/4hPpdv3
The Small Business Credit Survey is now open. We are seeking feedback from #SmallBusiness owners to help provide insights to policymakers, service providers, and lenders. Your experience can help shape policy. Take the survey today. fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtri…
Affordable child care isn’t just a convenience—it’s a key driver of workforce participation and economic growth. Fed research shows that quality care helps families work and businesses thrive. Curious how child care shapes our economy? Dive in. #Childcare fedcommunities.org/beyond-ho…
For many workers, economic survival now outweighs mobility. The Fed’s latest Worker Perspectives research shows LMI workers are facing stretched budgets, AI‑driven hiring barriers, and delayed education goals. Explore more findings in the full report: bit.ly/43LczFO
AI is reshaping work, skills, and opportunity. The Fed’s CD research shows both promise and challenges—adaptability, training, and collaboration are key to ensuring #AI benefits workers, employers, and communities. Find out what the Fed is learning: fedcommunities.org/research/…
