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News, events, and updates from the Community Development team at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

 Philadelphia, PA
philadelphiafed.org/community-development/
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Rural economic development leaders: Don’t miss our free webinar on the Rural Health Transformation Program. Join us to learn how strategic investments can boost local economic resilience and support robust workforce participation. Learn more and register. bit.ly/4l6u8Yx
Aerial view of a rural landscape with vibrant autumn trees and scattered homes. A large text overlay announces the "Rural Community Action Assembly: Rural Health Transformation Program and Community Readiness," along with "March 24, 2026." The logo of "FRB PHL" is visible.

ALT Aerial view of a rural landscape with vibrant autumn trees and scattered homes. A large text overlay announces the "Rural Community Action Assembly: Rural Health Transformation Program and Community Readiness," along with "March 24, 2026." The logo of "FRB PHL" is visible.

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Phila Fed Com Dev retweeted
Philadelphia Fed@philadelphiafedFeb 3
Generative AI is changing the way firms operate, but not in the way many expect. A Philadelphia Fed survey of businesses in the Third District shows that AI adoption is widespread among those surveyed, yet its impact on jobs at many of these firms remains limited.
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How can rural communities build sustainable apprenticeship programs and entrepreneurial ecosystems? Join us for two virtual sessions of the Rural Community Action Assembly on November 5 and November 19. Participation is free, but registration is required. bit.ly/3KTvwQs
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Join community partners, local leaders, researchers, and housing experts on October 8 for Pathways to Housing Affordability: Developing Coordinated Strategies to Increase Housing Inventory. Event details + registration: bit.ly/46NSHTC
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Join us to examine the importance of home equity in wealth building, explore a data-driven approach to identifying households vulnerable to the loss of home equity, and advance solutions that preserve and protect home equity in LMI communities. bit.ly/45SAx3M
Promotion for a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia event titled 'The Importance of Home Equity in Wealth Building' featuring an aerial view of a residential street with houses on either side, set for Thursday, September 25, 2025.

ALT Promotion for a Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia event titled 'The Importance of Home Equity in Wealth Building' featuring an aerial view of a residential street with houses on either side, set for Thursday, September 25, 2025.

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Introducing our new email subscription center! Stay informed on regional economic trends, manufacturing activity, and policy insights. Customize your preferences and never miss an update from the Philadelphia Fed. bit.ly/4jyrFnC
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Join community leaders, housing experts, and practitioners to explore preservation strategies to address housing affordability for working families as part of a series hosted by the Philadelphia Fed exploring workforce housing in our region. Learn more. bit.ly/4mqX4e8
Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with leafy trees, accompanied by text announcing a FRB (Federal Reserve Bank) PHL event on "Preservation Strategies to Strengthen Workforce Communities" scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025.

ALT Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with leafy trees, accompanied by text announcing a FRB (Federal Reserve Bank) PHL event on "Preservation Strategies to Strengthen Workforce Communities" scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2025.

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To understand housing market trends, you need data — and the Home Mortgage Explorer has it. This go-to resource from the @ClevelandFed and the @philadelphiafed has been updated with 2022 and 2023 data. Learn more. bit.ly/4lc9vK6
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Phila Fed Com Dev retweeted
CleveFed_ComDev@CleveFed_ComDev8 May 2025
Which skills are most in demand by employers? Our recent Community Development Report explores this question using data from the Occupational Mobility Explorer, originally released by the @ClevelandFed & @PhiladelphiaFed. Check it out: clefed.org/4itHfjH
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Which skills are most in demand by employers? Our recent Community Development Report explores this question using data from the Occupational Mobility Explorer, originally released by the Cleveland Fed & @PhiladelphiaFed. Check it out: clefed.org/4itHfjH
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A new study finds that Philadelphians are striving for economic stability before they can consider opportunities for upward mobility. Read on for insights on the obstacles people face to upward mobility and the impact of economic instability on their lives.bit.ly/42DeFHV
Cover image for a report titled "Understanding Economic Stability and Economic Mobility in Philadelphia" by Ashley Anglin, Stephanie Hoopes, Ashley Putnam, Theresa Singleton, and Bryan A. Stuart. The image features a bustling city street in Philadelphia with pedestrians and a prominent clock labeled “FRB PHL.”

ALT Cover image for a report titled "Understanding Economic Stability and Economic Mobility in Philadelphia" by Ashley Anglin, Stephanie Hoopes, Ashley Putnam, Theresa Singleton, and Bryan A. Stuart. The image features a bustling city street in Philadelphia with pedestrians and a prominent clock labeled “FRB PHL.”

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Communities across our region are facing challenges in meeting the demand for more affordable, accessible housing for workers. Join us for the first session of a three-part series focused on advancing housing solutions across Delaware, NJ, and PA. bit.ly/41AE5p1
Image promoting an event titled 'Innovations in Products and Partnerships to Advance Workforce Housing' hosted by the Philadelphia Fed. It shows an aerial view of a suburban street with houses. The event date is Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

ALT Image promoting an event titled 'Innovations in Products and Partnerships to Advance Workforce Housing' hosted by the Philadelphia Fed. It shows an aerial view of a suburban street with houses. The event date is Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

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Explore ways the Occupational Mobility Explorer is helping job seekers find roles that require similar skills and pay higher wages in this @FedCommunities article. #WorkforceDevelopment bit.ly/3QLUeSC
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Calling all digital access researchers! Submit your proposal to present at the Federal Reserve’s Digital Access Research Forum in Kansas City, September 16-18. Proposals are due by March 14, 2025. For more information about the submission process, visit bit.ly/4b5B6Iy
Graphic banner for the Digital Access Research Forum hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and New York. The banner features a multicolored background with a network grid pattern.

ALT Graphic banner for the Digital Access Research Forum hosted by the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Kansas City, Philadelphia, and New York. The banner features a multicolored background with a network grid pattern.

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When people and communities thrive, so does the economy. Join us to advance a national conversation about the economic imperative of upward mobility at the Economic Mobility Summit in Philadelphia on April 22 and 23. Event details + registration: bit.ly/3Et8tIP
Promotional banner for the Economic Mobility Summit held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, featuring four individuals energetically walking and discussing, set for April 22-23, 2025, in Philadelphia.

ALT Promotional banner for the Economic Mobility Summit held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, featuring four individuals energetically walking and discussing, set for April 22-23, 2025, in Philadelphia.

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Phila Fed Com Dev retweeted
CleveFed_ComDev@CleveFed_ComDev24 Jan 2025
The Occupational Mobility Explorer allows you to discover potential career paths based on how your current skills may match higher-paying roles in your local area. Explore the updated tool from the @philadelphiafed & @ClevelandFed. Read more: clefed.org/3AnWM4x
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Explore the latest updates to the @FedCommunities interactive dashboard to discover where banking deserts and potential deserts are across the U.S. It includes census tract–level data on physical bank branch availability in all 50 states from 2019 to 2024. bit.ly/3RWAYSq
Graphic titled "Banking Desert Dashboard" by FedCommunities, showing a map with markers indicating bank closures, highlighted by a large icon of a closed bank and updated with 2024 data.

ALT Graphic titled "Banking Desert Dashboard" by FedCommunities, showing a map with markers indicating bank closures, highlighted by a large icon of a closed bank and updated with 2024 data.

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Join us for a national conversation about #EconomicMobility. Save the date to join the discussion, get actionable step for cross-sector collaboration, create connections, and learn about new research and best practices for advancing economic mobility. bit.ly/4fvABIi
Promotional image for the Economic Mobility Summit held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, showing four individuals walking energetically outside a modern building, set for April 22-23, 2025 in Philadelphia.

ALT Promotional image for the Economic Mobility Summit held by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, showing four individuals walking energetically outside a modern building, set for April 22-23, 2025 in Philadelphia.

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The @ClevelandFed’s Policy Summit is back! Mark your calendars for this two-day community development conference dedicated to best practices, policies, & programs affecting lower-income communities across the US. June 26–27. For details, visit: clefed.org/4ewwPxS
Promotional image for the Policy Summit 2025 hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, featuring a collage of people engaging in community activities such as gardening, construction, and local gatherings, under the theme 'Building Strong and Sustainable Communities'. Event is scheduled for June 26-27, 2025, with options to attend in Cleveland or virtually.

ALT Promotional image for the Policy Summit 2025 hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, featuring a collage of people engaging in community activities such as gardening, construction, and local gatherings, under the theme 'Building Strong and Sustainable Communities'. Event is scheduled for June 26-27, 2025, with options to attend in Cleveland or virtually.

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Phila Fed Com Dev retweeted
Philadelphia Fed@philadelphiafed9 Dec 2024
Save the date! The @ClevelandFed’s largest conference, #PolicySummit2025, is returning June 26-27, 2025. This two-day community development event is dedicated to best practices, policies, & programs affecting lower-income communities across the US. Visit: clefed.org/4ewwPxS
Promotional image for the Policy Summit 2025 titled 'Building Strong and Sustainable Communities' by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, featuring diverse individuals engaging in community and outdoor activities, set for June 26-27, 2025, in Cleveland or virtually.

ALT Promotional image for the Policy Summit 2025 titled 'Building Strong and Sustainable Communities' by the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, featuring diverse individuals engaging in community and outdoor activities, set for June 26-27, 2025, in Cleveland or virtually.

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