The Federal Reserve's Connecting Communities webinar series provides timely information on community and economic development issues.
In April 2024, the Federal Reserve conducted the Community Perspectives Survey, which focuses on economic conditions in low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities and the health of organizations serving them. Overall, the survey found poor conditions for economic mobility in LMI communities. Access to housing and increasing cost of goods and services were among the top challenges. Respondents did note that continued availability of jobs was contributing positively to economic mobility.
Join Federal Reserve Staff and leaders of national community development organizations for a discussion about the findings and how these organizations continue to provide vital services to LMI communities and play a part in promoting economic resilience and mobility.
Speakers:
- Michael Butchko, Vice President of Business Intelligence, NeighborWorks
- Violeta Gutkowski, Associate Economist, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- Melissa Johnson, Managing Director of State Strategies, National Skills Coalition
- Frank Woodruff, Executive Director, Community Opportunity Alliance
- Sydney Diavua, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
- (moderator)
Participation is free for this Connecting Communities webinar, but pre-registration is required.