Fed Communities

The latest Community Perspectives and Conditions blog post is now available. Explore takeaways from the February Beige Book, which was prepared at the @ClevelandFed and is based on information collected on or before February 23, 2026. bit.ly/4udByNP #communitydevelopment

Unemployment insurance (UI) benefits can help workers transition in their careers and quickly re-enter the workforce. Yet many who lose their jobs don’t receive UI. This article sheds light on some of the barriers limiting UI access and recipiency. bit.ly/3ODtmpV

A young couple bought a vacant building in Clinton, Oklahoma for $2/sq ft. They renovated it, gathered creatives, and formed West OK Co-op. Now they're leading million-dollar projects that are transforming their town's relationship with Route 66. lnkd.in/g_phR7yJ

Recently, the @clevelandfed published the 2026 Report on Employer Firms: Findings from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey, where they share findings from the survey’s employer firm respondents. Explore the findings. fedcommunities.org/2025-small-bus…

Interested in strengthening your community investment strategy? Register for the 2026 National Community Investment Conference for practical tips and examples on navigating CRA opportunities, along with extensive networking with CRA bankers. Register: lnkd.in/gbw9ABmx

For rural communities in Nevada and North Carolina, some of the most successful small business financing strategies emerge from strong partnerships where each organization focuses on its strengths. Read on for more about the power of partnerships. bit.ly/3MHy8lC

Unemployment insurance benefits (UI) can help workers transition in their careers and quickly re-enter the workforce. Yet many who lose their jobs don’t receive UI. This article sheds light on some of the barriers limiting UI access and recipiency. bit.ly/3ODtmpV

Recently, the @clevelandfed published the 2026 Report on Employer Firms: Findings from the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey, where we share findings from the survey’s employer firm respondents. Explore the findings. fedcommunities.org/2025-small-bus…

Learn how state officials, elected leaders, entrepreneurs and passionate residents are building prosperity by embracing what small towns have to offer🛣️. This story uncovers how unique appeal and visitors bring economic opportunity along America’s byways. bit.ly/3MYd2jb

The latest Community Perspectives and Conditions blog post is now available. Explore takeaways from the February Beige Book, which was prepared at the @ClevelandFed and is based on information collected on or before February 23, 2026. bit.ly/4udByNP #communitydevelopment

Several Federal Reserve Banks conducted national outreach to identify examples of strategies that small businesses have used to support working parents. Four key strategies emerged. Check out the full article for a more in-depth synopsis of the strategies. bit.ly/4qoLW2l

Join @ClevelandFed experts as they discuss the 2025 Small Business Credit Survey. If you work with small businesses, support economic development, or are interested in today’s #smallbiz landscape, this session will provide timely, data-driven perspectives. bit.ly/4tWlwaY

What did 6,500+ employers tell the #FederalReserve via its Small Business Credit Survey? Read the report: clefed.org/4rL5b7v #FederalReserve #SmallBusiness fedsmallbusiness.org/reports/survey…

The relationship between banks and small businesses is essential, and becomes more apparent when communities face repeated economic challenges, as seen across rural North Carolina. Discover how these relationships are promoting favorable banking outcomes. bit.ly/3MHy8lC

Unemployment insurance (UI) can help people transition in their careers and quickly re-enter the workforce. Yet many who lose their jobs don’t receive this benefit. Our latest article sheds light on some of the barriers limiting UI access and recipiency. bit.ly/3ODtmpV

Where one lives can play a role in shaping their employment opportunities and interactions. On Thursday, April 2, join experts from research and policy to discuss how location affects job markets and can contribute to income inequality. Register now: bit.ly/4rLpmCE

With its suite of tools, the Center for Indian Country Development enhances access to Native community economic data. Tools like Native Economic Trends fill data gaps & provide insights to advance Native Nations’ economic self-determination and prosperity. fedcommunities.org/from-numbers-n…

Did you miss our last #ConnectingCommunities? During the event, Fed experts shared an overview of the Occupational Mobility Explorer and the Career Ladder Identifier and Financial Forecaster tools and showed how they can be used to help workers advance. bit.ly/4afzOMe

Announcing the 2026 Federal Reserve Community Development Research Seminar Series. Over three seminars, experts will explore: job market conditions, community-focused strategies, and investment in local economies. Register now | Additional details soon: bit.ly/4as8Wsv

For rural communities in Nevada and North Carolina, some of the most successful small business financing strategies emerge from strong partnerships where each organization focuses on its strengths. Read on for more about the power of partnerships. bit.ly/3MHy8lC