Community Highlights
The Richmond Fed's Regional Economists and Community Development team joined President Tom Barkin in exploring small towns and cities throughout our District during 2020.
Tiffany Hollin-Wright discusses the work being done by Community Development staff at the Richmond Fed and in the Federal Reserve to respond to current health and economic crises, in particular their disproportionate impact on communities of color. Hollin-Wright manages the Bank's community development programs in Virginia and West Virginia.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is partnering with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the Robins Foundation and the City of Richmond’s Office of Community Wealth Building to host a webinar on Thursday, July 30 that offers solutions for increasing payoffs for workers, employers and taxpayers.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will spend the next two weeks supporting digital access opportunities in Baltimore and community programs in Washington, D.C., that are seeking to assist individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Richmond Fed Community Development hosted its first-ever virtual pitch session for Investment Connection on June 2 with eight nonprofit organizations throughout Virginia.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond launched an online portal today that will give nonprofits in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and parts of Virginia (Northern, Southside, Central and Hampton Roads regions) an opportunity to connect with funders whose support can help fulfill their missions to serve vulnerable communities and small businesses.
The Richmond Fed Community Investment Council explored the region's workforce innovations and how communities prepare students for success through apprenticeships.
The Richmond Fed led a networking breakfast at the Opportunity Finance Network Annual Conference to connect community development financial institutions leaders with Fed representatives.
The Richmond Fed, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation cosponsored this training for 40 bankers.
The Richmond Fed participated in a conference with municipal governments and technology innovators to address shared issues faced by cities and communities.
