The Rural Investment Collaborative™ seeks to improve economic investment in small towns and rural communities. We collaborate with rural hubs and funding sources to help communities develop project proposals and make access to funding easier.
Featured
Blog Post
October 1, 2026
The Richmond Fed business survey asked firms about their pricing strategies and found that firms have adjusted prices more frequently and adopted new pricing strategies to manage unpredictable input costs.
Blog Post
September 25, 2026
Non-credit workforce training can provide community college students with a pathway to the workforce, but data are limited. This post explores non-credit students, including how the Richmond Fed defines these students and their credentials in the 2025 Survey of Community College Outcomes.
Our annual conference brings together community development leaders, business leaders and educators to discuss potential solutions for helping rural communities thrive.
The Richmond Fed's Rural Spotlights highlight the innovative strategies utilized by rural communities and organizations to address local challenges and reach their economic potential.
These articles and podcasts examine a range of issues — including education, housing, health and broadband access — that affect economic outcomes in rural communities.
These posts examine local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
Each month, the Richmond Fed surveys businesses across its region to provide perspectives on current business activity and expected changes in business conditions.
Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across the U.S. provide information on their business practices and the communities they serve (biennial).
We track economic data and trends in the Fifth District and publish our findings.
We visit with business and community leaders throughout our district to learn about a region’s well-being and to exchange economic updates and ideas.
We provide information and tools on benefits cliffs to help Fifth District policymakers and organizations improve workers' long-term financial outlook.
This program connects community organizations and small businesses with bankers, CDFIs and other funding entities.
These stories describe our ongoing engagement with communities throughout the Fifth District.
Event
Aug. 11, 2026
2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. ET
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV and Virtual
Charleston, WV and Virtual
Conference
Aug. 3, 2026
Richmond Office
Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA