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Podcast
Feb. 12, 2025

Emily Corcoran and Jen Giovannitti discuss the demand and supply factors that influence the financing of community development in rural areas, as well as the issues that impede the flow of capital into the places that need it. Corcoran is a senior manager of regional and community analysis at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and Giovannitti is president of the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.

News
Dec. 16, 2024

Nestled in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Randolph and Chatham counties offer a blend of rural charm and scenic beauty. Recently, the construction of several large-scale manufacturing plants are reshaping the local economy and providing new opportunities for growth.

Blog Post
December 5, 2024

Rural communities can face a mismatch between supply of and demand for community development investment dollars. But through partnerships with local government, nonprofits, businesses, and CDFIs, some are developing creative solutions.

Emily Wavering Corcoran and Jen Giovannitti