The Regional, Public and Community Affairs Division was created to strengthen the Bank`s regional research efforts, improve its understanding of the Tenth Federal Reserve District`s unique economic geography, and enhance the analysis of local economic developments for the Bank's monetary policy deliberations.

Regional Research News

The Beige Book

Economic growth in the Tenth District improved slightly in late July and early August. (September 3, 2008)

Manufacturing Survey

Growth in Tenth District manufacturing activity eased somewhat in August, but firms' expectations for future activity rebounded considerably over last month. (August 28, 2008)

Tenth District Overview

Demographics The Tenth Federal Reserve District stretches across seven states.   Banking The Tenth District differs from the nation by relying more heavily on community banks for banking services.   Industrial Structure The Tenth District as a whole has an industrial structure similar but not identical to that of the nation.   State-by-state Summary Read a summary of economic conditions within each state in the District.