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New federal funds bring significant impact for small business lending
An infusion of more than $10 billion in federal funds is spurring entrepreneurship and small business growth nationwide.
Board of Governors seeks applicants for Community Advisory Council
The council is a diverse group of experts and representatives of consumer and community development organizations.
Small business on the road to recovery: Findings from the 2022 Small Business Credit Survey
The first 2022 survey report shows promising signs of post-pandemic recovery as well as areas of concern.
Videos offer inside scoop on new digital equity grants
New videos explain the guidelines states are using to create their digital equity plans, which shape state expenditures.
New council members bring insights to Kansas City Fed
Four new members of the CDAC come from government, workforce development, place-based development and banking.
Tenth District homelessness increases: Housing First policies may help
Encampment sweeps have rarely been coupled with housing placement, as would be done under a Housing First model.
Three stories show how benefits cliffs trap people in low-paying jobs or on public assistance
The benefits cliff penalizes people for working towards economic self-sufficiency, as it can cost thousands in benefits.
Sunflower Bank and Native CDFI connect to boost opportunities
Native Community Capital loan fund focuses on housing, small business development and physical infrastructure.
PlaceKeepers support minority developers in building community
PlaceKeepers equips Black residents of Northeast Oklahoma City to become residential and commercial real estate developers.