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Community Conditions Survey goes national
A new national survey builds on Kansas City’s survey, which monitors conditions for lower-income Americans. The national survey la
Long-term deposit in Native-owned bank spurs investment in Habitat Denver
Native American Bank made a different kind of pitch at the Denver Investment Connection event, and it worked.
Federal Reserve Board accepting applications for its Community Advisory Council
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors is accepting applications for the Community Advisory Council (CAC). May 31 is the deadline.
State capacity grants will support digital access, tools and skills
A new infusion of $811 million will support communities nationwide with digital access, tools and skills.
Workers sound off on self-employment and side hustles
New Worker Voices brief takes a deep dive into how workers view and engage in self-employment and independent work.
To slow displacement, one neighborhood tests a new idea: Property tax rates based on income
Kansas City, Mo., has found a unique way to help long-time residents of the Westside, a rapidly gentrifying neighborhood.
Funding, technical assistance through SSBCI help businesses grow
With help from GROW Kansas, Kenny Burris gauges his chances of success as very good from his warehouse in Junction City.
New council members eager to share their insights
Five new members share thoughts on housing, childcare, digital inclusion, philanthropy and banking.
New staff members join the community development team
Rachael Surmick and Marisa Martinez bring new skills and connections to the Kansas City Fed.