Working Families' Friend Event
President Esther George and Tammy Edwards, head of community engagement and inclusion at the Kansas City Fed, met Duke Dujakovich of Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO and others at an event hosted by the nonprofit Working Families’ Friend.
Fed Listens
On October 9, 2019, Federal Reserve Chair Powell and Kansas City Fed President Esther George hosted local business and community leaders for a Fed Listens session.
Visit with University of Tulsa students
Kansas City Fed President Esther George visited NE Oklahoma, spoke with University of Tulsa students and toured the historic Tulsa Club Hotel.
Economic Club of Minnesota
Kansas City Fed President Esther George spoke with Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari after presenting to the Economic Club of Minnesota in May 2019.
2019 Energy Conference
Kansas City Fed President Esther George opened the 2019 Energy Conference in Denver, Colorado.
Jackson Hole Interview
Kansas City Fed President Esther George sat down with Fox Business News for an interview during the Jackson Hole 2019 Economic Symposium.
NABE 2019 Denver Event
NABE student chapter members enjoyed Kansas City Fed President Esther George’s comments at NABE 2019 in Denver.
Navajo Agricultural Products Industry Tour
Kansas City Fed President Esther George and the Denver Branch Board of Directors toured a farm with the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry to learn how crops are grown in high-desert areas.
Agriculture Symposium
Bank President Esther George spoke about economic trends at the 2019 Agriculture Symposium.
Visit to Juniper Hill Farms
Bank President Esther George joined foreign central bank representatives in a visit to Juniper Hill Farms outside Lawrence, KS, prior to this year’s Agriculture Symposium where first-generation farmer Scott Thellman shared his experiences building a diversified agriculture operation.
Women in Economics Podcast Interview
Bank President Esther George spoke about her background in banking, growing up in rural Missouri & more in the Women in Economics podcast from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Economic perspectives in Kearney, Neb.
President Esther George shared economic perspectives with business, banking and community leaders from Kearney, Neb.
Community Development Advisory Council Meeting
The Kansas City Fed's Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) met with President George while visiting the Kansas City headquarters. CDAC members are community leaders from each state in the Tenth District and focus on issues like workforce development and community services.
American Bankers Association Washington Summit
President George appeared on a panel with Richmond Fed President Barking and Atlanta Fed President Bostic hosted by the American Bankers Association.
Blueprint Engines Tour
President George toured Blueprint Engines in Kearney, Neb., along with members of the Omaha Branch board of directors. Kansas City Fed directors and staff meet with businesses like this across the Tenth District to understand real-time economic issues affecting Main Street.
Central Exchange speech
President George delivered a speech to the Kansas City Central Exchange.
The Clearing House Conference
Bank President Esther George appeared with Chicago Fed President Charles Evans and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic to discuss the Federal Reserve at the 2018 annual Clearing House conference.
Rock the Fed
President George welcomed The Reminders to the Kansas City Fed to share financial literacy lessons with local Kansas City students.
Kansas City Fed Anonymous Santa Drive
President George thanked the Kansas City Fed employees who participated in the annual Anonymous Santa gift drive for local families in need.
Young Bankers Day
President George spoke to members of the Missouri Bankers Association on Young Bankers Day at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
Agriculture Symposium
President George addressed attendees at the 2018 Agriculture Symposium on the economic outlook and role of monetary policy.
President George with Lindsey Horan
President George visited with U.S. Women's National Team member and pro soccer player Lindsey Horan and her father, Bank Vice President of Facilities Management and Law Enforcement Mark Horan.
President George with Bill Snyder
President George, Senior IT Auditor Ryan Seematter and First Vice President Kelly Dubbert visited with Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder during his visit to the Kansas City Fed to speak to employees about teamwork and perseverance.
Moser Energy Tour
President George and the Denver Branch Board of Directors toured Moser Energy Systems in Casper, Wyo.
WCA Mobile Training Center
President George and our Denver Branch Board of Directors visited the Wyoming Contractors' Association Mobile Training Center.
WCA Training Center
President George and our Denver Branch Board of Directors visited with staff and students and tried out the heavy equipment simulator at the Wyoming Contractors' Association Regional Training Center.
Interview with KCUR
President George spoke with KCUR on her outlook for the economy, her role as a Federal Reserve Bank president and more.
Presentation by Amanda Bayer
President George joined a team of women in economic research at the KC Fed for a presentation by Amanda Bayer, a PhD economist from Swarthmore College, on the lack of diversity in the economics profession.
Denver Branch Centennial
President George adds her touch to a collaborative art project during the Denver Branch's centennial activities in January.
Japan Consul-General Visit
Naoki Ito, Japan Consul-General in Chicago, visited the Kansas City Fed on January 26, 2018. Accompanying Ito: (far left) Jim Kanki, honorary Japan consul in Kansas City, and (far right) Daniel Morales of the Chicago consulate's public affairs staff. Joining President George from the Bank: (from left) Assistant Vice President Nicholas Sly, Senior Vice President Diane Raley, Senior Vice President Luke Woodward, and senior economist Fumiko Hayashi.
Kansas City Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce Congressional Forum
President George spoke at the Kansas City Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce's monthly Congressional Forum on February 16, 2018. In attendance (from left) were Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Daniel Silva, Chamber Chairman Craig Gaffney and William Epperheimer, president of the Congressional forum.
Lonnie Powell Visit
Artist Lonnie Powell, whose painting "Mr. D and the Magic of Kansas City Night" is displayed at Kansas City Fed headquarters, visited the Bank in December.
Oklahoma City Branch Holiday Reception
At the Oklahoma City Branch's holiday reception, President George thanked Clint Abernathy, Oklahoma City Branch Board chair and owner of Abernathy Farms, for hosting the KC Fed last fall in Altus, Okla.
Overland Park Rotary Club Luncheon
President George answered questions from Overland Park (Kansas) Rotary Club members after speaking at the organization's January 8, 2018 luncheon.
Wichita Independent Business Association
After her keynote speech at the Wichita Independent Business Association's annual meeting February 8, 2018, President George visited with American State Bancshares executives Donald LacKamp and Robin LacKamp. Early in their careers, Robin was a Kansas City Fed employee and helped recruit then-bank examiner Esther George to the Bank.
Economic Forum in Lincoln, Nebraska
On March 8, 2018, President George shared insight on the nation's economy and monetary policy during the Kansas City Fed's Economic Forum in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Tour of Operating Engineers Health Clinic
President George and staff toured the Operating Engineers Health Clinic with the Greater Kansas City office of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
Meeting with CFTC Chairman
President George met with CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo to discuss the state of the agriculture economy, banking conditions in the region and the role of the CFTC.
Tour of Koch Chemical Group
Bank officials toured the Koch Chemical Group in Wichita on February 8, 2018 as the guest of Koch executive Dan Solomon, who serves on the Kansas City Fed's Economic Advisory Council, From left: Senior Vice President Diane Raley, Koch-Glitsch President Massimo Bizzi, President George, Solomon, Bank Assistant Vice President Jason Brown and Darran Headley of Koch-Glitsch.
Economic Forum in Lincoln, Nebraska
On March 8, 2018, President George shared insight on the nation's economy and monetary policy during the Kansas City Fed's Economic Forum in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Albuquerque, New Mexico Student Board of Directors
President George and Deputy Chair Steve Maestas met with members of the Kansas City Fed's Albuquerque, NM Student Board of Directors.
Teach Children to Save
President George took part in the Kansas City Fed's Teach Children to Save event with Kansas City public school students by reading “Uncle Jed’s Barbershop” and discussing saving goals.
International Women's Breakfast
President George meets with business women during the International Women's Breakfast Nov. 20, 2017, at the Bank.
Wabash college's Rogge Lecture
President George took time during her Sept. 26 visit to Wabash College in Crawfordsville, Ind., to record a podcast with Wabash College President Greg
Hess. George was a guest speaker for the college’s Rogge Lecture.
Minority Bankers Forum
President Esther George is interviewed Sept. 29 by CNBC economics reporter Steve Liesman as part of the Minority Bankers Forum at the Kansas City Fed’s headquarters.
Industrial Association Meeting
In August 2017, President George met with industrial association members from the greater Kansas City area to discuss current economic conditions and issues in the manufacturing sector.
Urban Financial Services Coalition Conference
During the Urban Financial Services Coalition Conference at the Kansas City Fed in July 2017, President George spoke with John Hope Bryant, president, founder and chair of Operation HOPE Inc. of Atlanta, which provides financial services for the working poor, the underserved and struggling middle class.
Mark 1 Leadership Program
President George met with students from the Urban Financial Services Coalition's Mark 1 Leadership Program in July 2017.
UMKC Henry W. Bloch School of Management graduation ceremony
In May 2017, President George was the commencement speaker at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Henry W. Bloch School of Management graduation ceremony. George, a UMKC alum, was honored this year by the school’s alumni association as alumna of the year.
Omaha Branch Hears from Area Labor Leaders
President Esther George speaks with members who participated in an area labor leaders roundtable discussion organized by Omaha
Branch Board of Directors Chair John Bourne, who is an international representative with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Not pictured, but also in attendance, was Nathan Kauffman, Omaha Branch executive.
Centurions Leadership Program
In February 2017, George, pictured with Will Pryor, an audit senior manager at Grant Thorton, spoke at the Centurions Leadership Program in Kansas City, Mo. Since 1976, Centurions, which is a program of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, has been a training ground for future Kansas City leaders.
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
Kansas City Fed President Esther George participates in a question-and-answer session with Mark Duggan of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research at Stanford University on Feb. 28, 2017.
Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research
Esther George caught up with Mylan Gray, left, former student board member and activities director with the Kansas City Fed’s Summer @ the Fed program, at Stanford University on Feb. 28, 2017.
Tulsa Box Yard
Esther George, left, is pictured with Kansas City Fed Board Chair Rose Washington, right, and Casey Stowe, center, partner in developing the Tulsa Box Yard center in January 2017.
Kansas City Area Boy Scouts
Esther George addressed leaders of Kansas City area Boy Scouts at a breakfast on Jan 24, 2017. Pictured with George, center, is Jim Hinson, left, superintendent of the Shawnee Mission School District, and Kenn Miller, Heart of America Council. They presented George with a replica of a war bonds poster from 1917.
Institute of International Finance
Kansas City Fed President Esther George, center, speaks at an event hosted by the Institute of International Finance in Washington, Oct. 7, 2016. George, center, is pictured with Tim Adams, CEO of the IIF, left, and Stanford economist John Taylor, right. Watch sessions from the event.
Congressional Hearing
Kansas City Fed President Esther George, right, speaks with U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Monetary Policy and Trade, center, and Richmond Fed President Jeffrey Lacker, left, following a hearing on the Federal Reserve Sept. 7, 2016, in Washington.
State Partnerships
President Esther George, left, pictured with Judi Stork, deputy banking commissioner for the state of Kansas, at the Kansas Bankers annual meeting in August 2016.
Jackson Hole Symposium
President Esther George, right, is interviewed by Bloomberg TV’s Mike McKee, left, at the 2016 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium.
Jackson Hole Symposium
President Esther George greets members of the Fed Up Coalition at the start of a listening session with other Federal Reserve officials on August 25, 2016, at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Jackson Hole Symposium
President Esther George visits with a member of the Fed Up Coalition following a listening session with other Federal Reserve officials on August 25, 2016, at the Jackson Lake Lodge in Jackson Hole, Wyo.
Mid-America Labor Management Conference
President George, left, speaks with a participant at the Mid-America Labor Management Conference on July 11 in Lake Ozark, Mo.
Mid-America Labor Management Conference
President George, center, is pictured with Pat “Duke” Dujakovich, president of the Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO, left, and Bob Jacobi, Greater Kansas City Labor Management Council, right, at the Mid-America Labor Management Conference on July 11 in Lake Ozark, Mo.
Labor Leader Roundtable
Labor leaders from across the Kansas City region meet with President George May 19, 2016, to discuss a wide range of issues affecting workers and the economy.
Labor Leader Roundtable
Pat “Duke” Dujakovich, president, Greater KC AFL-CIO and a member of the Federal Reserve’s Community Advisory Council, talks with President George during a Labor Leader roundtable at the Bank May 19, 2016.
Fairfax Industrial Association Luncheon
President George speaks with members of the Fairfax Industrial Association during a luncheon May 19, 2016, in Kansas City, Kan.
Business and Community Leaders Luncheon
President George speaks at a luncheon May 12, 2016, for 240 business and community leaders in Albuquerque, N.M.
Japanese Trade Officials Visit Bank
Kansas City Fed President Esther Georges meets with Jun-ichiro Kuroda, left, minister of Economy, Trade, Industry and Energy of the Embassy of Japan, and Ichiro Sone, chief executive director of Japan External Trade Organization-Chicago, on March 24, 2016, at the Kansas City Fed.
Meeting with Past Chairs of the Nebraska Bankers Association
Kansas City Fed President Esther George, center, is pictured with past chairs of the Nebraska Bankers Association in May 2016, from left, Samuel Baird, Craig Brewster, Matthew Williams, John Stinner, Jeff Krejci, Michael Nelson and Ronald Kranz.
Student Board of Directors Pinning Ceremony | Kansas City
Kansas City Fed President Esther George speaks with Tony Luu, left, who graduated from the Kansas City Fed’s Student Board of Directors, and Paula Schaaf, center, coordinator of Early College Programs for the Kansas City Public Schools, in May 2016.
Student Board of Directors Pinning Ceremony | Kansas City
Members of the Kansas City Fed’s Student Board of Directors are pictured with Kansas City Fed Board Chair Steve Maestas and President Esther George.
Town Hall Meeting
Kansas City Fed President Esther George, center, and First Vice President Kelly Dubbert, right, participate in an employee town hall conversation with Tim Todd of the Bank’s Public Affairs Department, left, on Feb. 1, 2016, at the Bank’s Kansas City headquarters.
Monsanto Facilities Tour
President George, Omaha Branch Executive Nathan Kauffman and the directors of the Bank’s Omaha Branch tour a DeKalb seed production facility near Waco, Neb.
The Outlook and Monetary Policy
Nearly 200 residents from York, Neb. and neighboring eastern Nebraska communities attended President George’s speech there on April 7. President George discussed the economic outlook, shared her views on monetary policy and answered audience questions.
Bloomberg Radio’s Interview with President George
President George was featured on Bloomberg Radio’s “Taking Stock” program, Feb. 23. Hosts Kathleen Hays and Pimm Fox traveled to Kansas City, hosting the show at the Bank and featuring other local community and business leaders.
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