Upcoming Events
CEDRIC serves as a system-wide clearinghouse for upcoming forums, conferences, seminars and workshops across the country. Events are listed in chronological order.
Call for Papers: 2013 Community Development Research Conference
Washington, DC
April 11-12, 2013
The Community Affairs Officers of the Federal Reserve System invite paper submissions for the eighth annual Federal Reserve Community Development Research Conference to highlight new research shedding light on resiliencies and rebuilding initiatives that can directly inform community development policy and practice. Click here for more information on submission guidelines. The deadline is September 15, 2012.
Smaller Cities That Think Big: Lessons from Resurgent and Transforming Cities
Audioconference
May 29, 2012
This session will highlight research conducted by the Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia Feds on older industries, with a particular focus on smaller cities. To learn more, visit https://www.stlouisfed.org/bsr/connectingcommunities/.
Reclaiming Vacant Properties: A Forum Addressing Challenges and Opportunities in the Carolinas
Charlotte, N.C.
May 31, 2012
This forum, hosted by The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, in partnership with the Urban Land Institute - Charlotte, the North Carolina Housing Coalition, UNC School of Government and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Housing Partnership, will focus on local and state policy initiatives and redevelopment strategies that help bring vacant properties back to market. For more information, contact Tammie Hoy at (704) 358-2579, or visit http://www.richmondfed.org/.
Redefining Capital: A Forum Series on Baltimore's Next Economy
Baltimore, MD
June 7, 2012
Explore how we can create a community that welcomes new immigrants and offers them the education and economic opportunity needed for them to participate fully in our next economy in the second session of this series. Contact Ellen James at (804) 697-8913, or go to http://www.richmondfed.org/redefine_capital_20120607.cfm.
Business Opportunities in Community Development Lending
South Burlington, VT
June 8, 2012
Community bankers, community development experts, nonprofit lenders and municipal government representatives are invited to share their knowledge with other dealmakers and focus on affordable housing, small business, and economic development. Visit http://www.bostonfed.org/ to register.
Connecting to Markets: Exploring Low-Income Neighborhoods in the Regional Context
Chicago, IL
June 20, 2012
Join the Federal Reserve in part three of the Connecting to Markets Series as the national and regional panels discuss some of the hard questions around low-income neighborhood connections to the regional economy. Register now!
2012 Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Policy Summit
Cleveland, OH
June 28-29, 2012
This year's 10th annual Cleveland Fed Policy Summit will focus on effective strategies to strengthen and rebuild communities. With neighborhoods and entire regions struggling to regain their footing in the wake of a housing crisis and economic recession, now is a critical time to implement rebuilding strategies that work. Visit http://www.clevelandfed.org/Community_Development/events/PS2012/index.cfm for more information.
The Future of Workforce Development
Kansas City, MO
September 19-20, 2012
The world of workforce development is changing. This conference will explore how these workforce changes affect low- and moderate-income communities, the long-term unemployed, and other hard to employ groups. Registration and additional information available at workforce.kcfed.org.
