Why Work Here
IT'S TIME TO WORK WITH PURPOSE
For smart, curious professionals inspired to do great work for the greater good, the Chicago Fed offers opportunities of tremendous purpose.
OUR CULTURE
HOW WE WORK
Inclusive, people-first culture
We serve. In an organization of many and varied functions and personalities, this is the unifier. Our sense of shared purpose fuels our actions, breathes through diversity and inclusion, and drives our growth and development. We contribute to a prestigious organization that plays a pivotal role in the world.
THE WORK WE DO
Connection to vital purpose
We serve the public interest by fostering a strong economy and promoting financial stability. We accomplish this with talented and innovative people working within a collaborative and inclusive culture.
WHERE WE CAN GO
Opportunities and growth
Work on varied projects. Pursue what interests you. Grow where you want to go. Share knowledge with some of the world’s finest minds. Learn and explore across teams, our Bank, and the Federal Reserve System. If it’s within you, it can be realized at the Chicago Fed. There’s always a new challenge and opportunity.
OUR PEOPLE
Have a voice and be heard. Be respected and empowered to act. We support each other and thrive together in an inclusive culture of belonging. We strive to be a great place to work by growing a diverse workforce ensuring that our culture is inclusive and equitable for all.

By bringing our diverse experiences, styles, approaches and ideas to the table, we achieve our individual and shared goals and better serve our communities. We are proud of the recognitions we’ve received for our efforts.
Office of Minority & Women Inclusion
The office, established by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, is led by Executive Vice President Kathryn Medina and is charged with ensuring inclusion of minorities, women, and minority-owned and women-owned businesses in all the Bank’s activities.
Diversity & Professional Network Groups
Our Employee Support Network Groups include diversity-oriented affinity and inclusion groups that play a vital role in advancing an inclusive culture through events, initiatives and year-long efforts.
Women's Impact
Network
OUR IMPACT
We work with our community partners to diversify our recruiting pipelines, to provide learning and development opportunities to our employees, and to be strong corporate citizens and give back to the community.

These include a diverse array of regional and national partners such as the Chicago Financial Services Pipeline, Chicago United, Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE), Year Up Chicago, United Way and more.
STAY CONNECTED
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    The Chicago Fed has an opening for a resident scholar in macroeconomics. This full-time visiting position is ideal for established PhD scholars or assistant professors who are interested in advancing a strong economy with our economic research team. Apply or share with someone in your network! https://bit.ly/3UThqR4

    #macroeconomics #economics #research #scholars #JobPosting #apply

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      Happy #VeteransDay to all who served or are currently serving, especially those in our veterans employee resource group and colleagues who continue to serve the public good through their everyday work at the Chicago Fed.

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        Applications for the Chicago Fed's summer 2025 paid internship program are open through Friday, November 22. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines to be part of the Fed's work to advance a strong economy, promote a trusted financial system, and serve the public good. Visit chicagofed.org/careers to apply today!

        #Intern #Internship #2025

        • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 10/25/24 at 10:17AM

          Don’t miss the opportunity to apply to join the Chicago Fed Advisory Council. We are looking for leaders from around the region who will advise the FRBC on developments affecting small business, agriculture, and labor markets, as well as a cross section of community and economic development issues, particularly those affecting low- and moderate-income communities. Applications are open through Monday, October 28. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3XEFszQ #agriculture #labor #smallbiz

          • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 10/22/24 at 4:01PM

            Join us November 14 for Understanding Racial Disparities in Lifetime Earnings and Life Expectancy, a virtual Economic Mobility Project event focused on evaluating long-term outcomes based on race in the United States.

            Hear from the Chicago Fed’s Kristen Broady, Ph.D. and Ezra Karger, together with industry experts Dr. William Darity (Duke University), Dr. Nicholas Hill (Claflin University), Dr. Damon Jones (University of Chicago), Dr. Sita Nataraj Slavov (George Mason University; American Enterprise Institute), and Jonnelle Marte (Bloomberg News). https://cvent.me/Q2eAdZ

            #EconomicMobility

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              October 17: Don’t miss the practical workshops on data skills and mentorship at the Career Pathways conference with The Sadie Collective. Workshops will feature Quentin Johnson (University of Chicago), Diego Mendez-Carbajo (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis), Dawn Chinagorom-Abiakalam (St. Louis Fed), Brianna Alderman (Harvard University), Jordan Brown (Chicago Fed), Na’Imah Johnson (Spelman College), and Sariya Stowers (University of Chicago). Tune in next week to live stream: https://bit.ly/3W2rEja

              #CareersInEcon

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                What impact do cyberattacks have on municipalities? Senior economist Ivan T Ivanov explores the topic in his latest Chicago Fed Letter. https://bit.ly/486E8uv

                #cyberattacks #cybersecurity #cyberrisks

                • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/30/24 at 4:08PM

                  Join us in Central Iowa next Wednesday and Thursday for The Rural Futures Series – The Lay of the Land: Labor, Zoning, and Housing in Rural Communities. Industry experts will discuss how rural communities are attracting labor with the help of creative zoning practices and housing policies, as well as ways to mitigate the risks of economic development.

                  Registration is open through October 8, register here: https://bit.ly/3BqWTwr

                  Learn how communities are reimagining land use and collaborating with their neighbors on place-making initiatives that not only attract labor but also the employment opportunities that come with having a sufficient workforce in a region.

                  Speakers for this event include:
                  • Marie Barry – Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
                  • Carlton Basmajian – Iowa State University
                  • Todd Blake – Fremont, MI City Manager
                  • Susan Bradbury – Iowa State University
                  • Jason Brown – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
                  • Erin Chambers – Newton, IA Community Development Director
                  • Dan Culhane – Ames Regional Economic Alliance
                  • Matthew Daniels – Origin Homes, Inc
                  • Steven Deller – University of Wisconsin-Madison
                  • Nick Glew – Professional Developers of Iowa
                  • Molly Hammond – USDA
                  • Scott Hanson – Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
                  • Dustin Ingram - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
                  • Susan Longworth – Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
                  • Emilie LaGrow, Esq. – Cassopolis, MI Village Manager
                  • Raymond Lai, AICP – McLean County Regional Planning Commission
                  • Lisa Leedy, M.Ed, CEcD – Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan, Inc.
                  • Janie McNabb – Networks Northwest
                  • Lisa Miller – Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Office of Rural Prosperity
                  • Keri Navratil – Storm Lake, IA City Manager
                  • Neil Sheridan, CAE, MBA – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS AND TOWNSHIPS
                  • Adam Sonntag – Ripon, WI City Administrator
                  • Gary Taylor – Iowa State University
                  • Nora Foote Westbrook – Center on Rural Innovation

                  #rural #community #economic #labor #employment #housing

                  • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/26/24 at 10:28AM

                    We are currently seeking leaders from around the region to serve on the Chicago Fed Advisory Council. The council plays an important role in advising the FRBC on developments affecting small business, agriculture, and labor markets, as well as a cross section of community and economic development issues, particularly those affecting low- and moderate-income communities. Applications are open through October 28. https://bit.ly/3XEFszQ

                    #SmallBusiness #agriculture #LaborMarkets #community #economy

                    • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/25/24 at 11:26AM

                      Do payday lenders cluster their storefronts in low-income, majority non-White communities? Read the latest Chicago Fed Letter from Tori Healey and Nathan Anderson to learn more. https://bit.ly/4cGbAbQ

                      #payday #community

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                        Join us September 24 for Financial Health and the Economic Well-Being of Public Housing Residents, a virtual Economic Mobility Project event focused on the connection between credit access and economic opportunity.

                        Hear from the Chicago Fed’s Kristen Broady, Ph.D. and Daniel Hartley, together with industry experts Dr. Karen Dynan (Harvard University), Kristin Myers (etf.com), Dionissi Aliprantis (École normale supérieure de Lyon), and Jenny Schuetz (The Brookings Institution). https://bit.ly/475PYVb

                        #credit #business #HomeBuying #education #PublicHousing

                        • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/11/24 at 12:18PM

                          Hear from Natalie Madeira Cofield, president and CEO of AEO (Association for Enterprise Opportunity), and Kristen Broady, Ph.D., senior economist, economic advisor, and director of the Economic Mobility Project, at their Fireside Chat, “A Personal Perspective on Career Pathways” on Thursday, October 17, at the Exploring Career Pathways conference with The Sadie Collective. https://bit.ly/3MA2yTi

                          #CareersInEcon #economics

                          • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/4/24 at 3:36PM

                            What was happening with the housing sector, back-to-school shopping, and egg prices in July and early August? Find out in the August Beige Book from experts on the region: https://bit.ly/3Ysar0s

                            #economy #BeigeBook #housing #agriculture

                            • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 8/29/24 at 5:37PM

                              Congratulations to Korie Miller, senior vice president in Federal Reserve Financial Services, who is retiring after 35 years of service promoting a trusted financial system. Her leadership has been instrumental in implementing advances like digital check processing and the FedNow instant payments service.

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                                Rick Mattoon, vice president of economic research in Detroit, recently shared his thoughts on leadership, reflecting on his 30 years of serving the public good. He believes in listening first and talking second, and says working with his team is the great luxury of his job.

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                                  On Thursday, October 17, hear from our panel of professionals featuring Susanne Toney, Ph.D. (Hampton University), LaTasha Brooks, MBA, and Daffney Felton, Ph.D. (Fontbonne University), moderated by Kristen Broady, Ph.D. The panel will discuss and share what they do and how they got to where they are at the fifth annual Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields conference with The Sadie Collective. https://bit.ly/3W2rEja

                                  #CareersInEcon #Economics #Careers

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                                    While the overall labor force participation rate is still below pre-pandemic levels, participation for women is higher now than pre-pandemic, and it increased the most for women with young children. A recent Chicago Fed Insights article by Camilo Garcia-Jimeno and Luojia Hu examines how remote work, childcare arrangements, and male labor force participation may have facilitated this increase. https://bit.ly/4fLnBzG

                                    #LaborForce #Childcare #RemoteWork

                                    • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 8/12/24 at 1:28PM

                                      We are proud to be recognized on Diversity MBA's 2024 list of 50 Out Front: Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers. Learn more about our commitment to fostering an equitable workplace and our service to the public good: https://lnkd.in/gTMsV4SS

                                      #bestplacestowork #womeninbusiness #diverseleadership #inclusivity #workplaceequality #diversityandinclusion #diversity #equity #equitableworkplace #ChicagoFed #ChicagoFedCareers #FederalReserve

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                                        Catch up on the latest from Community Development teams across the Federal Reserve System, including the Chicago Fed's Spotlight on Childcare, in this Fed Communities blog. It captures new content on the topics of housing, childcare, equitable development, small business, employment, weather resiliency, and Native communities in one convenient place. https://bit.ly/3Ade0Bi

                                        #economy #childcare #housing #business #employment

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                                          Join Dustin Ingram, along with experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, August 15, 22, and 29 for a three-part webinar series on critical components for increasing the housing supply in our communities.

                                          Learn more and register by August 14: https://bit.ly/4fkSs61

                                          #housing #affordability

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                                            Conversations with the community make a difference in advancing a strong economy. Community development practitioners often conduct research with communities as partners through community-engaged research. This approach invites stakeholders into the research process to learn what’s working best.

                                            Register today for the next Connecting Communities webinar to learn more: https://bit.ly/3Snsfts

                                            Join Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and Fed Communities to hear examples of how community-engaged methods can highlight the experience of workers and jobseekers. Attendees will hear what researchers are learning from these conversations and how institutions, organizations, or communities can leverage the same principles.

                                            #Community #Research #EconomicDevelopment

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                                              We are pleased to announce a new temporary exhibit at our Money Museum celebrating the history of Black baseball in partnership with the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. The exhibit features commemorative coins produced by the United States Mint in 2022 to pay tribute to the history of Negro Leagues Baseball. Visit the Money Museum Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. to check out the new exhibit. https://bit.ly/40HIfrO

                                              #MoneyMuseum #coins #exhibit #baseball

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                                                Senior business economist Thomas Walstrum recently spoke with commercial real estate and development professionals at a REAL Professionals Network Milwaukee Chapter meeting. #economy #wisconsin

                                                • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 7/17/24 at 3:16PM

                                                  In late May and June, economic activity increased slightly overall in the Seventh District with #business and #community leaders expecting a similar rate of increase over the next year. Business and consumer spending rose slightly and employment was up modestly. Learn more in the latest edition of the #BeigeBook: https://bit.ly/3Ysar0s

                                                  • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 7/10/24 at 9:38AM

                                                    How effective is the #NFCI at estimating the impact of current #financial conditions on future #economic growth? Read the latest Chicago Fed Insights from Scott Brave and I. Max Gillet to learn more. https://bit.ly/4cDN3Vk

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                                                      Next Wednesday, join Chicago Fed economists Kelli Marquardt, Daniel Hartley, and policy advisor Robin Newberger at Fed Listens to hear about what the #data from the Spotlight on Childcare can tell us about #childcare availability and access. https://bit.ly/3L0PKVb

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                                                        The Chicago Fed’s Alexander Hamilton exhibit, which debuted at our Money Museum in 2017, is leaving soon. Visit us by Monday, July 8 to learn more about how Hamilton was among the first to promote a trusted financial system, and stay tuned for more details on our new exhibit, coming July 22. https://bit.ly/40HIfrO

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                                                          Happy #Pride! Over the weekend, employees showed support for the LGBTQIA+ community during the #ChicagoPrideParade and demonstrated our commitment to a healthy, stable and inclusive #economy and financial system where all have an opportunity to thrive.

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                                                            As the first Latina appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Dr. Adriana Kugler’s career journey is unlike any other. She recently met with a group of 40 Latinas from the Bank for a fireside chat where she shared important career lessons on being prepared, honing your expertise, and remaining true to yourself.

                                                            Thank you, Gov. Kugler, for your wisdom, motivation, and commitment to serving the public good!

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                                                              Join President Austan Goolsbee and Governor Michelle Bowman (Federal Reserve Board) on Wednesday, July 10 for Fed Listens. Researchers and industry experts will explore the challenges facing the #childcare industry, working parents, and employers. Register to attend via livestream https://bit.ly/3L0PKVb. Photo credit: Chris A. Williams

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                                                                On December 3, join experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions at the Midwest Agriculture Conference. This year’s hybrid event will look at shifts in agricultural inputs for Midwest farming. The lay of the land for farming has evolved as technological, financial, and competitive factors have brought change. Registration is open: https://cvent.me/d0qmbb

                                                                Speakers at the event include Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, Leslie McGranahan, and David Oppedahl along with Kate Vaiknoras (USDA), Brian Briggeman (Kansas State University), Victor Cabrera (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Bruce Erickson (Purdue University), Matt Carstens (Landus), Michael Gunderson (Farm Credit Illinois), David Hardin (Hardin Farms), Susan Whitson (First Bank Iowa), John Winger (John Deere), and Nathan Kauffman (Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City).

                                                                #agriculture #farming #midwest

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                                                                  Interested in learning about how to authenticate cash, how money ends up in your local ATM, and more? Check out the latest season of the Noteworthy podcast from U.S. Currency Education Program. https://bit.ly/2CTfmCc

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                                                                    🚨 FINAL CALL: The deadline for the Small Business Credit Survey is rapidly approaching.

                                                                    The survey closes THIS FRIDAY, November 1, 2024. Take it today: https://bit.ly/3XcboeL

                                                                    All 12 Federal Reserve Banks, including ours, have been collecting responses to this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. The annual survey is open to all for-profit businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch.

                                                                    #SmallBiz #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey

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                                                                      Who are the "discouraged workers" as defined by Bureau of Labor Statistics and why have they stopped looking for employment? The Chicago Fed's Jason Faberman explains in this Marketplace interview. https://bit.ly/48imJ24

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                                                                        This month, the FRBC Goes Pink in honor of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. Together, our Law Enforcement Unit and employees across the Bank wore pink to show their support for the fight against breast cancer.

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                                                                          TOMORROW: Join Anna Paulson, along with The Sadie Collective executive director Bola Olaniyan for a conversation about the partnership between the Chicago Fed and The Sadie Collective. Watch the live stream: https://bit.ly/3W2rEja

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                                                                            The Chicago Fed is thrilled to once again participate in Open House Chicago. 🏛️ Join us on October 19 and 20 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a rare glimpse inside our 104-year-old building. You'll see exhibits in our Money Museum, including our newest Triple Play Exhibit, along with our Great Hall - a space not normally open to the public. We hope to see you next weekend at Open House Chicago!

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                                                                              Small business owners: What have been your successes and challenges this year, and what is your outlook for the future?

                                                                              We are seeking your feedback in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. Join the thousands of small business owners that complete the survey to voice their experiences. Take the survey yourself or share it with a business owner you know, and help the Fed gather vital info: https://bit.ly/3XcboeL

                                                                              The survey closes November 1.

                                                                              #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey #SmallBusiness #FederalReserve

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                                                                                Jeffrey Pritchard works to transform the way his team supports and delivers technology to all at the Chicago Fed who rely on it. By keeping our applications and systems reliable and secure, he ensures the Chicago Fed can promote a trusted financial system for people to borrow, save, and spend.

                                                                                #technology #secure #financial #FacesOfTheFed

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                                                                                  Next Tuesday, join economists, educators, clinicians, and policymakers for a hybrid Economic Mobility Project event on the ongoing effects of the pandemic on American children. https://bit.ly/4djMboO

                                                                                  Hear from: Kristen Broady, Ph.D., Kelli Marquardt, Shanthi Ramnath, Patrice Harris MD, MA (eMed), Rebecca Jack (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Sofoklis Goulas, Ph.D. (The Brookings Institution), Dana Weiner (University of Chicago), Brian Jenssen (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), Diane Schanzenbach (Northwestern University), Stacey Vanek Smith (Bloomberg News), Shavon Davis-Louis (University School of Nashville), and Donna Simpson Leak (Illinois State Board of Education).
                                                                                  #pandemic #education

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                                                                                    Did you know that it's not necessary to trade in older-design banknotes? All U.S. currency remains legal tender, regardless of when it was issued. For more information and U.S. Currency Education Program resources, visit https://bit.ly/4ggOTxW.

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                                                                                      Have you ever wondered how the Federal Reserve System works? Check out The Fed Explained, a site created by the Federal Reserve Board, to learn who we are and how we help to advance a strong economy and trusted financial system. https://bit.ly/3YGX1kW

                                                                                      #economy #financial #FederalReserve #banking

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                                                                                        Congratulations to Bryan Hardaway, Heidi Stallings Swallow, Dimple Vashi, and LaTasha Brooks, MBA who were recently recognized in Diversity MBA's Top 100 Under 50 list. They are each passionate advocates for serving the public good through #diversity, #equity, and #inclusion, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

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                                                                                          Are you majoring in economics or an adjacent field? Looking for a predoc after graduation? Maybe working as a research assistant at the Chicago Fed is for you!

                                                                                          Join us next Thursday, September 5 for The Inside Scoop: Life as a Research Assistant at the Chicago Fed. Register here: https://bit.ly/3MmCTNG

                                                                                          Hear from five of our research assistants—Jordan Brown (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Ryan Perry (University of Michigan), Jim Royal (University of Chicago), Aryan Safi (University of Maryland / Texas A&M University), and Becky Schneirov (Case Western Reserve University)—as they discuss what a typical day looks like and the great benefits to working as a research assistant at the Chicago Fed. Ask questions and gain valuable insight into skills and tools you might need in order to become successful as a research assistant, either now or in the future.

                                                                                          #research #ResearchAssistant #economics

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                                                                                            In the second quarter of 2024, farmland values in our district had somewhat slower growth, yet Midwest farmers are in generally strong positions. Learn more about why that is, and what “beef-on-dairy” is in the latest AgLetter from policy advisor David Oppedahl. https://bit.ly/4fN2ZXJ

                                                                                            #agriculture #farmland #AgLetter #Midwest

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                                                                                              Congratulations to Donald Moore, senior IT asset management analyst, who is retiring after 35 years of Fed service. Donald has supported a variety of projects that helped his Federal Reserve colleagues adapt to new technologies and ways of working to promote a trusted financial system and serve the public good.

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                                                                                                The clearing ecosystem is more concentrated now than in 2007, prior to the financial crisis. Ketan B. Patel looks at changes in the types of products cleared, value of total customer funds, and how much risk U.S. clearing houses and clearing members manage in his latest Chicago Fed Letter. https://bit.ly/4ceidCe

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                                                                                                  We're pleased to announce the Chicago Fed's Money Museum has been recognized in Tripadvisor's Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024. We are delighted to be among the top 10% of listings around the world and thank our visitors and reviewers for helping us achieve this honor. Check out https://bit.ly/40HIfrO to learn more about our Money #Museum, #exhibits, and how we at the Chicago Fed are dedicated to serving the public good.

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                                                                                                    Steve Edwards has been selected to lead the newly formed department of external affairs and civic engagement at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, effective August 13. He brings wide-ranging experience, including WBEZ Chicago and University of Chicago. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WhO4vD

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                                                                                                      What contributes to uneven #population growth across different #Chicago neighborhoods? Learn more in the recent article from Robin Newberger and Mark O'Dell. https://bit.ly/3Lauf4m

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                                                                                                        The childcare #labor market has been slow to recover post-pandemic, causing challenges to accessing affordable and reliable #childcare. Read the recent Chicago Fed Insights article to explore the factors affecting the slow recovery. https://bit.ly/3zA2z6e

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                                                                                                          How effective is the #NFCI at estimating the impact of current #financial conditions on future #economic growth? Read the latest Chicago Fed Insights from Scott Brave and Max Gillet to learn more. https://bit.ly/4cDN3Vk

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                                                                                                            How do small businesses’ challenges compare across the United States?
                                                                                                            Check out Firms in Focus, a look at findings from the latest Small Business Credit Survey.

                                                                                                            Download the chartbooks to learn more about the research--part of the Federal Reserve's work to promote a trusted financial system. https://bit.ly/4ayyWiA

                                                                                                            Search the findings by business characteristics (age of firm, credit risk, employment size, industry, revenue size, and rural and urban firms), business owner characteristics (age of owners, gender of owners, immigrant-owned firms, LGBTQ-owned firms, race and ethnicity of owners, and veteran-owned firms), 12 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), and 19 states.

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                                                                                                              Chicago Fed research by Kristin Butcher, Elizabeth Kepner, Kelli Marquardt, and Brianna Smith on the childcare labor market was recently featured in Axios, highlighting why access to care often impacts parents' ability to join the labor force. https://bit.ly/3RL0n2l

                                                                                                              • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 6/25/24 at 4:55PM

                                                                                                                Congratulations to Kim Hollis, a statistical reports analyst in Central Bank Services who is retiring after 34 years of service. Kim has worked to promote a trusted financial system by coordinating procedures for the Discount Window, Reserves, and Statistics operations. Thank you, Kim!

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                                                                                                                  On December 3, join experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions at the Midwest Agriculture Conference. This year’s hybrid event will look at shifts in agricultural inputs for Midwest farming. The lay of the land for farming has evolved as technological, financial, and competitive factors have brought change. Registration is open: https://cvent.me/d0qmbb

                                                                                                                  Speakers at the event include Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee, Leslie McGranahan, and David Oppedahl along with Kate Vaiknoras (USDA), Brian Briggeman (Kansas State University), Victor Cabrera (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Bruce Erickson (Purdue University), Matt Carstens (Landus), Michael Gunderson (Farm Credit Illinois), David Hardin (Hardin Farms), Susan Whitson (First Bank Iowa), John Winger (John Deere), and Nate Kauffman (Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City).

                                                                                                                  #agriculture #farming #midwest

                                                                                                                  • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 11/7/24 at 4:58PM

                                                                                                                    Applications for the Chicago Fed's summer 2025 paid internship program are open through Friday, November 22. This is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from a variety of disciplines to be part of the Fed's work to advance a strong economy, promote a trusted financial system, and serve the public good. Visit chicagofed.org/careers to apply today!

                                                                                                                    #Intern #Internship

                                                                                                                    • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 10/23/24 at 3:59PM

                                                                                                                      How did economic conditions affect staffing at furniture manufacturers and sales of snowmobiles in late August and September? Find out what experts from the region were saying about a variety of factors at play in the October Beige Book. https://bit.ly/3Ysar0s

                                                                                                                      #Economny #BeigeBook #Manufacturing #Sales

                                                                                                                      • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 10/4/24 at 12:38PM

                                                                                                                        Meeting and networking with economists at the Exploring Career Pathways conference helped Ryan Perry on her journey to learn about & secure her opportunity as a research assistant at the Chicago Fed.

                                                                                                                        “…this event for me at least has been a fantastic reflection every year of the partnership between the Sadie Collective and the Chicago Fed and how far that’s taken my life and can take so many of your lives as well.”

                                                                                                                        Registration closes October 10 for this exciting event with The Sadie Collective: https://bit.ly/3W2rEja

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                                                                                                                          Join us in Central Iowa next Wednesday and Thursday for The Rural Futures Series – The Lay of the Land: Labor, Zoning, and Housing in Rural Communities. Industry experts will discuss how rural communities are attracting labor with the help of creative zoning practices and housing policies, as well as ways to mitigate the risks of economic development.

                                                                                                                          Registration is open through October 8, register here: https://bit.ly/3BqWTwr

                                                                                                                          Learn how communities are reimagining land use and collaborating with their neighbors on place-making initiatives that not only attract labor but also the employment opportunities that come with having a sufficient workforce in a region.

                                                                                                                          Speakers for this event include:
                                                                                                                          • Marie Barry – Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
                                                                                                                          • Carlton Basmajian – Iowa State University
                                                                                                                          • Todd Blake – Fremont, MI City Manager
                                                                                                                          • Susan Bradbury – Iowa State University
                                                                                                                          • Jason Brown – Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
                                                                                                                          • Erin Chambers – Newton, IA Community Development Director
                                                                                                                          • Dan Culhane – Ames Regional Economic Alliance
                                                                                                                          • Matthew Daniels – Origin Homes, Inc
                                                                                                                          • Steven Deller – University of Wisconsin-Madison
                                                                                                                          • Nick Glew – Professional Developers of Iowa
                                                                                                                          • Megan Weiler Green - Weiler
                                                                                                                          • Molly Hammond – USDA
                                                                                                                          • Scott Hanson – Crawford, Murphy & Tilly
                                                                                                                          • Dustin Ingram - Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
                                                                                                                          • Susan Longworth – Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
                                                                                                                          • Emilie LaGrow, Esq. – Cassopolis, MI Village Manager
                                                                                                                          • Raymond Lai, AICP – McLean County Regional Planning Commission
                                                                                                                          • Lisa Leedy, M.Ed, CEcD – Builders Exchange of Northwest Michigan, Inc.
                                                                                                                          • Janie McNabb – Networks Northwest
                                                                                                                          • Lisa Miller – Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) Office of Rural Prosperity
                                                                                                                          • Keri Navratil – Storm Lake, IA City Manager
                                                                                                                          • Neil Sheridan, CAE, MBA – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF TOWNS AND TOWNSHIPS
                                                                                                                          • Adam Sonntag – Ripon, WI City Administrator
                                                                                                                          • Gary Taylor – Iowa State University
                                                                                                                          • Nora Foote Westbrook – Center on Rural Innovation

                                                                                                                          #rural #community #economic #labor #employment #housing

                                                                                                                          • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/26/24 at 4:19PM

                                                                                                                            President Austan Goolsbee spoke on monetary policy and the economy at the National Association of State Treasurers Annual Conference this week in Chicago. To watch a replay, visit: https://bit.ly/4ewAb4d

                                                                                                                            • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/25/24 at 5:08PM

                                                                                                                              Next Tuesday, join economists, educators, clinicians, and policymakers for a hybrid Economic Mobility Project event on the ongoing effects of the pandemic on American children. https://bit.ly/4djMboO

                                                                                                                              Hear from: Kristen Broady, Ph.D., Kelli Marquardt, Shanthi Ramnath, Patrice Harris (eMed), Rebecca Jack (University of Nebraska-Lincoln), Sofoklis Goulas (The Brookings Institution), Dana Weiner (University of Chicago), Brian Jenssen (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia), Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach (Northwestern University), Stacey Vanek Smith (Bloomberg News), Shavon Davis Louis (University School of Nashville), and Donna Simpson Leak (Illinois State Board of Education).
                                                                                                                              #pandemic #education

                                                                                                                              • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/19/24 at 10:37AM

                                                                                                                                Know any small business leaders or owners who can share insights on business and credit conditions?

                                                                                                                                All 12 Federal Reserve Banks, including the Chicago Fed, are now collecting responses to this year’s Small Business Credit Survey as part of our role in advancing a strong economy. The short, 12-minute survey is open to for-profit businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch.

                                                                                                                                Don’t delay! The survey closes November 1, 2024. https://bit.ly/3XcboeL

                                                                                                                                By taking the survey, business leaders and owners contribute to information that directly informs the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—ultimately benefiting their businesses and others like theirs.

                                                                                                                                #SmallBiz #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey

                                                                                                                                • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 9/9/24 at 11:26AM

                                                                                                                                  Join us September 24 for Financial Health and the Economic Well-Being of Public Housing Residents, a virtual Economic Mobility Project event focused on the connection between credit access and economic opportunity.

                                                                                                                                  Hear from the Chicago Fed’s Kristen Broady, Ph.D. and Daniel Hartley, together with industry experts Dr. Karen Dynan (Harvard University), Kristin Myers (etf.com), Dionissi Aliprantis (Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland), and Jenny Schuetz (The Brookings Institution). https://bit.ly/475PYVb

                                                                                                                                  #credit #business #HomeBuying #education #PublicHousing

                                                                                                                                  • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 8/30/24 at 10:36AM

                                                                                                                                    Elizabeth Kepner and Thomas Walstrum share insights on how the regional economy performed in the first half of 2024 in their latest Chicago Fed Insights article. Learn more. https://bit.ly/3yVfb8i

                                                                                                                                    #economy #midwest

                                                                                                                                    • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 8/27/24 at 3:46PM

                                                                                                                                      While many applicants seek credit to expand their business, not all businesses experience the same outcomes in accessing credit. Principal community development specialist, Garvester Kelley, recently partnered with Fed Communities and Jennie Blizzard to explore why Black business owners sometimes hesitate to apply for credit. https://bit.ly/46N8gdQ

                                                                                                                                      #data #credit #business

                                                                                                                                      • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 8/21/24 at 2:39PM

                                                                                                                                        Congratulations to Jeff Kvistad, lead large bank examiner in Supervision and Regulation, who is retiring after 38 years of service. Throughout his career Jeff has promoted a trusted financial system by training countless bank examiners within the Fed system and around the world.

                                                                                                                                        • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 8/13/24 at 12:39PM

                                                                                                                                          How are states and localities in the Seventh District using Covid relief funds? Emma LaGuardia and Rick Mattoon analyze the different ways local governments are allocating funds in the #Midwest. Read more in the Chicago Fed Insights article: https://bit.ly/4fDYbDO #economy

                                                                                                                                          • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 8/2/24 at 8:36PM

                                                                                                                                            In his role as statistical reports analyst in the Central Bank Services department, Allen Tang works with financial data to inform stakeholders and help promote a trusted financial system. #FacesOfTheFed

                                                                                                                                            • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 7/25/24 at 8:26AM

                                                                                                                                              Happy #NationalInternDay! This summer, 28 students are serving the public good while gaining real-life work experience at the Chicago Fed. Thank you to all of our interns for your work to serve the Federal Reserve System's Seventh District.

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                                                                                                                                                Read the latest on the geography of #EV #production in Morning Brew and Automotive News, featuring new research from senior economist Thomas Klier:
                                                                                                                                                https://bit.ly/3WoORfG

                                                                                                                                                https://bit.ly/3Y8hpv9

                                                                                                                                                https://bit.ly/4d6DRJt

                                                                                                                                                • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 7/17/24 at 4:29PM

                                                                                                                                                  ALERT: Recently there have been fake job postings pretending to represent the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. There is only one website where you can upload your application for a job at the Chicago Fed (link below).
                                                                                                                                                  https://bit.ly/46bSUPu

                                                                                                                                                  • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 7/11/24 at 12:15PM

                                                                                                                                                    In a recent Chicago Fed Insights article, researchers Leslie McGranahan and Daniel Hartley analyze how childcare costs and arrangements differ by household income and location across the Seventh District. https://bit.ly/4eq06eP

                                                                                                                                                    • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 7/8/24 at 12:45PM

                                                                                                                                                      The October 17 career conference with The Sadie Collective provides Black high school and college students with opportunities to learn more about career pathways in economics and related fields from industry professionals. Attendees will hear from leaders about their work, career journeys, and how students can achieve their goals. Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3W2rEja

                                                                                                                                                      #CareersInEcon #Career #Economics

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                                                                                                                                                        Today we celebrate our nation's independence and wish all a happy Fourth of July. Take a look at this view from our branch office during the City of Detroit's recent festivities.

                                                                                                                                                        • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 7/2/24 at 4:27PM

                                                                                                                                                          Lead service line replacement projects pose complex economic and financial challenges. A collaboration between the Chicago Fed and The Joyce Foundation identifies ways researchers and funders can help communities navigate these challenges and support the public good. https://bit.ly/4651lfP

                                                                                                                                                          • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 6/27/24 at 12:07PM

                                                                                                                                                            Excited to welcome CeMENT mentors and mentees to the Chicago Fed this week. The CeMENT program by the American Economic Association's CSWEP group focuses on mentorship of women and nonbinary faculty in tenure-track positions in economics departments and other institutions. #CSWEP https://bit.ly/3VYayCT

                                                                                                                                                            • Photo from @federal-reserve-bank-of-chicago on LinkedIn on Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago at 6/21/24 at 12:15PM

                                                                                                                                                              The fifth annual Career Pathways in Economics and Related Fields Conference with The Sadie Collective is designed to provide Black high school and college students with opportunities to network with and learn from current industry professionals.

                                                                                                                                                              The 2024 conference will be an in-person event that will include panels featuring economists and research assistants as well as a breakfast with the opportunity to network with industry professionals. #CareersInEcon #Career #Economics
                                                                                                                                                              Register now: https://bit.ly/3VATwcP

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