Chicago Fed Advisory Council
About the Council

The Advisory Council on Small Business, Community and Economic Development, Agriculture and Labor comprises diverse leaders who are experts in a broad range of industries or come from organizations that serve vulnerable populations. Council members advise Bank leadership about current economic conditions and emerging issues in their industries and communities. These discussions help inform Fed leadership who then contribute to national monetary policy decisions.

Map of Council Member Locations

A map of the 7th Federal Reserve District showing the locations of members of the Chicago Fed's Advisory Council on Small Business, Community and Economic Development, Agriculture and Labor.

Community and Economic Development Sub-Council

Small Business, Agriculture and Labor Sub-Council

“The Fed has access to numerous data resources, but data alone can’t tell the full story of the state of the economy. Our council members offer a range of timely, “boots on the ground” perspectives that help us understand how people and businesses are doing across our District. We use that information to guide our policy making.”
—Anna Paulson, Executive Vice President and Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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