There have been 700,000+ opioid overdose deaths since 2000. In this working paper, researchers examine the opioid epidemic's drivers, their impact on employment, and the impact of medical interventions. View their findings: clefed.org/4cDVHTf #EconTwitter

📢 NEW: “Those Who Need It Can’t Afford It” How Childcare Challenges are Curbing Economic Opportunity. Explore through images, data visualizations, & stories how communities are grappling w/ challenges & seizing opportunities for caregivers to work. clefed.org/3TgwmrD

In April, the Federal Reserve conducted the Community Perspectives Survey, which focuses on economic conditions in low- to moderate-income communities and the health of organizations serving them. Join the @StLouisFed as they unpack the survey’s findings. cvent.me/Ll3OGE

#SmallBiz owners, we are seeking your feedback! The #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey is now open. Share your successes, challenges, & outlook for the future: bit.ly/4cQUjN9 Survey closes on 11/1.

New District Data Brief: “Lower-Wage Workers in Ohio Have Seen Strong Wage Gains Since 2019.” See the full report: clefed.org/47aoAoW

New District Data Brief: “The Quality of Jobs Created Since the Start of the COVID-19-Related Recession.” See the full report: clefed.org/3TgpTNn

Overall, Fourth District community college contacts reported increased enrollment for the upcoming academic year, particularly in part-time and certificate programs. clefed.org/3ih7pZx #BeigeBook

The Fed asked, and you answered! Findings from the 2024 Community Perspectives Survey are in. Explore the report for an overview of economic conditions in low- and moderate-income communities and the health of the organizations serving them. fedcommunities.org/data/community…

#SmallBiz owners, we are seeking your feedback! The #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey is now open. Share your successes, challenges, & outlook for the future: bit.ly/4cQUjN9 Survey closes on 11/1.

Small businesses are crucial to the US economy. Findings from the 2023 SBCS show that they continue to face challenges in expenses, hiring, & access to credit. Join us on 9/26 at 3 pm ET for our next #FedTalk, featuring #SmallBusiness experts. Register: clefed.org/47mIRaU

The Fed asked, and you answered! Findings from the 2024 Community Perspectives Survey are in. Explore the report for an overview of economic conditions in low- and moderate-income communities and the health of the organizations serving them. fedcommunities.org/data/community…

Calling mid-level and senior leaders in the financial services industry! You’re invited to the Minorities in Banking Forum to build expertise, elevate your career, and expand your network. Register today: bit.ly/3YzLTGA #MinoritiesInBanking

#SmallBiz owners, we are seeking your feedback! The #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey is now open. Share your successes, challenges, & outlook for the future: bit.ly/4cQUjN9 Survey closes on 11/1.

Small businesses are crucial to the US economy. Findings from the 2023 SBCS show that they continue to face challenges in expenses, hiring, & access to credit. Join us on 9/26 at 3 pm ET for our next #FedTalk, featuring #SmallBusiness experts. Register: clefed.org/47mIRaU

Calling mid-level and senior leaders in the financial services industry! You’re invited to the Minorities in Banking Forum to build expertise, elevate your career, and expand your network. Register today: bit.ly/3YzLTGA #MinoritiesInBanking

The impact of the 2022 flooding in 13 Kentucky counties can still be felt in the region. While funds to aid the recovery continue to be made available, relocating, rebuilding, or renovating many of the damaged homes is still taking time. Read more: clefed.org/3Y3EsHv

The current landscape of federal funding is muddled. While some pandemic-era sources are expiring, a variety of other funding opportunities have become available. Learn more about how small municipalities & nonprofits are navigating a complex environment: clefed.org/3WkG26F

Mandy, a single mother, shared this quote in our new story: “Daycare is the first steppingstone to having a job. It’s not that people are not trying to do better for themselves and their families. It’s that they can’t without childcare.” Read her story: clefed.org/3TgwmrD

“Those Who Need It Can’t Afford It: How #Childcare Challenges Are Curbing Economic Opportunity.” Explore—through images, data, & firsthand stories—how communities are grappling w/ challenges & seizing opportunities to enable caregivers to work. clefed.org/3TgwmrD

Join the thousands of for-profit SmallBusinesses that take the annual #SmallBusinessCreditSurvey and help the #FederalReserve share vital info on the current business climate: bit.ly/4cQUjN9