The Rural Investment Collaborative™ seeks to improve economic investment in small towns and rural communities. We collaborate with rural hubs and funding sources to help communities develop project proposals and make access to funding easier.
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Large metro areas aren't the only places to see recent declines in homeownership affordability. Home prices have grown faster than household income in nonmetropolitan areas, too, contributing to affordability challenges in these communities.
The labor market has surprised economists and forecasters with its resilience. Data from our business surveys indicate that the Fifth District labor market may be cooling.
Our annual conference brings together community development leaders, business leaders and educators to discuss potential solutions for helping rural communities thrive.
This series highlights programs and initiatives that rural Fifth District communities are using to address local challenges and improve economic outcomes.
These articles and podcasts examine a range of issues — including education, housing, health and broadband access — that affect economic outcomes in rural communities.
These posts examine local, regional and national data that matter to the Fifth District economy and our communities.
Each month, we ask Fifth District business owners about recent changes in economic conditions and their expectations.
Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across the U.S. provide information on their business practices and the communities they serve (biennial).
We track economic data and trends in the Fifth District and publish our findings.
We visit with business and community leaders throughout our district to learn about a region’s well-being and to exchange economic updates and ideas.
We provide information and tools on benefits cliffs to help Fifth District policymakers and organizations improve workers' long-term financial outlook.
This program connects community organizations and small businesses with bankers, CDFIs and other funding entities.
These stories describe our ongoing engagement with communities throughout the Fifth District.
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