Mary Helen Petrus

In this special report, we summarize outreach visits conducted in 2013 with workforce development providers across the State of Ohio.

When we asked community partners how COVID-19’s disruptions are impacting low- and moderate income families and neighborhoods and traditionally underserved communities, they heard this: the virus is impacting the already vulnerable disproportionately, and in a way that accentuates existing disparities.

I’ve had the good fortune to be part of the Vacant and Abandoned Property Action Council (VAPAC) since its inception 10 years ago.

The goals and challenges of community development and public health are similar and closely entwined.

Many anchor institutions support the surrounding communities by hiring and buying local.

Cuyahoga County’s Strategic Workforce Alignment Group helps link employer needs with training curricula.

Data networks, such as Case Western Reserve University’s NEO CANDO system, are an invaluable resource in the field of community development.

The Cleveland Fed’s Investment Connection links funding sources with community-based groups to address difficulties facing low-and moderate-income communities.

The Cleveland Fed’s Community Advisory Council shares macroeconomic trends that impact low-and moderate-income communities in the areas members represent.

Policy discussions shouldn't be limited to Washington DC. Policy Summit presents research on issues that affect regions nationwide closer to home.

Common traits as adequate capital, quality of assets, earnings, liquidity, management, and sensitivity to market risks often determine the overall health regional banks.

Across America, schools are embarking on grand experiments to improve educational outcomes. At the same time, economists are examining what works and what doesn't. The latest issue of Forefront takes an illustrated look at some of the myriad reforms happening in Anytown, USA.

In the wake of the mortgage meltdown, policymakers are discussing how best to protect consumers in financial product markets. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland hosted a seminar, “Consumer Protection in Financial Product Markets,” in September 2009 to exchange ideas with other regulators about consumer protection and the role of the courts.