Fed Talk: The Role of CDFIs in Lower-Income Communities

Join us for a discussion of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and how these mission-driven lenders support lower-income areas in various ways. We will explore key findings from the Cleveland Fed’s research and feature a panel of community and economic development experts who will explain how CDFIs can help strengthen local economies and revitalize neighborhoods. 

The event aims to highlight how targeted investments in underserved areas can create more dynamic, economically vibrant communities. 

Panelists will discuss  

• How investments from CDFIs influence their community and economic development work 
• How CDFIs can play a nonfinancial role in community and economic development by providing technical assistance, capacity building, and more 
• The biggest opportunities and challenges for CDFIs 

Audience members will be able to ask questions following the presentations.