Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The October 17 career conference with The Sadie Collective provides Black high school and college students with opportunities to learn more about career pathways in economics and related fields from industry professionals. Attendees will hear from leaders about their work, career journeys, and how students can achieve their goals. Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3W2rEja #CareersInEcon #Career #Economics

Next Wednesday, join Chicago Fed economists Kelli Marquardt, Daniel Hartley, and policy advisor Robin Newberger at Fed Listens to hear about what the #data from the Spotlight on Childcare can tell us about #childcare availability and access. https://bit.ly/3L0PKVb

Last week, employees from our Detroit branch served the public good by volunteering with the Miracle League of North Oakland. Volunteers helped players with physical and cognitive disabilities bat, field balls, and run bases.

Today we celebrate our nation's independence and wish all a happy Fourth of July. Take a look at this view from our branch office during the City of Detroit's recent festivities.

The Chicago Fed’s Alexander Hamilton exhibit, which debuted at our Money Museum in 2017, is leaving soon. Visit us by Monday, July 8 to learn more about how Hamilton was among the first to promote a trusted financial system, and stay tuned for more details on our new exhibit, coming July 22. https://bit.ly/40HIfrO

How do small businesses’ challenges compare across the United States? Check out Firms in Focus, a look at findings from the latest Small Business Credit Survey. Download the chartbooks to learn more about the research--part of the Federal Reserve's work to promote a trusted financial system. https://bit.ly/4ayyWiA Search the findings by business characteristics (age of firm, credit risk, employment size, industry, revenue size, and rural and urban firms), business owner characteristics (age of owners, gender of owners, immigrant-owned firms, LGBTQ-owned firms, race and ethnicity of owners, and veteran-owned firms), 12 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), and 19 states.

Lead service line replacement projects pose complex economic and financial challenges. A collaboration between the Chicago Fed and The Joyce Foundation identifies ways researchers and funders can help communities navigate these challenges and support the public good. https://bit.ly/4651lfP

An interview with Austan Goolsbee, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago on weird economic data and the Golden Path https://lnkd.in/gG6n67nC

Happy #Pride! Over the weekend, employees showed support for the LGBTQIA+ community during the #ChicagoPrideParade and demonstrated our commitment to a healthy, stable and inclusive #economy and financial system where all have an opportunity to thrive.

Our interns kicked off their summer of professional development with an informal Q&A featuring Austan Goolsbee, President and CEO, and Ellen Bromagen, First Vice President and COO. Interns heard about their careers serving the public good and sought advice on making the most of a Chicago Fed internship. Follow along this summer to see what else our interns have in store. #interns #internship #finance #economics #careerdevelopment #ChicagoFed #ChicagoFedCareers #FederalReserve