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Organized by Living Cities in Boston

Collaboration for Inclusive Economic Development ... A forum for policymakers, philanthropies, and practitioners hosted by the Boston Fed

Burgess COMMENTARY

Peter Burgess

Last Reminder: Collaboration for Inclusive Economic Development Inbox x Ben Hecht, Living Cities bhecht@livingcities.org via gmail.mcsv.net 3:30 PM (1 hour ago) to me View this email in your browser Invitation Collaboration for Inclusive Economic Development A forum for policymakers, philanthropies, and practitioners hosted by the Boston Fed Thursday, November 29, 2018 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Program) 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Reception) Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 600 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02110 The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Living Cities cordially invite you to an afternoon forum in Boston exploring new strategies, partnerships, and opportunities for advancing economic opportunity and economic mobility, particularly in struggling areas of the U.S. Several presidents of Federal Reserve Banks will join presidents of major philanthropic foundations to share informed perspectives on barriers to inclusive economic progress, discuss emerging responses and innovative investments, and highlight opportunities for the Federal Reserve Banks and philanthropies to collaborate and innovate – together and with other partners including the private sector, state and local governments, and community development practitioners. Following introductory remarks by Loretta Mester, President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, the conference participants will explore: What are the barriers to economic mobility? Featuring: Tawanna A. Black, CEO, The Center for Economic Inclusion Charles Evans, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Patrick Harker, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Neel Kashkari, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Jill Nishi, Chief of Staff, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation What are the emerging responses to these challenges, and subsequent investments? Featuring: Robert Kaplan, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Jay Williams, President, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Joe Scantlebury, VP of Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation Lata Reddy, Chair & President, The Prudential Financial What on-the-ground efforts seem to be working today? Featuring: Shirley Franklin, Purpose Built Communities MJ Ryan, Director, Workforce Development, Partners HealthCare Eric Rosengren, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Rip Rapson, President & CEO, Kresge Foundation Rodney Sampson, Chairman & CEO, The Opportunity Hub In addition to the lively panel discussions, the event will feature an opportunity to meet and converse with the speakers and fellow participants during a reception following the forum’s proceedings. Registration Space is limited, so please confirm your