The Quarterly Catch-up, Q2 2025 - Fed Communities Subscribe Topics Employment Benefits Cliff Child Care Investing in America’s Workforce Worker Perspectives Economic Development Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Digital Access Rural Development Housing Small Business Entrepreneurship Small Business Credit Survey Stories Benefits Cliff Stories CRA: Building Stronger Communities Rural America: A Treasure of Assets Partner stories Investment Connection: Getting to ‘We Have a Deal’ Small Lenders, Small Businesses, and the Paycheck Protection Program Opportunity Occupations: Joining the Workforce Data Banking Deserts Dashboard CDFI Survey Community Perspectives Survey Community Development Data & Tools Explorer Perspectives from Main Street Worker Perspectives Events Calendar Connecting Communities® Webinars On-demand 2026 Research Seminar Series Uneven Outcomes Conference Experts About Us Our Leadership Latest News and Views Subscribe Contact Us Search The Quarterly Catch-up, Q2 2025 By Fed Communities Staff July 2, 2025 This post captures select new content published by the Federal Reserve between April 1 and June 30, 2025, on the topics of economic development, workforce development, Native communities, housing, child care, small business, and rural development. Each quarter, Fed Communities will retrospectively share new community development-related research, analyses, and articles from all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Board of Governors in one convenient place.  Economic Development Economic development strengthens economies by creating resilient, and vibrant communities. From closing gaps and increasing access, to sharing and deploying resources after a natural disaster, economic development is an essential tool for every lower-income community. Explore the latest economic development articles and research from Fed experts. Through the Eye of the Storm: Post-Hurricane Migration in Florida’s Panhandle By Seumalu Elora Raymond, Donta Council, and Pearse Haley What stops the bleeding? Health care gets harder to find in northern New England By Amanda Blanco and Jay Lindsay Fed Listens: How are New Englanders coping with economic uncertainty? By Amanda Blanco Boston Fed advisory council member Chu focuses on revitalizing Vermont’s economy By Allison Ross Fed Listens: Perspectives from the Midwest By Federal Reserve System The Human Factor: Why the Fed’s Work Isn’t All Numbers and Data By Michelle Park Lazette Community Issues and Insights 2025: Inflation Continues to Strain Households’ Budgets By Matt Klesta Exploring the roles of community development bankers in economic transformation By Marisa Martinez Insights into low- and moderate-income conditions: The Fed’s targeted surveys By Steven Shepelwich Bankers are key to community and economic development, ensuring access throughout their region By Ariel Cisneros A fifth of this Upper Peninsula community’s economy is mining. Can it diversify? By Tu-Uyen Tran Nonprofits roiled by funding cuts and threats of more cuts, surveys find By Tu-Uyen Tran Increasing uncertainty is trickling through the regional economy By Karmi Anna Mattson and Shannon Lewis Fed Listens: Increasing uncertainty in a resilient economy By Erick Garcia Luna CDFIs: Serving the Underserved and Making Missing Markets By Elise Balboni, Surekha Carpenter, Lisa Cook, Donna Gambrelll, Cathi Kim, Jonathan Kivell, Sadie McKeown, Carlos Naudon, Carmi Recto, Jacob Scott, and Christina Travers Understanding Economic Stability and Economic Mobility in Philadelphia By Ashley Anglin, Stephanie Hoopes, Ashley Putnam, Theresa Y. Singleton, and Bryan Stuart How to Make It in Philadelphia: Policy Takeaways from the Survey of Economic Mobility By Adam Scavette Tracing the History of Community Development Credit Unions By Taylor Pessin Around the District: Economic Insights and Learnings from Hawai’i By Stephen DeLay Around the District: Kern County Rooted in California Agriculture Heartland By Qiana Charles Around the District: Exploring Key Industries in the Inland Empire By Qiana Charles Around the District: Examples of San Diego’s Tech-Driven Innovations By Chi Elder Around the District: Exploring Grain Exports in Oregon By Laura Choi Our Community Investment Explorer Data Tool Gets an Upgrade By Michael Eggleston Economic Sentiment and Indicators of Household Financial Wellness By William M. Rodgers III Exploring Trends in Community Development Consumer Lending By Michael Eggleston Report on the Economic Well-Being of U.S. Households in 2024 By Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Explore related economic development content from Fed Communities Workforce Development Discover how education and workforce development sectors are crucial in preparing individuals for fulfilling careers. Stay informed about the nation’s economic health through the monthly jobs reports. Explore the latest articles and research on workforce development from Fed experts. Miami-Dade’s Strategic Approach to Workforce Development By Charlene “Charly” van Dijk, Sergio Galeano, and Brittany Birken By Degree(s): Measuring Employer Demand for AI Skills by Educational Requirements By Sergio Galeano, Nyerere Hodge, and Alexander Ruder Gathering Perspectives on Work in the Fourth District By Kyle D. Fee and Merissa Piazza Many Needs, One Stop: How Some Nonprofits Are Responding to Clients’ Multiple Challenges—with Success By Emily Garr Pacetti and Robert Brinkley Pittsburgh Is Aiming for an A+ in Financial Education: Lessons from the Steel City By Tracey Mason Using the Occupational Mobility Explorer to Understand Which Skills Are Most in Demand By Kyle D. Fee Balancing costs, labor, and ambiguity in the Ninth District’s construction sector By Erick Garcia Luna Data drive updates to state unemployment insurance systems By Caryn Mohr College enrollments increased in fall 2024 despite recent challenges By Haley Chinander How low-income women experience the unemployment insurance system By Mary Hogan and Amalea Jubara Data in Focus: Occupational Mobility Explorer By Philadelphia Fed Moving Up or Running in Place? Examining Economic Stability and Mobility in Philadelphia By Patrick T. Harker Community Colleges and Workforce Training in the Criminal Justice System By Matthew Wells Unpacking Trends in Undergraduate Credentials By Stephanie Norris [Podcast] Community Colleges Bring Education Behind Bars By Stephanie Norris and Matthew Wells Human Capital Investment: Would Higher-Order Skills Help Disconnected Youth? By Claudia Macaluso Telling the Story of Community Colleges By Charles Gerena Student Parents: The Power of Wraparound Supports By Quanic Fullard, Jason Kosakow, and Laura Dawson Ullrich Fifth District Employment: Findings From the June Business Surveys By Nathan Sumner and Jason Kosakow Explore related workforce development content on Fed Communities Native Communities Native communities have unique histories and cultures. They also face distinct, and in some cases, unique economic challenges. Check out the latest articles and research on Native communities from Fed experts. Using tailored services, Native CDFIs work to foster financial resilience By Harley Kell Tribes innovate economic data practices based on tribal values By Caryn Mohr New data showcase the breadth of tribally owned businesses By Ava LaPlante, Vanessa Palmer, and Elijah Moreno Federal contract consolidation: Help or hindrance for Native entity enterprises? By Jacqui Baldwin-Leclair and Ava LaPlante Insights from a decade of economic research in Indian Country By Casey Lozar, Caryn Mohr, and Ryan Nunn Explore related Native content on Fed Communities Housing Affordable housing continues to dominate headlines and conversations as communities across the nation grapple with the challenge of providing adequate housing for people, especially those with low and moderate incomes. Check out some of the latest housing articles and research from Fed experts. Single-family home prices hit record highs in 2024. What does that mean for local economies? By Amanda Blanco Roofs, repairs, and rodents: How housing quality has climbed in the Twin Cities By Erik Hembre Alternative Investments in Community Development: 2025 Case Study of Managers of Multifamily Affordable Housing Private Investment Vehicles By Maria Carmelita Recto, Talor Crawford, and Jonathan Kivell Affordable College, Unaffordable Living: How Community Colleges Develop Student Housing By Davy Sell and Anthony Tringali Affordable College, Unaffordable Living: Innovative Housing Solutions for Community College Students By Davy Sell and Anthony Tringali [Podcast] Affordable College, Unaffordable Housing By Davy Sell and Anthony Tringali Interactive Tool Charts Pandemic Homebuying Trends By Rocio Sanchez-Moyano Explore related housing content from Fed Communities Child Care Child care continues to garner significant attention because of its critical impact on families, employers, and the economy. As more parents enter the workforce, the demand for affordable, high-quality child care and education continues to rise. Dive into recent child care articles and research from Fed experts. Minnesota child care industry remains in “crisis” By Tu-Uyen Tran Early Childhood Education in the Fifth District: The Challenges and the Opportunities By Sonya Ravindranath Waddell [Podcast] Expanding Child Care Access in Rural Communities By Tim Sablik, Sonya Waddell, Haley Grau, Travis Staton, Sandi Scannelli, and Natalie Renew The Economics of Child Care: A State-Level Analysis By Charles S. Gascon and Ana Hernández Kent The Economic Impact of Child Care by State By Charles S. Gascon, Ana Hernández Kent, and Jack Fuller Explore related child care content from Fed Communities Small Business Small businesses are the backbone of the nation’s economy. They are also a key economic driver of strong, robust, and adaptable communities. Check out the latest articles and research on small businesses from Fed experts. 2025 Firms in Focus chartbooks on small business data By Small Business Credit Survey Team 2025 Main Street Metrics: Trends over Time from the Small Business Credit Survey By Small Business Credit Survey Team Just released: Findings from the 2024 Small Business Credit Survey By Kansas City Fed Hospitality businesses see fewer customers and higher costs By Haley Chinander How Different Are Rural and Urban Small Businesses? By Emily Wavering Corcoran and Anthony Tringali The Impact of Tariffs on Our Region’s Firms By Zach Edwards and Nathan Sumner Explore related small business content from Fed Communities Rural Development Rural communities often feature smaller populations, vast open spaces, and a connection to agriculture and natural resources. They also face distinct, and in some cases, unique economic challenges. Check out the latest articles and research on Rural communities from Fed experts. Farm sentiment leaned pessimistic in the region as spring planting got underway By Joe Mahon Impacts of Tariffs on Rural Businesses: Insights from Our Business Surveys By Jason Kosakow Growing Younger: Are Rural Demographics Shifting? By Joseph Mengedoth and Suzanne Holland How Does USDA Funding Flow into the Fifth District? By Emily Wavering Corcoran and Joseph Mengedoth [Podcast] The Economic Value of Farming in Rural Communities By Joseph Mengedoth Investing in Rural America: Driving Change with Grit, Grace, and Gumption By Jim Strader Researching Rural Economies By Anna Kovner Federal Government Transfers in the Rural Fifth District By Bethany Greene Jump-Starting Rural Community Development Projects: Lessons Learned By Jason W. Smith and Carrie Cook Around the District: Unlocking the Potential of Idaho’s Rural Communities By Leilani Barnett Explore related rural development content on Fed Communities Related Reads The Quarterly Catch-up, Q2 2026 The Quarterly Catch-up, Q1 2026 The Quarterly Catch-up, Q4 2025 Subscribe Stay connected with our monthly newsletter. Subscribe Contact us Have a question or just want to say hi? Contact us Fed Communities is a collaboration among the 12 Reserve Banks of the Federal Reserve System. Site Policies Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Accessibility © 2024 Fed Communities. All rights reserved.