Join former Federal Reserve Vice Chairs Lael Brainard and Randal Quarles for the launch of the Urban Institute’s Center for Local Finance and Growth, which will equip leaders with evidence and tools to strengthen local economies.
The launch event will spark conversation on how communities can attract and deploy capital to drive growth. Through candid discussions with local and federal policymakers and mission finance leaders, attendees can expect an exploration of how to navigate the new opportunities created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, make communities investment ready, and ensure local growth delivers economic benefits for all.
Convenings like this one represent the center’s mission—to serve as a trusted resource for the community economic development sector. Through data-driven analysis, strategic advising, and cross-sector convening, the center accelerates solutions that expand capital access and ensure more places have the resources to thrive. Join us as we help leaders in rural, suburban, and urban communities build affordable housing, grow small businesses, and meet residents’ needs.