Anne O'Shaughnessy

Interested in a kinder, cleaner, more equitable world. Views are my own. RTs do not imply endorsement.

[Fed Communities @FedCommunities]

During #WorkerVoices listening sessions, the topic of what makes a quality job was a recurring theme. From #workers perspectives, what contributes to job quality? Fair compensation? Flexible hours? Meaningful work? Find out in our latest brief. https://t.co/0sZ17kTDsu

[Ashley Putnam @AshleyAPutnam]

Workers are key to the country’s economic success. Their voices are critical to conversations about understanding the labor market.

Join me with @atlantafed, @philadelphiafed, and @fedcommunities for a discussion about #WorkerVoicesProject

https://t.co/UOofjSqvjS

[Ken Surratt @ksurratt1973]

I am so excited to hear Stephen Dubner of @Freakonomics come speak in Cleveland. The books and podcast are so insightful into everyday topics that impact our economy and lives in general.

[Fed Communities @FedCommunities]

Why do women continue to be absent in the workforce? Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED) respondents cited child care and family obligations at a much higher rate compared to men. Check out this blog to learn more. https://t.co/46ouvggxee

[CleveFed_ComDev @CleveFed_ComDev]

The recently released Federal Reserve Small Business Credit Survey reveals unique funding conditions for startups owned by people of color. Check out this blog by Cleveland Comm Dev expert, Lucas Misera! https://t.co/pOsIMQtcw7

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

Thanks to the @CleveFed_ComDev team for putting together such a great event!

[Fed Communities @FedCommunities]

More than 400 community development professionals recently met in Cleveland, Ohio for Policy Summit 2023, a conference aimed at highlighting and addressing economic challenges in the current economy. Check out this recap blog post by @annieosh https://t.co/KVPHlBCWkW

[Fed Communities @FedCommunities]

Join us July 13 as @federalreserve experts discuss how #inflation affected families and households in 2022. The discussion will explore findings from the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking (SHED). #ConnectingCommunities Register: https://t.co/XF8djDiWF8

[Fed Communities @FedCommunities]

A recent Federal Reserve History essay highlights the Fed's rich history of commitment to community development, showcasing the central bank’s partnerships with community organizations, financial institutions, and government agencies. Check it out! https://t.co/V9vYvrDbhg

[Emily Garr Pacetti @EGPacetti]

I hear often, "the Federal Reserve does Community Development?"

Yes.

Here's a summary of why we exist. Plus it gives examples of how the 12 regional Feds address issues related to lower-income people in our Districts, AND coordinate on key efforts nationally. Worth a read.

[CleveFed_ComDev @CleveFed_ComDev]

"Your Main Streets determine what happens on your side streets," Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb said at #PolicySummit2023, describing the ways 40 stakeholders are coming together to rehab homes and revitalize Main Street corridors in the city's southeast portion.

[Ken Surratt @ksurratt1973]

Day two at #PolicySummit2023 listening to a Mayor’s panel. Mayor of ⁦@FindlayOh⁩ said they listen to local United Way to understand issues in the community. ⁦@UnitedWay⁩ ⁦@UnitedWayCLE⁩

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

Panel on #childcare led by @NAEYC research dir Meghan Salas-Atwell during audience Q&A.
Q: “How do we get men to pay attention to this issue?”
Experts:
✅research shows clear ROI for #ECE $$
✅lack of childcare impacts everyone, incl employers & the economy
#policysummit2023

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

Speaker Lilia Vergara’s employer, @DrBronner, since 2016 has subsidized #childcare for its workers. That positioned the soap company well to meet higher demand when the pandemic hit.

Why? “We asked employees, ‘What do you need?’”

#justask
#PolicySummit2023

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

In 2021, the state of Texas saw $9B in lost economic potential because of a lack of #childcare for #workers,
notes speaker Caitlin Codella Low ⁦@USChamber⁩

#PolicySummit2023

[Ashley Putnam @AshleyAPutnam]

In discussing regional workforce innovations, @MansfieldTB discusses the work of the Better Builder Program in Texas as a worker-led solution.

#policysummit2023

Read more about their work:

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

Tameshia Bridges Mansfield talks job quality: “It goes beyond wages,” she said. Job quality also encompasses job stability, worker agency, and employers committing to upskilling their incumbent workforces.

#PolicySummit2023

[ClevelandFedResearch @ClevFedResearch]

Be at #PolicySummit2023 when Timothy J. Bartik of W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, Earl Buford of @CAELnews, @HolzerHarry of @Georgetown, and Tameshia Bridges Mansfield of @jfftweets discuss #WorkforceDevelopment that works for all: https://t.co/FZN1nN1d2K

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

Day 2 of #PolicySummit2023 plenary on #workforce ecosystems:

Speaker ⁦@HolzerHarry⁩ from ⁦@MPiP_Georgetown⁩ cites positives—incl community college innovations, growth in apprenticeship programs—along w systemic challenges, like complexity and fragmentation.

[Cleveland Fed @ClevelandFed]

It's the last day of #PolicySummit2023! Attendees & panelists are digging into topics such as #workforce development, #entrepreneurial ecosystems, affordable childcare, #population shifts, & more. @CleveFed_ComDev will be live tweeting certain sessions, stay tuned.

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

Dionne Baux from ⁦@NatlMainStreet⁩ emphasizes the value an ecosystem that advocates for and provides support to small biz owners beings.

“It is so important for entrepreneurs to have a trusted resource on the ground.”

#PolicySummit2023

[Anne O'Shaughnessy @annieosh]

Second-chance employment is becoming a movement, says Dan Meyer from Nehemiah Mfg. “Businesses have the money, we have the jobs. We’ve got to lead this.”

#PolicySummit2023