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Despite a tight job market where #workers are in high demand, some in our #WorkerVoices study said they’ve had trouble finding #jobs. Learn more via the #WorkerVoicesProject report. fedcommunities.org/workervoi…

For “What’s in your Backyard? Leveraging Assets for Community Development,” panelists are discussing strategies to build a thriving community by identifying and understanding assets, such as key institutions, natural resources and their residents’ ingenuity. #InvestRuralUSA

"When a coal plant shuts down, there’s this idea that you can just turn on the clean energy & everything will be great. But communities can’t put all their eggs in one industry sector." - Heidi Binko of @JTFund

"It’s so important for communities to switch the conversation and say, what do we have? What can we build on? Instead of just focusing on deficits." - Carolyn Fryberger of @NCGrowth #InvestRuralUSA

HAPPENING NOW: We're live at our fourth annual Investing in Rural America Conference. Tune in for live tweets from today's sessions. Join the conversation with hashtag #InvestRuralUSA.

President Tom Barkin's opening remarks address bringing talent to small towns. #InvestRuralUSA

Congrats to our rural workgroup member Fearn Gupton on her recent appointment to the FRS Board of Governor’s Community Advisory Council. Gupton will represent rural, southeastern communities during her three-year term. bit.ly/42dVpP6

Let's get started! First, let's learn more about you. Which best describes the area where you reside? #DistrictDialogues

Q3: What is the level of need in the Central Virginia region for affordable housing; and who needs it? @RichFedComDev @GretaHarrisBHC #DistrictDialogues #Housing

Before we get started with the Q&A, please remember to tag us @RichmondFed and use #DistrictDialogues to submit your questions to Greta (@GretaHarrisBHC) and Carrie (@RichFedComDev).

In these roles, Carrie establishes strategic areas of emphasis for community development programming, & provides insights on economic conditions & issues affecting low- & moderate-income communities, w/ a particular focus on the Fifth District’s small towns and rural communities.

Carrie Cook is the Community Affairs Officer for the Richmond Fed & also serves as VP of Community Development.

Greta joined @BHC_RVA in August 2013 as President and CEO. @BHC_RVA is a nonprofit community development corp. that creates high-quality homes for residents of modest means & empowers them with programs & tools to help them reach their fullest potential, at all stages of life.

Welcome to our Twitter Chat about the housing market and affordable housing, featuring our experts @BHC_RVA’s @GretaHarrisBHC and @RichFedComDev VP & Community Affairs Officer Carrie Cook. #DistrictDialogues

#Countdown | Our live Twitter Chat kicks off in less than thirty minutes! Join us at 2:30 pm ET for a discussion about the #housingmarket. Remember to tag us and use #DistrictDialogues to join the conversation and submit your questions.

After today's chat, the conversation will continue on Feb. 23 at the next installment in our #DistrictDialogues season, "The Highs and Lows of the Housing Market." Register to secure your spot: richmondfed.org/conferences_…

Do you own or rent your current residence? Whether you're a buyer or renter, after attending "The Highs & Lows of the Housing Market," you'll walk away with a better understanding of #housing market trends & what they mean for the #economy. #Register: bit.ly/3XkZldy