exploring: to investigate, study, or analyze; look into

innovation: to make changes; do something in a new way to create value

The Community Development Department of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis devotes time each year to raise awareness of innovations in the community development field and to search for new ways to improve life in low- and moderate-income areas. Events are scheduled throughout the Fed’s Eighth District in conjunction with each Branch office. Proceedings from these events are available below.