Regional Engagement

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco serves the Twelfth District, the largest in the Federal Reserve System, and represents the nine western states, two territories, and a commonwealth.

The San Francisco Fed engages with businesses and communities across the region to gather real-time information on local economic conditions. These insights provide important context to quantitative data and analyses that the Federal Reserve uses to guide its monetary policy efforts. We also work to connect constituents with research, expertise, and networks that strengthen local economies. In this way, regional engagement furthers the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco’s mission of advancing the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for Americans.

Engagement with Communities

The Community Engagement and Analysis team works to understand the economic experiences of lower-income households by engaging communities, conducting and sharing research on community development topics, and fostering connections among those working to expand economic opportunity in our region.

Engagement with Regional Business Leaders

The Regional Business Engagement team fosters ongoing dialogue with local business and banking leaders across the region to deepen our understanding of how different businesses are experiencing the economy in real-time. We also conduct a variety of outreach and engagement activities to help build awareness and understanding of the Federal Reserve’s work.

Engagement with Local, State, and Federal Elected Officials

The Government + Civic Relations team acts as a resource to local, state, and federal elected officials and their offices. We engage with District leaders to share information about the Bank’s research, expertise, and mission to support our dual mandate.