The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
invites you to be part of its first annual

EXPLORING INNOVATION WEEK

April 14-18, 2008

Celebrate innovation in community development.
Showcase your organization’s creative ideas.
Plan an event in your area.

The purpose of the inaugural event is to draw national attention to the community development industry and its important role in American life.

The Bank extends an invitation to all interested entities to schedule
local activities that will raise awareness and build support for
community development.

Staff members at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis are planning activities in the Bank’s zones, which include St. Louis, Memphis, Little Rock and Louisville. Featured speakers, resource fairs and workshops will highlight topics such as innovations in housing finance and new ways to promote entrepreneurship.

A calendar listing of all events will be posted on the Internet. In coming weeks, you will receive information in the mail with the web address and more details on Exploring Innovation Week.

If you would like to discuss how you can be part of this celebration,
call the Bank’s community development staff member in your area:

St. Louis: Matthew Ashby, 314-444-8891;
Little Rock: Amy Simpkins, 501-324-8268;
Louisville: Faith Weekly, 502-568-9216; or
Memphis: Kathy Moore Cowan, 901-579-4103.

exploring: searching or traveling for the purpose of discovery

innovation: to add value by applying a new idea or method to something established