Advisory Councils
To better gather insights on prevailing economic and financial conditions in the Eighth Federal Reserve District, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has three advisory councils. Their observations complement data and information developed through the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book.
Industry Councils
The St. Louis Fed’s industry councils were created in 2006. Each council represents a specific industry that is critical to the Eighth District. The councils are designed to provide a line of communication about economic conditions between St. Louis Fed staff and industry representatives.
Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
The St. Louis Fed in 2011 established a Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). It is composed of 12 executives of smaller financial institutions across the Eighth District. They advise on the credit, banking and economic conditions facing their institutions and their communities.
Community Development Advisory Council
The council was created to keep the St. Louis Fed president and Community Development team informed about relevant issues in the region. It comprises leaders from nonprofit organizations, financial institutions, universities, government and foundations.
Voices of the Fed
How is your community reflected in our work? In the Voices of the Fed video series, hear from St. Louis Fed directors and advisory council members. They help the Fed better understand economic and credit conditions in their respective industries and regions.
Other Advisory Groups
Educator Advisory Boards: Members of our St. Louis, Little Rock, Louisville and Memphis advisory boards help the St. Louis Fed Economic Education team stay in close contact with best practices/trends in education at the classroom and administration levels.
FRASER Advisory Board: This group of U.S. and international scholars was established in 2021 to advance FRASER’s goal of collecting the world's largest library of finance, banking and economic information. Members provide feedback on FRASER’s value proposition, partnerships and growth strategies. They also advocate for and connect FRASER with new audiences/opportunities.
