Strengthening New England's economies and communities by
A groundbreaking effort to provide places with economic opportunity and purpose 
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston works with leaders in New England’s smaller cities, regions, and towns to build local economies that give all residents more opportunity to prosper.
Initiatives
Our Approach
We support efforts by community leaders to ensure all residents benefit from and participate in the local economy. We do this through strategies that inspire action, test promising new ideas, and elevate learning.
See what the core principles of the Working Places Initiative model look like in action and hear insights from people doing this important work on the ground in New England. Watch a trailer for a video series illustrating these core principles below and view the series here.
