Journal Article
The Funding Environment for Community and Economic Development Nonprofits in St. Louis
Eggleston, Mike; Gutkowski, Violeta A. (2023-11-16)
An analysis examines the importance of grant-based funding to community and economic development nonprofits in St. Louis and how that funding is distributed.
Bridges

Tracking Banking Access Using the Bank On National Data Hub
Eggleston, Mike (2026-02-24)
Bank On account openings surpassed 4.8 million in 2024—a 20% increase from 2023—according to data reported by financial institutions to our BOND Hub.
On the Economy

Boosting Financing for Small Businesses
Eggleston, Mike (2018-07-03)
Smaller companies need capital to survive and thrive. Here's how SSBCI, a $1.5 billion program, bolstered lending in the Midwest and beyond.
Open Vault

Journal Article
Virtual CDFI Symposium Places Focus on Policy and Innovation
Eggleston, Mike (2020-08-16)
See highlights from a webinar series created to promote research surrounding the purpose and influence of community development financial institutions (CDFIs).
Bridges

Journal Article
St. Louis Initiative Increases Youth Labor Force Participation
Eggleston, Mike (2014-10)
Bridges , Issue Fall

Journal Article
Digging into the St. Louis Fed’s Community Investment Explorer 2.0
Eggleston, Mike (2021-11-17)
Learn about a new interactive data tool created to help users analyze the equitable distribution of capital throughout the U.S. from 2012 to 2020.
Bridges , Volume 2021 (4)

Our Community Investment Explorer Data Tool Gets an Upgrade
Eggleston, Mike (2025-05-14)
Practitioners and researchers can gain insights on community and economic development financing from the updated Community Investment Explorer data tool.
Open Vault

Journal Article
Arkansas CDFIs Poised to Scale Small-Business Lending
Eggleston, Mike (2022-11-17)
Arkansas small businesses will see more lending options from CDFIs through a $10 billion federal program called the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
Bridges , Volume 2022 (4)

Small Business Lending Trends and Banking Deserts, 2019-23
Eggleston, Mike (2025-09-23)
Explore evolving trends in small business lending, the impact of banking deserts and the shifting preferences of small firms toward larger banks.
On the Economy

Journal Article
Grassroots Neighborhood Revitalization in Hyde Park
Eggleston, Mike (2015-01)
Sun Ministries in North St. Louis is providing opportunities to hard-to-employ residents through enterprises including a woodshop, cafe, maintenance business and more, all with no public funding.
Bridges , Issue Winter