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In his remarks at the Working Cities Challenge Connecticut launch celebration on Oct. 4 in Meriden, Conn., Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren emphasizes the Boston Fed's commitment that the economic recovery be a benefit to all in New England and is a goal of the Working Cities Challenge. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

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The Working Cities Challenge receives support from the Bank's partners at the state and national level. Linda Kelly, president of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, speaks to impact of this support and encourages communities to collaborate and participate in the Challenge.

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Close to 150 members of the nonprofit, public, and private sectors attended the Working Cities Challenge in Connecticut kick-off celebration at the Meriden Green in Meriden, Conn. In total, 16 communities are eligible to pursue collaborative and ambitious economic development initiatives. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

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Excitement is in the air following the celebratory launch. Beginning November 2016, eligible cities and towns will apply for $15,000 "design grant" awards with the goal of submitting a robust bid for larger multiyear awards in October 2017. Steve Osemwenkhae/Federal Reserve Bank of Boston