This issue of Supervision in Brief summarizes the latest economic and banking conditions within the 12th District. We note strong but moderating growth in jobs, housing prices, loans, and improvements in earnings. We also feature recent discussions in Community Banking Connections on CRE concentrations and risk management, and highlight commentary on bank efficiency efforts and their effects on long-term viability. Finally, we remind bankers about several Fed outreach activities, and recap the joint Federal Reserve-Conference of State Bank Supervisors Community Banking in the 21st Century research and policy conference.