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Barkin Speaking in South Carolina on February 3

Media Advisory

Pastides Alumni Center, Columbia, SC

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak to SC First Steps on February 3, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina.

February 3, 2026
8:00 a.m. ET

Location
Pastides Alumni Center
900 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Schedule
Speech is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET and will be posted at that time on richmondfed.org. The event also includes audience Q&A.

Media
Jim Strader

Jim Strader

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