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Community Conversations are our visits with business and community leaders to learn about a region’s well-being and to exchange economic updates and ideas.
News
July 18, 2024

Winchester, Virginia, is known for its blend of history, culture and natural beauty, making it a popular destination for visitors and a vibrant community for its residents. The Winchester Metro Area is the fastest growing metro area in the state of Virginia, with its population growing at almost five times the rate of Virginia as a whole. In May, our Community Conversations team visited the Winchester area to learn more about their economic strengths and opportunities.

News
May 16, 2024

In April, President Tom Barkin, Regional Executive Matt Martin and Regional Economist Laura Ullrich met with local community and business leaders in North Carolina’s Surry and Yadkin counties to gain a fuller understanding of the economic strengths and opportunities facing the region as part of the Bank’s Community Conversations program.

News
March 11, 2024

From quaint storefronts offering a variety of gourmet peanuts to sprawling farms where generations have perfected their craft, this area has solidified its spot as an important part of Virginia’s agricultural economy thanks to its continued commitment to one of America’s favorite legumes. But as our Community Conversations team learned on a recent trip to Southeastern Virginia, the pull between maintaining a rural, small town feel and embracing the potential benefits of urbanization hangs in the balance.

Meet the Team


This team routinely collaborates to plan and host Community Conversations in towns and cities throughout the Fifth District.

Regional Executives

headshot of Andy Bauer
Maryland, Greater D.C. Area and West Virginia
Baltimore
headshot of Renee Haltom
Virginia
Richmond
Management Committee member Matt Martin
North and South Carolina
Charlotte

Community Development Managers

Community Development Regional Manager Erika Bell
North and South Carolina
Community Development Regional Manager Peter Dolkart
Maryland and West Virginia
headshot of Jarrod Elwell
Virginia and Washington, D.C.

Contributors

Anne Burnett
Alex Marré
Sean O'Hara
Laura Ullrich