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Speech
May 20, 2025

President Tom Barkin discusses the hurdles to and potential for growth in rural communities.

Tom Barkin
President, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Conference
May 20, 2025

As part of the Richmond Fed’s focus on supporting small town and rural communities, we will host the sixth annual Investing in Rural America Conference on May 20‒21, 2025. This year’s conference theme is Elevating What Works, during which we will spotlight the strategies and solutions that bolster economic and social vitality in rural communities — embracing empowerment, working together and leveraging assets.

Article
First/Second Quarter 2025

Rural free delivery of mail changed daily life for millions of rural Americans, reducing their isolation and strengthening their connection to the broader economy.