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We’re one of 12 regional Federal Reserve Banks working together with the Board of Governors to support a healthy economy. Our job is to serve the American public — to serve you. And our mission is to foster economic stability and strength.

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Banking Supervision
We promote the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions and monitor their impact on the financial system as a whole, as well as ensure financial institutions are protecting consumers.
Economic Research
We conduct research to support policymaking and thought leadership on issues important to the Federal Reserve and the Fifth District. We also inform the public through our data and economic analysis, publications, presentations and educational resources.

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Region & Communities
We share research, data and resources and regularly engage regional leaders and policymakers to understand and address community‑specific economic issues.
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We work with teachers, students and the public to enhance understanding of economics, personal finance and the Federal Reserve.

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Upcoming Events

Conference

May 6, 2024 - May 10, 2024

CORE Week, featuring the Education Outcomes and the Labor Market Conference

Richmond Office
Richmond, VA

Program

District Dialogues May 2024

May 15, 2024

District Dialogues: How Is the Economy, Really?

5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Conference

May 21, 2024

2024 Investing in Rural America: Building and Sustaining Momentum

Hotel Roanoke
Roanoke, VA

Speaking of the Economy

Podcast

Packing up a box to move somewhere else

April 17, 2024

Figuring Out Maryland's Out-Migration

Podcast

Fertile farmland next to dried up land

April 10, 2024

Is There a Place for Place-Based Policies?

Podcast

Lots of Indian IT workers sitting at large table

April 3, 2024

Immigration Policy and the Development of the Tech Sector in the U.S. and India

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