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Tom Barkin to Speak April 12 in Roanoke, Virginia

Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA

Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak April 12, 2023, at the bank’s “Investing in Rural America” conference in Roanoke, Virginia.

“Bringing Talent to Small Towns”
Roanoke, Virginia
April 12, 2023
9:00 a.m. ET

Location

Hotel Roanoke
110 Shenandoah Ave NE
Roanoke, VA 24016

Schedule

Speech will open the second day of the “Investing in Rural America” conference at 9:00 a.m. ET. This is an in-person event only.

Media

RSVP to Jim Strader

Jim Strader (804) 697-8956 (804) 332-0207 (mobile)