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Each day you make financial decisions that impact your quality of life — like what to buy, how to pay for it and whether to save or borrow money. Businesses make decisions too, like whether to invest in new equipment or buildings, or hire more employees. The Federal Reserve's actions affect these decisions, your financial well-being and our economy.
Richmond Fed President Jeffrey M. Lacker took office on August 1, 2004. Before becoming president he was the director of research.
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As part of the nation's central bank, we're one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that work together with the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors to strengthen the economy and our communities.
The Richmond Fed offers a broad and unparalleled range of career possibilities for those with the education, talents and drive to help us achieve our vision. Explore current career opportunities for experienced professionals, recent graduates and student interns. Search our open positions and create an account to apply online.
In our continued effort to provide greater transparency and be more accountable to the American people, we are making public certain information about our leadership, policies and governance. Our goal in providing this information is to help broaden the public's understanding of the role and responsibilities of the Richmond Fed.
The Richmond Fed opened its doors in 1914. Learn more about the Bank's history through a new collection of photos, videos, oral histories and articles.
In addition to the Richmond, Va., headquarters, branch offices are located in Baltimore, Md., and Charlotte, N.C.
The Bank's procurement functions strive to deliver premier procurement services that improve value, reduce cost and meet the rapidly evolving needs of our business and customers. We believe a diverse pool of high-performing suppliers leads to increased competition, greater innovation and better overall solutions.
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Want to learn more about the Richmond Fed? We offer a wide range of speakers on a variety of economic and educational topics.
Twelve regional Banks located in major cities throughout the nation, which divide the nation into 12 districts, acting as fiscal agents for the U.S. Treasury.