ChamberRVA Richmond Business Council - Broad Street: Walking Tour & Investment, Culture and Connection Conversation

Richmond Business Council: Broad Street Tour & Broad Street: Walking Tour & Investment, Culture and Connection Conversation


Join ChamberRVA’s Richmond Business Council for a guided walking tour of Broad Street, hosted by VPM and led by The Valentine team, followed by a business panel and conversation at Black Iris Social Club. Hear from local business and community representatives about Broad Street’s business climate, investment, development, and the future of downtown Richmond. Connect with regional leaders and business owners while exploring one of Richmond’s unique venues.

3:30 p.m. - Welcome at VPM
Welcome from Jayme Swain, President & CEO, VPM, sharing insights into VPM’s new Broad Street location and its role in the corridor’s future.

3:45 p.m. - Guided Broad Street Walking Tour
Led by Laura Earle and the , Director of Education & Engagement, and The Valentine Team.

5:00 p.m. - Welcome at Black Iris Social Club
Welcome from Black Iris Social Club owners Greg Leffel and Jeff Palumbo, followed by a business panel and conversation.

Moderator: Michael Phillips, Founding Editor, The Richmonder

Panelists:

• Anedra Bourne, Deputy Executive Director, Venture Richmond

• Janine Bell, Founder, President & Artistic Director, Elegba Folklore Society

• Will Melton, Founder & CEO, Xponent21

• Gordon Stettinius, Founder, Candela Books + Gallery

• Abbey Withrow, Market Director of Sales & Marketing, Richmond Marriott Downtown and Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown

6:00 p.m. - Networking & Happy Hour
Connect with fellow business and community leaders and explore Black Iris Social Club.