Regional Action Summit: Setting the Stage 2-9-2024

Name: Regional Action Summit: Setting the Stage 2-9-2024

Date: February 9, 2024

Time: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Registration: Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.

Event Description:

In recent years there has been a growing interest in gaining a better understanding of what is happening in our own community so we can more effectively tie-back the learnings from our InterCity Visits. ChamberRVA is excited to extend an invitation to the inaugural Regional Action Summit, a dynamic experience dedicated to exploring the triumphs and challenges that shape the Richmond region. The summit promises to provide insight and a better understanding of the current work throughout the region encompassing economic development, affordable housing, transportation, education, and workforce development.

The Regional Action Summit will feature keynote speaker Xavier de Souza Briggs, Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro. Known for his wide range of interests and track record of building and reshaping fields, Briggs is an expert on economic opportunity and inclusive growth, racial equity and pluralism, housing, urban and regional development, and democratic governance in the U.S. and abroad.

Join the Regional Action Summit and take a closer look at the region's achievements, identifying the key factors contributing to the collective successes. Dive into interactive sessions designed to explore future challenges facing our region while sharing ideas and strategies to overcome obstacles and drive positive change.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to contribute to the regional dialogue, gain valuable insights and set the stage in a collective effort to shape a brighter and more inclusive future for our region.

Registration closes February 2, 2024.

Agenda:

8:00 am Registration and Breakfast

8:20 am Welcome

8:30 am Session One: Economic Development

Garrett Hart, Chesterfield County EDA

Leonard Sledge, Richmond City EDA

Anthony Romanello, Henrico EDA

Brandon Turner, Hanover County EDA

Jennifer Wakefield – Greater Richmond Partnership (informed

interviewer)

9:15 am Reflection

9:30 am Session Two: Career Pathways

Mac Beaton, Henrico County Public Schools

Georgia Kasper, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Jason Kamras, Richmond Public Schools

Dr. Traymanesha Lamy, NextUp

Dr. Bill Fiege – Brightpoint Community College (informed

interviewer)

10:15 am Reflection

10:30 am Spotlight on Affordable & Attainable Housing

Bernard Harkless – Lynx Ventures

Greta Harris – Better Housing Coalition

11:00 am Session Three: Transportation

Sheryl Adams, Greater Richmond Transit Company

Chet Parsons, Central Virginia Transportation Authority

John Rutledge, Capital Region Airport Commission

Chessa Walker, Chesterfield County Department of

Transportation (informed interviewer)

11:45 am Reflection

12:00 pm Lunch

12:30 pm Keynote: Xavier de Souza Briggs, Sr. Fellow Brookings Metro

1:20 pm Announcements

1:30 pm Tracks

Sports Tourism

Tech Hubs

Manufacturing

Logistics Industry Cluster

Access to Capital

Arts & Culture in RVA

4:00 pm Reception at Virginia Crossings

Event Sponsors:

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Location:

Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center - Madison Building
1000 Virginia Center Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23059

The Madison Building is circled in yellow, parking areas are in orange on the map below.

We will have buses providing transportation to the afternoon tracks.