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
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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.
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
8:00 AM | Doors Open
