Richmond First

Richmond First celebrates a century of fostering non-partisan forums for exemplary governance in the Richmond, VA area (RVA). Watch our 100-year anniversary video to explore our rich history and envision a brighter future for RVA: [Link to Video] #RichmondFirst #RVA #Governance #Anniversary. https://lnkd.in/evVBPTE5

Please note your calendar to be sure an attend the October 9th meeting of Richmond First to hear our joint speakers, Jamie Bosket, President and CEO of the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) and Joni Albrecht, Director of the VMHC’s John Marshall Center, discuss the launching of “Civics Connects,” a major new education initiative for Virginia school students to learn the fundamentals of their government. Register to attend at the link below: https://lnkd.in/ekpTPT-U.

Join us on Wednesday, June 12th for our final meeting of our 2023-2024 Program year, which will be a presentation by Andy Edmunds, Director of the Virginia Film Office, entitled "HOLLYWOOD ON THE JAMES: FILM INDUSTRY ECONOMIC NEWS FOR VIRGINIA." Go to www.richmondfirstclub.org for more information about Richmond First, our programs and how to become a member.

As the president of Richmond First, I urge you to mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 8th at 11:30 a.m. and join us at the Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond for a very timely presentation by Representatives Spanberger and Rob Wittman on "THE NEED FOR BIPARTISANSHIP IN CONGRESS."

Join us on Wednesday, May 8 for another great program that is extremely timely entitled: “The Need for Bipartisanship in Congress” with presentations by Representatives Abigail Spanberger and Rob Wittman. Go to?www.richmondfirstclub.org?for more information about our speaker series and how to become a member of Richmond First.

Join us on Wednesday, April 10th for another great program entitled: “Future Initiatives in Public Transportation” presented by Sheryl Adams, Greater Richmond Transit Company (RTC), the official regional agency providing public transportation services to Central Virginia.? She will discuss important initiatives that she has overseen since taking office last year in January, as well as challenges and plans for the future. Go to?www.richmondfirstclub.org?for more information about our speaker series and how to become a member of Richmond First.

This past Sunday the Richmond Times Dispatch printed the following letter regarding the Richmond First Good Government and Leadership Award presented to Jim Ukrop.? He is indeed a role model for our region's future civic leaders.??

Join us on Wednesday, March 13th for another great program entitled: "Top Three Priorities for Economic Development in the Richmond Region” The Economic Development Directors for Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover will discuss their key initiatives for growth and prosperity during Richmond First’s March 13 program Go to?www.richmondfirstclub.org?for more information about our speaker series and how to become a member of Richmond First.

Join us on Wednesday, February 14th for another great program entitled: “Finding Hope for our Children and Youth: Gun Violence and Mental Health Challenges”