Metropolitan Richmond Day

Building Trust in the Region       

In his report to the Richmond community, Dr. James Crupi said ‘Regionalism is not just about projects but about relationships.’

Metropolitan Richmond Day is an annual event that convenes leaders from the public and private sectors to discuss key regional issues, and to encourage partnership across differences of race, class and jurisdiction.

Since 1996 Hope in the Cities has brought stimulating and provocative speakers to Richmond, including Bill McNeal, 2004 National School Superintendent of the Year from Wake County NC; former Governor William Winter of Mississippi; and urban expert and author David Rusk.

The 2008 speaker, former Mayor of Charlotte, NC, Richard Vinroot, addressed hundreds of community leaders drawing on his experience of forging creative partnerships. At the public forum following the breakfast Vinroot engaged with a panel of Richmond citizens to explore historic perspectives, current realities, and future hopes for regional cooperation in the Richmond metropolitan area. Read the report

 Metropolitan Richmond Day 2009 offered an interactive discussion using polling technology and table discussions on education, race relations, and socioeconomic differences. Read the report.

When people engage, communities change!                                                                        

2009 Lead Sponsor: Dominion Virginia Power

Corporate & Community Partners: Altria Group, Capital One Corporate Friend: Bank of America, SunTrust Banks, Inc. Corporate Sponsors: Armstrong Group; Hunton and Williams; Owens & Minor, Inc.; Patient First Corporation; Scott & Stringfellow; Tredegar Corporation Government and Community Partners: ALO Community Strategy Consulting, American Civil War Center, Better Housing Coalition, Boaz & Ruth, CAPUP/RCAP, CenterStage Foundation, Chesterfield County, City of Richmond, Henrico County, Jewish Community Federation, Leadership Metro Richmond, Legal Aid Justice Center, North Richmond H.O.P.E. Council, Richmond Christian Leadership Institute, Richmond Hill, Richmond Symphony, Special Olympics VA, St. Christopher's School, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Union PSCE, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Mentoring Partnership, Westminster Canterbury of Richmond                                                                                 

Call us at 804 358 1764 or email us for more information on the 2010 program.