Metropolitan Business League to host candidates forum
8/6/2020, 6 p.m.
The Metropolitan Business League is hosting a two-part candidates forum and town hall regarding small business in the state that will be held online.
Called “Decision 2020: Town Hall Discussions with Political Leaders on the State of Small Business in Virginia,” the first virtual meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, and will feature U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner and state Sen. Jennifer L. McClellan.
Sen. Warner is up for re-election in November, while Sen. McClellan has announced she is seeking the Democratic nomi- nation for governor next year.
The second virtual session will be held 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18. It will feature Richmond mayoral candidates Levar M. Stoney, the incumbent, Richmond City Councilwoman Kim B. Gray, Justin Griffin, Tracey McLean and Alexsis Rodgers.
The MBL, a nonprofit dedicated to helping small, women and minority-owned businesses, is presenting the forum to cre- ate an opportunity for dialogue between political candidates and business owners.
The event is free, but registration is required. Questions for the candidates may be submitted at the time of registration.
For details and registration, go to https://host.regform.com/ decision-2020/.
