On the morning of January 15, The Richmonder will once again welcome business and civic leaders, as well as engaged citizens, to take a deep dive into Richmond's civic health.

Last year's sold-out event drew rave reviews from attendees, and this year's event promises to be just as engaging.

Speakers this year:

• Michael Phillips, The Richmonder's founding editor: Learn about the numbers and trends shaping the year ahead in this TED Talk-style presentation.
• Taikein Cooper, CEO, Richmond Ed Fund: How a nonprofit is reshaping the future of public education in the city.
• Greta J. Harris, CEO, Better Housing Coalition: Explore the state of housing development and affordability in the region.
• Mayor Danny Avula: Will participate in a Q&A with Richmonder reporter Graham Moomaw

The program will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, and will be held at The Jefferson Hotel. Plan to arrive at 7:30 in time for coffee and breakfast beforehand; the program will begin promptly at 8.

Sponsorship opportunities: Sponsorship includes a table at the event, as well as branding and potential speaking opportunities during the event, and online branding alongside The Richmonder's coverage of the event.

Table sales: A table of eight seats costs $2,000, with special prices available for nonprofit organizations and Richmonder sponsors.

Additional support provided by:

Coverage of last year's event:

Data: Charts showing insights on Richmond’s finances

A deep dive on collective bargaining, fiscal stress, property taxes, debt, pensions and more, as told through charts presented at The Richmonder’s live event.

The RichmonderMichael Phillips

Interview: As water crisis settles, Danny Avula prepares for the ‘long haul’ as mayor

Avula said he plans to form an Infrastructure Council to evaluate what Richmond’s priorities should be.

The RichmonderMichael Phillips