VIADA at the Capitol

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Name: VIADA at the Capitol
Date: January 16, 2025
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
Join Us for Lobby Day and Our Inaugural Legislative Reception!

As VIADA members, Lobby Day is your chance to advocate for the independent auto dealer industry. Spend the day meeting with your legislators, being formally introduced in the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate, and gaining valuable insight into the law-making process. Your presence makes a powerful statement about the strength of our industry.

Enjoy an evening of meaningful conversations, networking, and strengthening relationships that elevate VIADA’s visibility and impact. Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served as we mix and mingle in one of Richmond’s iconic venues.  



🕘 Lobby Day: Begins at 8AM in the 7th floor North Meeting Room in the General Assembly Building (201 N 9th St)
🕕 Legislative Reception: 5PM – 6:30PM at Sam Miller's (1210 E Cary St)
📍 Location: Richmond, VA

🚍 Transportation: A van will leave at 7:30AM to transport participants to and from the VIADA home office and downtown Richmond for added convenience.
🏨 Lodging: Take advantage of discounted lodging on 1/15 and/or 1/16 at the 
Doubletree by Hilton Richmond Midlothian (1021 Kroger Center Blvd, Richmond, VA) using the corporate code 3263254.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make your voice heard and build relationships that drive change. See you on January 16!
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Location:
Meetings - Virginia General Assembly Building
201 North 9th Street
Richmond, VA

Inaugural Legislative Reception - Sam Miller's
1210 East Cary Street
Richmond, VA
Date/Time Information:
Agenda

OPTIONAL: 7:15AM — If you wish to ride in the van, arrive at VIADA (1525 Huguenot Rd, Midlothian, VA) by 7:30AM.
7:30AM — Van departs VIADA.

8AM-9AM — Meet for coffee & pastries and a short briefing in the 7th Floor North Meeting Room in the General Assembly Building (GAB) (201 N 9th St) before dividing into groups for meetings with legislators.

9AM-11AM — Pre-scheduled meetings with legislators and the House Transportation Committee Meeting (if time permits).

11AM-11:40AM — Break.

11:45AM — Take the tunnel to regroup at the Jefferson statue in the Capitol before we head into the House and Senate chamber galleries for introductions.

12PM-12:30PM(ish) — We will be introduced to the House of Delegates by Delegate Scott Wyatt (R-Mechanicsville) and to the Senate by Senator Lamont Bagby (D-Richmond)!

12:30PM-1:30PM — Lunch at Meriwether's in the GAB (cafeteria area on the 1st floor).

2PM-4:30PM — Meetings with legislators and the Senate Transportation Committee Meeting (if time permits).

5PM-6:30PM — Enjoy drinks and hors d'
œuvres with legislators at VIADA's first-ever legislative reception at Sam Miller's (1210 E Cary St).
 
Contact Information:
Lauren Keiser
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