Governor to Hold Latino Summit in Arlington

Gov. Terry McAuliffe plans to hold a Latino Summit in Arlington next month to inform Latino Virginians about state resources and services available to them.

The summit, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5, will also provide McAuliffe’s administration with input on issues impacting the Latino community in areas of education, health and human resources, workforce development and small business.

The summit will be held at George Mason University’s Arlington campus at 3351 N. Fairfax Dr.

Click here to register on-line. Registration is limited to 250; as of Thursday morning, 86 spots were still available.

This summit will highlight the Governor’s mission in creating a “New Virginia Economy” and the critical role the Latino community contributes to a diverse economy and growing workforce.

Here’s a look at the agenda:

8:30 – 9:30 AM Registration and Coffee

9:30- 9:50 AM Welcoming remarks from President Cabrera

9:50-10:00 AM Governor’s Office Latino Staff Introduction

10:00 – 10:10 AM Transition to Session I

10:10- 11:25 AM Breakout Session I

• Building a Strong Foundation: Best Practices in our Public Education System
• Empowering Latino Success Through Higher Education and Workforce Development
• A Pathway to a Healthy Virginia: Health & Social Services Resources
• How to Grow Your Business with the Commonwealth

11:25-11:35 AM Transition to Session II

11:35 – 12:55 PM Breakout Session II

• Building a Strong Foundation: Best Practices in our Public Education System
• Empowering Latino Success Through Higher Education and Workforce Development
• A Pathway to a Healthy Virginia: Health & Social Services Resources
• How to Grow Your Business with the Commonwealth

12:55- 1:05 PM Transition to Multipurpose Room

1:05 – 2:05 PM Networking Lunch

2:05 – 2:20 PM Remarks from the Virginia Latino Advisory Board

2:20 - 2:25 PM Introduction of Governor McAuliffe

2:25 - 2:50 PM Remarks from Governor McAuliffe

2:50 PM Program Concludes