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How will minority businesses and independent contractors be affected? Connect with the Multi-Cultural Chamber Alliance for updated information. Bring your questions and thoughts to this discussion.

Join The LIBRE Initiative - Virginia, the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce for a joint virtual townhall on The PRO Act.

What is The PRO Act legislation currently in Congress? How will it negatively affect minority businesses and independent contractors in Virginia? And what actions can we take today to make our voices heard with Virginia lawmakers?

Townhall Agenda:

• Introductions from LIBRE VA Coalitions Director, Michael Monrroy, and chamber leaders: Michel Zajur, President & CEO of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber; Sheila Dixon, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce; Cindy Shao, President of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
• What is the PRO Act led by LIBRE Policy Director, Kevin Hernandez, followed followed by brief Q&A.
• Where is the PRO Act currently in the legislative process led by LIBRE Senior Federal Affairs Liaison, Marilinda Garcia, followed by brief Q&A.
• How to take action on the PRO Act led by LIBRE VA Coalitions Director, Michael Monrroy, followed by brief Q&A
• Closing comments from chamber leaders.