The Metropolitan Business League

Congratulations to our newest Member of the Month, Warren Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at RMT Construction & Development Group! 🎉

July is coming in HOT! 🥵☀️ Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!

7/8 - Petersburg Coffee & Connections at CooL BeanZ Cafe

7/16 - Kiva Classroom | Learn how to apply for a Kica loan with Capital Access Manager, Rufus Tyler.

7/16 - Summer Happy Hour ☀️

7/23 - RVA LinkUp | Meet the buyer and procurement officers ready to do business with small businesses!

7/23 - Petersburg Happy Hour at arteXchange Petersburg

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to level up your business this summer! ✅

Your next contract could start here! 🌟

Join us at the RVA LinkUp procurement fair on July 23rd, where you can meet face to face with the buyers and procurement officers of big companies you want to do business with.

Bring your business cards and come prepared to network!

FREE to attend!

Vendor opportunities available. Learn more on our website.

Today we celebrate freedom & excellence! 🌟

Be sure to join us tonight at Stony Point Fashion Park for an exciting vendor event, featuring live performances, line dancing, crafts, face painting, outside games, and shopping with small businesses!

Find Early May This Weekend! ✨

We're bringing self-care to TWO events this weekend, and I'd love to see you there!
🖤 Friday, June 19 Juneteenth Vendor Market w/ the The Metropolitan Business League
📍 Stony Point Fashion Park
9200 Stony Point Parkway
Richmond, VA 23235
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
❤️ Saturday, June 20 Henrico County Juneteenth Celebration
📍 Dorey Park
2999 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
🕓 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
(Look for Vendor Spot #43!)

Come celebrate and support local businesses!

✨ Remember who you are.

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of our Board Member, Elsa Smith.

Elsa was a pillar of her community, dedicating her life to uplifting others and creating opportunities for those around her. Born Elsa Eloisa Eslava Del Carpio on January 15, 1951, in Chiclayo, Peru, Elsa became a driving force within Virginia’s Latino business community. She founded the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in 2000, helped organize the annual Que Pasa Festival, and launched several successful small businesses of her own.

Elsa also served on the Board of the Metropolitan Business League and was instrumental in establishing our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, an event we will proudly continue in her honor.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Elsa’s family and loved ones, and with all who had the privilege and joy of working alongside her.

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Memorial services, flower purchases, and donation information can be found on our website.

Join us this Friday, in partnership with Stony Point Fashion Park, to Celebrate Excellence!

This FREE 2-hour vendor event will spotlight small business owners — featuring both youth and adult vendors from Stony Point and surrounding areas.

Featuring: live performances, line dancing, crafts, face painting, outside games and entrepreneurs selling handmade jewelry, crochet items, apparel & more!

Come ready to shop and enjoy a fun time! 😊