Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Sept. 24
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host the Northern Virginia Gubernatorial debate between Terry McAuliffe (Democrat) and Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on September 28, 2021. The debate is presented in partnership with NBC4 Washington, Telemundo 44, Northern Virginia Community College, Capital One, and George Mason University's Schar School of Policy and Government. It will be held in person from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center Northern Virginia Community College - Alexandria Campus and will air live on NBC4. It will be broadcasted on NBC affiliates statewide live beginning at 7:00 p.m.
“Hosting the premier debate in Virginia politics is a tradition I am incredibly proud to continue,” said Chamber President & CEO Julie Coons. “This year our debate takes on new importance, being one of only two debates between Mr. McAuliffe and Mr. Youngkin. I look forward to hearing from both candidates how they plan to move Virginia forward.”
NBC News political director and moderator of Meet The Press Chuck Todd will moderate the debate, which will focus on the critical issues facing Virginia voters. News4 Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey and Telemundo 44 reporter Alberto Pimienta will pose questions to the candidates.
For more than 30 years, the Northern Virginia Chamber has been proud to provide a unique opportunity for the Northern Virginia business community and voters across our region to see the "Top Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2 of 2 of the Ticket" candidates firsthand as they go head-to-head on the issues that matter most during the region’s most prominent political debate.
About the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Originally founded in 1925 as a Fairfax county-focused business advocacy organization, the Northern Virginia Chamber has grown into the region's largest Chamber of Commerce, drawing members and impacting policy across the Greater Washington D.C. Metropolitan Region. Today we represent close to 500,000 employees. We understand that the diversity of our community is one of our greatest assets and seek out opportunities to learn from one another and form personal connections that help guide lasting business growth.
The Chamber’s goal is to be considered not only a business partner but also an agent of change for our members. We do this through our work in government advocacy, education through events and programs, networking, promotion of member businesses, and recognition through awards. We are proud to have worked together over these many years to build a meaningful association that enriches our community and look forward to continuing that good work.
For more information, visit www.novachamber.org.
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