As part of our pro bono effort, we created Frontier Sessions: a series of constructive conversations about pressing social issues geared towards making a positive impact on the city in which we live and work. In other words, we get a bunch of intelligent, creative, forward thinkers from across sectors/industries/disciplines in a room, ask some big questions, and generate a list of actionable, executable recommendations. We then push like hell to get these recommendations actually executed. Our goal is not to solve these tough social issues (not only is that unrealistic, but frankly, it’s not our day job), but rather to move the needle by making social change accessible to the masses. That’s what we consider positive impact. 

Below you will find an interactive version of The Frontier Sessions: Richmond Report February 2011. Click and drag or use the controls in the bottom left and right corners to navigate the report. You can also download a PDF of the report here. We hope that this report inspires you and explains what we are thinking and suggestions for those who would like to get involved.

The next conversation in our continuing series is focused on what is universally one of our most important concerns: food. We invite you to join our discussion with local experts, touching on many different aspects of the theme. We’ll take a look at our whole food system and begin to bring a community-wide, grassroots-based effort to the table. Good food is good for all: farmers, health, economy, community, waistline and wallet. We hope you will join us for what is sure to be an exciting day full of good conversation and great food.