60 seconds with: Julie Bondy of yRichmond

JULIE BONDY Metro Business asked Julie Bondy, director of yRichmond, a program aimed at keeping young talent in the area by offering networking and social gatherings for college interns and first-year hires, about why yRichmond is important:

"yRichmond is important to the future of Richmond because it is essential to have a thriving young professional population in order to have an economically vital region.

"Through a 30-event series in 10 weeks, we are able to connect young professionals to the region and to each other. From social and sporting events to professional-development seminars with local executives and community service events, yRichmond helps to ensure that we put our best foot forward so that young people will choose to stay in the area.

"Research has shown that the millennial generation is often choosing where to live before they choose a company or a job." Watch the interview with Julie Bondy on TimesDispatch.com. Keyword: Metro Business