Volume 3, Issue 9; September, 2009
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Lynchburg region to be featured in U.S. Airways in-flight magazine
 Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership, together with The Lynchburg Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Lynchburg, VA will be the featured city in the November issue of US Airways Magazine, the award-winning-in-flight publication of US Airways.
In addition to the 20+ page
printed editorial, the Lynchburg region will also be featured on www.usairwaysmag.com for a year. Read more here.
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CAER to break ground for its new facility on Nov. 6!
 With shovels in tow, the CAER Board of Directors will join local leaders, design team staff, and Region 2000 guests to break ground on its new research facility on Friday, Nov. 6, 2009 at 9:30 am at the New London Technology Center, located on 460W in Bedford County.
The event will feature remarks from locally elected officials, Bedford County leaders, Tobacco Commission staff and Region 2000 guests. Design team members from Wiley|Wilson, Hurt & Proffitt, and others will be on hand to answer questions. An on-site reception will immediately follow. Watch for more information or call Bob Bailey at 434-847-1447 if you have any questions.
Check out a virtual tour of the planned facility here. |
Bedford contributes to "Grow Your Own" campaign
 The Bedford County Economic Development team, in collaboration with career coaches from CVCC, put the "Grow Your Own" campaign into action following a survey of area high school seniors. The survey was developed to learn the interests of high school seniors in an effort to match them with potential careers in the region.
The campaign has been expanded to include high school juniors and student trips to area employers. Read more here.
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Spaces filling fast for the Future Focus EXPO on October 13!
Parents: Bring your teens to this free event!
- October 13, 3 - 9 p.m.
- Liberty University's Tolsma Indoor Track
- Don't miss your opportunity to reach middle and high school students!
 The Future Focus EXPO will feature over 50 local companies from manufacturing, architecture, information technology, health science, public safety and security, science, technology, engineering & math.
Spaces are filling up so don't miss out. To participate, please contact Janet Walton, S.T.E.M. Workforce Program Manager at 434-847-1447.
Go to www.futurefocusexpo.com or watch a cool video ("Get Set for S.T.E.M. Education")here.
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CVCC receives grant that will aid Region 2000's "Grow Your Own" initiative
Central Virginia
Community College has
received a $149,830 grant from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to provide scholarships and support for the College's Nuclear Radiation
Technologies degree programs.
These programs are part of Region 2000's
"Grow Your Own" initiative, the region's highly successful
effort to train local talent for local jobs. Read CVCC's full press release here.
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The 13th Annual Thomas Jefferson's Assembly to be held Oct. 1
 Thursday, October 1, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest
1542 Bateman Bridge Rd., Forest, VA
Join the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and celebrate the American political process while you mingle with candidates, elected officials and your business associates. Enjoy down-home barbecue, catfish and music by the OMG band. Tickets are $20 member/ $30 non-member and are available through Region 2000's Local Government Council or any of the locations listed at the Chamber's website. |
GLTC wins national award
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine recently announced that the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company has received the 2009 Outstanding Transit System Achievement Award from the American Public
Transportation Association (APTA) for the second consecutive year.
Read the Governor's press release here.
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YPCV's "Big for a day" a big hit
The YPCV hosted children from the Big Brothers, Big Sisters program in search of a "Big" for a day of kickball, refreshments and fun. Over a dozen YP's came out to spend time with the kids. For more info about Big Brothers, Big Sisters, please contact Ash Gorman.
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Let your voice be heard at Fall workshops!
 James River Heritage Trail Meeting to be held Oct. 6
The James River Heritage
Trail is getting some attention at the state level! The Dept. of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking public input on a series of maps to be used in highlighting attractions and recreational features along the river, and a conceptional plan for local government projects in need of funding.
Help
DCR discover and highlight the hundreds of significant historical sites,
cultural and recreational, and agritourism opportunities within Region 2000
along the banks waiting to be discovered and interpreted.
Region 2000 area meeting
(jurisdictions cover Amherst, Lynchburg, Appomattox, Campbell, Bedford, and
Nelson)
Tuesday,
October 6, 2009
4:30
- 6:30 pm
Lynchburg
Public Library (Jones E. Memorial Library)
Community
Room
2315
Memorial Ave.
Lynchburg
Final maps will highlight pick-your-own
farms, wineries, and other opportunities that increase the river's recreational
appeal.
For
more information on the James River Heritage Trail and other public meeting
locations, please contract Jennifer Wampler, Trails Coordinator, DCR, 804-371-7899.
 Help protect local water. Participate in an Extreme Stream Makeover
Join the James River Association and local partners in
protecting local water resources by participating in the James River
Association's Extreme Stream Makeover. Volunteer to work on a variety of restoration and
watershed protection projects in the Blackwater Creek Watershed including Peaks
View Park, Jefferson Forest High School, and Wards Road area.
Opportunities on Monday - Thursday, October 19 - 22, 2009
8:30 - 4:30 pm
At various
locations within the Blackwater Creek Watershed
Volunteer to work either full day (lunch served) or half day shifts (8:30 - 11:30 am (lunch after shift) or 1 - 4:30 pm.)
Some activities include
rain garden landscaping, rain barrel assembly and installation, and forest
buffer planting.
To volunteer or
learn more, please visit www.extremestreammakeover.org or contact Michelle Kokolis at 804-788-8811 ext 204.
 CVMPO meetings coming in the Fall
The Central Virginia Metropolitan Planning Organization (CVMPO) will soon begin the process of gathering information and scheduling meetings for the long term transportation plan for the region. Plan now to share your concerns and insights regarding community issues, goals and values with the project team at the upcoming fall workshops!
Watch for more information on our website.
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Summer youth employment program featured in video
 The
Alliance
for Families and Childrens' Youth Summer
Employment Program was a huge success with 94 young adults gaining work experience. The six-week summer program was funded through a
$290,000 federal grant from the Region 2000 Workforce Investment Board.
Click on the video!
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 Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership serves 10 localities and is made up of the Economic Development Council, Technology Council, Center for Advanced Engineering and Research, Local Government Council, Workforce Investment Board, and Young Professionals of Central Virginia. Please send comments or story ideas to tblido@region2000.org.
Traci Blido
Program Mgr./Communications Officer |
To contact Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership, please call (434) 845-2000. |
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