 Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership
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Amherst County celebrates a growing economic base
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 Two new companies celebrated milestones this month in Amherst County. CMC Rebar Virginia celebrated the grand opening of its 6000-square-foot technical center at the Amelon Commerce Center in Madison Heights. The company currently employs eight people there and has a new training class beginning in November. The Region 2000 Economic Development Council worked with Amherst officials to bring the business to the region and the Workforce Investment Board (through its Career Center), along with CVCC, assisted the company with human resources and training support. Read the full story here.
In other Amherst County news, Quality Archery Designs/Lasermarx announced plans this month to construct a 17,000 square foot manufacturing facility in the Amelon Commerce Center in Madison Heights. Quality Archery Designs manufactures a wide array of archery accessories and bow hunting equipment while Lasermarx specializes in custom laser cutting and engraving with Nd:Yag and CO2 laser equipment serving customers throughout the United States. Read the full story here.
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YPCV director appointed to new post
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 Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership is pleased to welcome Abram "Abe" Loper as the new executive director of the Young Professionals of Central Virginia (YPCV.) Loper comes to Region 2000 from Chicago, IL where he most recently worked as a regional sales executive for a telecommunications company. Prior to that, he worked in the mortgage industry and for a non-profit missions organization where he was responsible for fund raising and working with major universities to recruit young adults. Please join us in welcoming Abe to his new role. Read more here.
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Town of Appomattox studies the need for sidewalks and crosswalks
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 The Town of Appomattox recently received a $19,000 grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation Multimodal Office to develop a pedestrian plan that looks at creating sidewalks and marked crosswalks to key destinations in the town such as shopping and residential areas, community buildings, and schools. For more information, please contact Kelly Hitchcock, Local Government Council. Read more here. Also see a Times Virginian article here.
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Future Focus Expo a big hit with students!
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 More than 1,000 middle and high school students came out
to the 2008 Future Focus Expo held on Oct. 21 at Liberty University's Tolsma
Indoor Track. Now in its third year, the event encourages kids to select careers that match the local job market. The Region 2000 Technology Council bumped it up a notch this year by adding four technology challenges that involved hundreds of students who competed for prizes. The challenges were sponsored by local companies who, in turn, presented the winning students with awards at the end of the event. For more info, please visit www.futurefocusexpo.com or call Jonathan Whitt at 434-847-1447.
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Wiley & Wilson presents an EDC Meet & Greet on Nov. 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
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 All Region 2000 Economic Development Council investors and friends are invited to a social event and introduction to the staff on Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Academy of Fine Arts, 5th & Commerce Streets, Lynchburg. The event, sponsored by Wiley & Wilson, will feature hors d'oeuvres, beverages and desserts and you will have a chance to network with other local leaders and meet the staff and board of the Economic Development Council. There will also be an opportunity to tour the Historic Academy of Music Theatre. Please RSVP to Kathy White at 434-847-1447.
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Local Government Council looks at park and ride opportunities
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 With decreased funding for roadway improvements, the Local Government Council has taken a proactive approach for localities by looking at the feasibility of a regional Park and Ride Plan and conducting research to help localities make decisions on such plans. The Council has identified the best locations to establish park and ride lots in which commuters could car pool in and out of the communities where they live. A program like this could reduce traffic and air pollution while also helping residents save on gas and auto expenses. To view the Local Government Council's full report (large file), download the doc here. If you have questions or comments, please contact Cayce Dagenhart. |
Next YPCV event is Holiday Sampler! YP's get in for just $5
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 Kick off the holiday season at the Lynchburg Regional Chamber of Commerce's Holiday Sampler, held Nov. 13, 5:30 - 8 pm at the Holiday Inn Select. Sample delectable foods from area caterers and restaurants while making
the valuable business contacts you need. All YP's get in for the Chamber member price of $5. Read more here.
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CAER and LU's School of Engineering sign master research agreement
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 The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research (CAER) this month
established a five-year collaborative master research agreement with
Liberty University's School of Engineering and Computational Sciences
(SECS). This agreement expands the capabilties for research
that will support the growth of innovative
industries in the greater Lynchburg region. Read more here.
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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, The Workforce Investment Board, and the Young Professionals of Central Virginia. We welcome your comments or story ideas.
Traci Blido, Program Mgr./Communications Officer
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