Volume 4, Issue 9; September, 2010
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Invitation to attend Region 2000 Annual Dinner meeting on Oct. 21
Dr. Roger Stough  | Virginia's Region 2000 Partnership will hold its annual dinner meeting on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the Holiday Inn, Downtown Lynchburg. A reception begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. Roger Stough, VP Research and Economic Development at George Mason
University, will speak about the role of leadership and entrepreneurship
in regional economic development.
This event is open to all Region 2000 staff, board members, local business leaders and investors, and their guests. Cost is $28. Please RSVP by Friday, Oct. 15 to Marjorie Gilley at mgilley@region2000.org or 434-845-3491.
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CEDS Committee probes area's strengths and weaknesses
 Virginia's Region 2000 Local Government Council hosted the second meeting of the
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) committee on Wednesday,
September 8 at the Lynchburg IT Center.
This meeting focused on creating
a S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis for the
region, and participants were given
an opportunity to voice their opinions on which areas were the most
essential.
The CEDS team will inventory economic
development activities and plan future projects to benefit the region. A
completed CEDS document will go to the Federal Economic Development
Administration and Virginia's Governor, and will be pivotal in obtaining federal
infrastructure and development grants in the future.
Public Information Meeting for CEDS is Oct. 13
A public information and input meeting for the CEDS is scheduled for Oct. 13, 5 p.m. at the Lynchburg Public Library. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the public to review and comment on strengths and weaknesses in our region.
Visit the CEDS Website
View a list of the CEDS Committee members
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LinkedIn Live is Wed., Sept. 22
 The Region 2000 Technology Council, YPCV, and CAER, along with several other organizations, are sponsoring a LinkedIn Live event from 5 - 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22, at Neighbors Place restaurant in Forest. The event presents an opportunity to connect with other LinkedIn users in Region 2000 face-to-face. Beverages and heavy hors d' oeuvres are included in the price. Tickets are $15 at the door. Find more information here. |
Funding your tech development: Intro to SBIR grants and venture capital
September 30, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Business
Development Centre, 147 Mill Ridge Rd., Lynchburg
Sponsored by: CIT, Region 2000 SBDC, Tech Council, and CAER
 For technology start-ups and early stage tech firms,
funding your research and commercialization efforts is key to success.
The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) is a state funded non-profit
in Virginia with a mission to help support the funding needs of early
stage technology entrepreneurs. They will host a session on Federal Funding and Private Equity Funding, followed by Q&A. No cost to attend but advance online registration is requested due to space constraints.
Click here to register and learn more.
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YPCV September Events
 YP Voices - Sept. 22
The Young Professionals of Central Virginia (YPCV) will host its monthly YP Voices lunch on Wed., Sept. 22 at noon at Terrace on the James (8th floor, Bank of the James building downtown Lynchburg.) Harvey Scott, a venture capitalist working with Kickstart Seed Fund, will share
some of the ins and outs of capital investing and business start-ups.
YPCV at Virginia 10 Miler - Sept. 25
The historic Virginia 10 Miler will
celebrate its 37th year on Saturday September 25. The YPCV is looking for volunteers to work water stations, hand out race numbers,
register runners, and more. The race begins at 8 a.m. and volunteers are
requested to arrive at 7 a.m. Volunteers will receive a
complimentary t-shirt. To sign up, please email Darrell
Wargo at dawrun@hotmail.com. Please include your name, email address,
phone number and t-shirt size.
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Future Focus EXPO 2010 spotlights careers for next generation of workers
 Virginia's Region 2000 Technology Council will
host the region's Fifth Annual Future Focus EXPO on Tuesday, October 12 from 11
a.m. - 9 p.m. at Liberty University's Tolsma Indoor Track.
The EXPO is a science and technology career exploration event for middle
and high school students and their parents. It features more than 50
interactive displays from local companies and is designed to educate families
on promising careers found in the region. Read more here.
Call 434-847-1447 to reserve space for your company at Future Focus Expo. |
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Bedford County celebrates successful "One Program"
 Bedford County's Office of Economic Development held a Business Appreciation Event on Tuesday, Sept. 21 to thank more than two dozen local companies for their involvement in this year's Bedford One Program. The One Program matches Bedford County high school students with local companies for a day to give kids a first hand look at what jobs they have in their own county.
Two students and one career coach, pictured at left, spoke to the group of employers about what the program means to them. "It was great to see how much goes into a product before it ever hits the shelf," said one student.
Dr. Douglas Schuch, Bedford County Schools Superintendent, thanked the businesses for reaching out to the school community and said he hopes to see more programs like it in the future.
For more information about the Bedford One Program, please contact Diana Cocke at d.cocke@bedfordcountyva.gov.
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Reading is Power initiative launches
 AREVA's fourth Reading is Power initiative, a cooperation with public libraries in our region, will run from August 30 to November 1.
The program encourages middle school students to read about science and technology, and every student who participates will be rewarded at a November 13 party.
For more information on reading is power, contact your local library.
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Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast
The Governor's Conference on Energy to be held Oct. 12-14
 Gov. Bob McDonnell will host Virginia: Energy Capital of the East Coast October 12-14, 2010 at the Richmond Convention Center, Richmond, Virginia.
Hear nationally recognized speakers and attend conference sessions on topics ranging from energy business in Virginia to demand-side management programs. Bob Bailey, Executive Director CAER, will present two panel discussions during the conference.
Register at http://www.vsbn.org/ |
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Climate Change and Water Resources Workshop to be held Nov. 15
 The Region 2000 Local Government Council is cosponsoring a workshop examining the effects of climate change on water resources. The Cabell Brand
Center for Global Poverty and Resource Sustainability Studies is hosting the one-day workshop entitled "The Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources and
Water Infrastructures: Mitigation and Adaptation at the Local Level."
The workshop will take place on November
15, 2010 at the Frontier Museum Lecture Hall, Staunton, Virginia. Instructors include experts from the U.S. EPA, Planning District Commissions
and Virginia Tech.
Workshop agenda and registration information is posted on
the Cabell Brand Center Events Page. For further information contact Dr. Tamim Younos, tyounos@cabellbrandcenter.org
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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 to tblido@region2000.org.
Traci Blido
Program Mgr./Communication Officer
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www.region2000.org
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Contact us by phone at (434) 845-2000. |
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