Partners
The Economic Development Council serves as a catalyst in creating more wealth in our region, better jobs and higher incomes for our citizens, greater earnings for our companies, and larger tax bases for our communities.
The Local Government Council encourages and facilitates collaboration among Region 2000 local governments in addressing, on a regional basis, challenges and opportunities of greater-than-local significance.
The Technology Council creates an environment that fosters innovation and growth within the technology sector of Virginia’s Region 2000 by providing valuable services to area companies, and assisting with the recruitment of technology-based firms.
The Workforce Investment Board creates and sustains an innovative system that produces a quality workforce committed to life-long learning, which meets the evolving needs of the business community.
The Center for Advanced Engineering and Research encourages and facilitates knowledge creation and technology transfer among high tech industries, universities, and laboratories, leading to increased innovation and economic growth.
The Young Professionals of Central Virginia assists the region and the business community with attracting and retaining young talent, recognizing that a qualified workforce is key to growth and innovation.
Partnership Coordinating Council
The Region 2000 Partnership Committee is made up of two members from each of the participating partner’s boards. Each committee member serves as a liaison between the Region 2000 Partnership and board they represent. The committee meets quarterly to evaluate the direction of the Region 2000 Partnership and to make recommendations to each board.
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David Laurrell
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Economic Development Council
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| Fred Armstrong |
Economic Development Council
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Kim Payne
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Local
Government Council
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John Sharp
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Local Government Council
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Greg Sullivan
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Technology
Council
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Dan Messerchmidt, Chair
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Technology
Council
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George Sherman
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Workforce Investment Board
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Christine
Kennedy
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Workforce Investment Board
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Amanda Denny
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Young Professionals of Central Virginia
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| Christy Lucy | Young Professionals of Central Virginia |
| Reggie Pugh |
Center for Advanced Engineering & Research |
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Bill Guzek, Vice Chair
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Center for Advanced Engineering & Research |
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