Mission

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research serves as a regional catalyst for economic transformation. The mission will be accomplished through applied research, advanced learning, economic development, advanced manufacturing, and conference services.

focus

Driving Economic Transformation is at the heart of everything we do at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Learn how we discover breakthroughs, create opportunity, grow innovation, power progress and host greatness. Each of our divisions plays a critical role in preserving and delivering this mission on a daily basis.

Events

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Feb 01
Caesars Virginia Supplier Outreach Event Feb 01 @ 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Feb 07
Life Line Screening Feb 07 @ 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Feb 18
1 Dream One Team 2023 Gala Feb 18 @ 6:00PM - 9:00PM

News

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Middle school students and an instructor look at a 3-d printer
January 25, 2023
IALR to Spearhead Expansion of GO TEC Framework across the Commonwealth with $3.4 Million GO Virginia Award
In partnership with community employers, economic developers, K-12 divisions and…
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Wreaths for a Cause - bidding at open house
December 22, 2022
‘WREATHS FOR A CAUSE’ PROGRAM RAISES OVER $17,700 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
83 holiday wreaths were auctioned at open house event to…
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November 18, 2022
IALR to Hold Open House and Auction Event for “Wreaths for a Cause” Program
More than 80 holiday wreaths to be auctioned for local…
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Events

View All
Feb 01
Caesars Virginia Supplier Outreach Event Feb 01 @ 9:30AM - 4:00PM
Feb 07
Life Line Screening Feb 07 @ 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Feb 18
1 Dream One Team 2023 Gala Feb 18 @ 6:00PM - 9:00PM

News

View All
Middle school students and an instructor look at a 3-d printer
January 25, 2023
IALR to Spearhead Expansion of GO TEC Framework across the Commonwealth with $3.4 Million GO Virginia Award
In partnership with community employers, economic developers, K-12 divisions and…
Read More
Wreaths for a Cause - bidding at open house
December 22, 2022
‘WREATHS FOR A CAUSE’ PROGRAM RAISES OVER $17,700 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
83 holiday wreaths were auctioned at open house event to…
Read More
November 18, 2022
IALR to Hold Open House and Auction Event for “Wreaths for a Cause” Program
More than 80 holiday wreaths to be auctioned for local…
Read More

Our Impact

The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) strives to significantly impact the communities we serve. Through advanced learning, advanced manufacturing, applied research, economic development and the Institute Conference Center, we bring together the many diverse resources of both public and private entities at the regional and statewide levels. Read below for some of our accomplishments.

7,518
Inspiration Lab Participants
2,000+
Endophytes for Biostimulant Applications
749
Jobs Created in the Region FY YTD
17,598
Conference Center Guests
2021-2022
200+
Producers and Industry Partners Supported through Testing and Contract Research
28,917
Volunteer Service Hours
Provided by 41 AmeriCorps Members
$135,000+
Funds Raised
for Nonprofits by the Decorating the Trees and Wreaths for a Cause programs since 2010
230+
Producers Attended CEA Summit East
18,345
Learners Served through STEM Programs
$423M
Capital Investment in the Region FY YTD

IALR in Action

IALR serves as an agent of growth by focusing on supporting and encouraging the Southern Virginia region’s economic transformation. Interact with the images below to see IALR in action.

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