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Indoor Ag-Con and the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Innovation Center — a joint project of the School of Plant and Environmental Sciences at Virginia Tech and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) —are excited to present the first CEA Summit East hosted at IALR in Danville, Virginia. Join us for a day-and-a-half, CEA-focused event with … keynotes, research and industry […]
Trouble finding employees? Grow your Own! The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research was recently awarded funding from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission to support the expansion of registered apprenticeship programs. ExTRA- Expanding Talent through Registered Apprenticeship - includes funding to develop a multi-sector industry consortium to highlight apprenticeship opportunities. The TRRC investment will […]
Please visit IALR any weekday (8 a.m.-5 p.m.) through December 15 to see over 80 beautiful wreaths in person! Vote for your favorite one with a donation and the cause or charity it represents will receive 100% of the collected donations. Admission to view and vote on the wreaths is free and open to the […]
Annual Membership Meeting to Highlight Chamber Goals for 2023 Keynote Speaker: Sonya Ravindranath Waddell Vice President and Economist for Regional and Community Analysis Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Topic: The Richmond Fed has devoted time in the last few years to better understand similarities and differences across the rural and smaller town areas within the region it […]
Former Dan River High School students, Virginia Tech football stars, and revent NFL draft picks, Trey, Terrell, and Tremaine Edmunds want to help the youth in the place they call home. The Gala will raise money for scholarships to support high school athletes as well as Danville Church & Community Tutorial Program, which provides after-school […]
The Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority will host a formal Mardi Gras-themed Masquerade Ball to support our Scholarship Advancement Fund. Join us Saturday, March 4, 2023, at The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) from 7 pm - 11 pm. Contact Vera Vaden for ticket information 434.792.5544, ext. 150 vvaden@drhava.com
The 36th Annual Spring Show from the Danville Art League, entitled “Seeing Things in a New Light,” is happening now! This exhibition will be in the IALR atrium through April 14. Come see the beautiful and diverse pieces that are on display. JUDGE: Michael D. Fels Michael D. Fels is a practicing mixed-media artist and […]
The Danville Life Saving Crew is hosting its 2023 Gala at IALR! This event will raise money for the Danville Life Saving Crew. Event Schedule: 5:30 p.m. Visit Exhibits of Prehospital Care Tools and Talk with the Crew 6:15 p.m. Dinner and Program Ticket options include individuals and various levels of sponsorships. Online Registration
The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce invites members and future members to hear from the region’s legislators on the 2023 session of the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday, May 10 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. The program is part of the Chamber’s regular Business@Breakfast series and will feature Senator Frank Ruff, Delegate Danny Marshall, and Delegate […]
The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) is actively seeking talented instructors and lab technicians for its Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) program and will be hosting a Hiring Fair on Monday, May 15. The nationally recognized training program is on track to produce 800-1,000 qualified candidates to fill critical vacancies in the […]
The Danville-Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce is hosting its Annual Awards Ceremony at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research May 24. The event runs from 5:15-8:00 p.m. During the event, the Chamber will announce winners of several award categories, including the Pinnacle awards, PACE Awards for Young Professionals and Rev Up Danville Pittsylvania Business Pitch […]
