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SUMMARY:SPTC - Celebrating Innovation Stars 2025
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate and honor the brightest tech stars in the Southern Piedmont region at our awards banquet! \nWelcome to the Southern Piedmont Technology Stars Awards Banquet! Join us at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research for a night of celebration and recognition. This in-person event will honor the brightest minds in technology across the Southern Piedmont region. Come network with industry leaders\, enjoy a delicious dinner\, and applaud the winners of these prestigious awards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and celebrate the achievements of our technology stars! \nVIEW AGENDA and REGISTER
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/sptc-celebrating-innovation-stars-2025/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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SUMMARY:Life Line Screening
DESCRIPTION:Screenings are generally best suited for people over the age of 40. Factors such as high blood pressure\, high cholesterol\, diabetes\, being overweight\, smoking and a family history of stroke or cardiovascular disease may put you at a higher risk. \nDid you know 80% of strokes are preventable according to the American Heart Association? \nLife Line Screening provides valuable health screenings to detect the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease.\n  \nSchedule a Screening \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/life-line-screening-february-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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SUMMARY:Chamber of Commerce 2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Future Is Regional: Introducing the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC)\nThe Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites you to our 2026 Annual Meeting — a forward-focused conversation about the next chapter of economic growth in our region. \nThis year’s program will spotlight the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC) — Virginia’s newest megaregion and a bold initiative designed to accelerate long-term economic growth across Danville\, Martinsville\, Roanoke\, and the New River Valley — including every county and locality in between.\nBRIC is supported by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization bringing together senior business leaders\, policymakers\, economic developers\, planning agencies\, and community partners to align strategy and drive investment at a scale our region has never seen before. \nThis is about more than geography.\nIt’s about coordinated leadership.\nIt’s about competitive advantage.\nIt’s about our future. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/chamber-of-commerce-2026-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Economic Development,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@dpchamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T213000
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SUMMARY:God’s Pit Crew Benefit Banquet 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with powerful testimonies of courage and compassion in the face of disaster\, along with inspiring music performances. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this incredible night – hurry and claim your spot while tickets are still available! \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/gods-pit-crew-benefit-banquet-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="God's Pit Crew":MAILTO:contact@godspitcrew.org
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SUMMARY:2026 STEM Institute: Advancing Innovation in Education
DESCRIPTION:Mathematics (STEM) continue to be powerful drivers of student achievement and educator growth. Cognia’s STEM Institute offers a dynamic opportunity to explore the purpose and practice of STEM education – how it connects across all content areas\, how it transforms classrooms\, and how to cultivate a thriving STEM culture within your school or system. \nDesigned for both instructional leaders and classroom educators\, this institute provides actionable insights and fresh strategies to expand STEM initiatives. Participants will engage with Cognia’s internationally recognized STEM framework – a pathway to certification and a model for defining high-quality STEM programs. \nThrough interactive panel discussions and showcases of best practices\, experienced educational leaders will share how they’ve successfully implemented STEM strategies using Cognia’s framework\, and the impact it has had on their institutions. Attendees will leave with new ideas\, practical tools\, and meaningful connections to support and grow STEM efforts in their own contexts. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/2026-stem-institute/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Conference Center,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Panel: Virginia's Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials Tech Hub
DESCRIPTION:Join SPTC as we hear from a panel of industry and manufacturing advancement representatives from Virginia’s AM2 Tech Hub. \nAM2 is an industry-led consortium of 50+ partners dedicated to growing and accelerating manufacturing in Virginia and elsewhere in America. They are making our region a hub for additive manufacturing and advanced materials adoption by connecting companies with regional assets and fostering a talented workforce. \nThe panel will begin with an overview of the AM2 by consortium leadership and includes industry\, workforce\, and education partners. \nAdditional information on AM2 can be found at https://am2virginia.org/ \nLunch is included in the ticket price. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/panel-virginias-additive-manufacturing-advanced-materials-tech-hub/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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SUMMARY:Voices of a Rising Region: How Strategic PR Shapes Southern Virginia’s Future
DESCRIPTION:Southern Virginia is experiencing a defining moment—one shaped by long‑term investment\, collaborative leadership and strategic storytelling that has helped redefine the region’s economic identity. This spring luncheon program brings communications and public relations professionals together to examine how intentional PR and community relations have supported this transformation and positioned the region for continued growth. \nHeld April 9 at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) in Danville\, the program will feature a multi‑presenter format highlighting three stakeholders whose organizations have played distinct yet interconnected roles in Southern Virginia’s resurgence. While the chapter traditionally meets in the Roanoke area\, this session intentionally convenes in Southern Virginia to reflect the momentum\, innovation and economic development taking place across the region. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/voices-of-a-rising-region-how-strategic-pr-shapes-southern-virginias-future/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Procurement and Business Resource Summit
DESCRIPTION:Small business owners\, we invite you to attend the Southern Virginia Business and Procurement Experience on April 30. This event is designed to help you strengthen your business\, build new connections\, and access valuable resources! \nHere’s what you can expect: \n\nLearn how to obtain contracts with large industries and municipalities\nDiscover local business support resources\, including marketing and financial tools\nSpeak directly with professionals and vendors\nNetwork with peers and government entities\nEnter into a drawing for $1\,000 grant grand prize\n\nAttendance is free\, but registration is required. \nQuestions? Contact Samantha Bagbey\, Project Manager: samantha.bagbey@discoverdanville.com or 434.793.1753 \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/southern-virginia-procurement-and-business-resource-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T153000
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UID:8833-1791448200-1791473400@www.ialr.org
SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit serves as a dynamic platform for six thriving localities to showcase the latest breakthroughs in residential housing development. Whether you’re seeking urban sophistication\, suburban charm\, or a blend of both\, our summit will unveil a diverse range of housing options designed to cater to every type and price point. Additionally\, this event offers a unique chance for participating communities to communicate their housing preferences\, ensuring that the developments align seamlessly with local desires. \nIf you’re a developer\, builder\, contractor\, home renovator\, financial institution representative\, architect\, or a local community advocate within the residential developer/building/construction sector\, this summit is tailor-made for you.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/southern-virginia-regional-housing-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference Center,Economic Development,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T203000
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UID:10362-1793122200-1793133000@www.ialr.org
SUMMARY:SPTC - Celebrating Innovation Stars 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to celebrate and honor the brightest tech stars in the Southern Piedmont region at our awards banquet! \nJoin us at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research for a night of celebration and recognition. This in-person event will honor the brightest minds in technology across the Southern Piedmont region. Come network with industry leaders\, enjoy a delicious dinner\, and applaud the winners of these prestigious awards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts and celebrate the achievements of our technology stars! \nVIEW AGENDA
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/sptc-celebrating-innovation-stars-2026/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Conference Center,Featured
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