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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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SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit 2025
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. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/southern-virginia-regional-housing-summit-2025/
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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SUMMARY:Business Appreciation Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:You Are Invited!\nThe Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism is hosting a Business Appreciation Breakfast to celebrate our valued existing businesses and industries! Learn from Dr. Melissa Furman\, Founder and President of Career Potential\, on the skills and strategies to recognize and understand generational differences in employees’ working habits. \n \nThis event is sponsored by the City of Danville\, Pittsylvania County\, the Danville-Pittsylvania County Chamber Foundation\, the Institute for Advanced Learning & Research\, the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance\, and the River District Association. \nThis invitation-only event is free\, but space is limited. Reserve your spot in advance\, and RSVP by Friday\, May 23. \nQuestions? Contact Special Projects Manager\, Kim Custer\, at kim.custer@discoverdanville.com or 434.793.1753. \nREGISTER NOW\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/business-appreciation-breakfast/
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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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Southern Virginia Regional Workforce Summit will address current employment concerns\, showcase best practice solutions\, and provide opportunities to emerge in a better competitive position with a more qualified and dedicated team. The Summit will address topics such as: \n\n“Retaining Talent” – Elizabeth Veliz\nSuccess stories panel by local business leaders\nUpdate – Regional Wage and Benefits Survey\nAn update from Regional Partners\n\nAnd so much more! \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/workforce-solutions-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Economic Development,Featured,Workforce Development
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SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit
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. \nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/southern-virginia-regional-housing-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:i \nJoin us at the 2024 Annual Membership Meeting on Feb 1 from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research \nAdmission Info:\n$40 for Members\n$45 for Perspective Members\n$300 for Corporate Tables (Seats 8) \nAt the meeting\, discover the Chamber’s achievements\, plans for the upcoming year\, and insights into the Growth of the Region with a Focus on Foreign Domestic Trade from speakers Linda Green and Todd Haymore! \nKeynote Speakers: \nTodd Haymore: Managing Director of Global Economic Development\, Commerce\, and Government Relations at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP\, Former Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade\, Former Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry. \nLinda Green: Vice President of Economic Development at the Institute of Advanced Learning and Research\, Executive Director of the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance. \nMeet your 2024 Board of Directors and Officers\, recognize the outgoing Chair and Board Members\, and get updates on the Chamber’s direction\, programs\, and the 2023-2026 Strategic Plan shaped by our membership.\nEnjoy a hot breakfast buffet! Registration is Required! \nDon’t miss this opportunity! Mark your calendars and secure your spot now. Let’s make 2024 a year of growth and collaboration! \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/chamber-of-commerce-2024-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:chamber@dpchamber.org
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SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit
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. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/2023-southern-virginia-regional-housing-summit/
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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SUMMARY:Business at Breakfast - 2023 Economic Forecast Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:American National Bank and Trust Company presents \nTom Barkin is the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. He has held this position since 2018.\n \nTom serves on the Fed’s chief monetary policy body\, the Federal Open Market Committee\, and is also responsible for bank supervision and the Federal Reserve’s technology organization. He is “on the ground” continually in the Fed’s Fifth District\, which covers South Carolina\, North Carolina\, Virginia\, D.C.\, West Virginia and Maryland. His engagement in the region has brought real attention to areas facing economic challenges.\n \nPrior to joining the Richmond Fed\, Tom was a senior partner and CFO at McKinsey & Company\, a worldwide management consulting firm\, where he also oversaw McKinsey’s offices in the southern United States.\n \nTom earned his bachelor’s\, MBA and law degrees from Harvard University \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/business-at-breakfast-2023-economic-forecast-breakfast/
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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SUMMARY:After The Big Sort: What We Learned
DESCRIPTION:The Partnership for Regional Prosperity (PRP)\, an organization focused on growth in Danville and Pittsylvania County\, will host a breakfast at IALR on June 21 to interpret input from residents and share how the results will guide future development. From December to April\, the Partnership held workshops around the region called The Big Sort\, a tabletop exercise where participants evaluated regional and national trends. The results of these events will inform the work of the PRP moving forward. Registration is required and the cost is $10. \nThe program also will feature Greg Payne of Economic Leadership LLC presenting “Growth Goes Where It’s Easiest\,” case studies of communities facing opportunities for significant growth. Then\, the Partnership will share the next steps in its work and invite your input.  It will be intriguing\, informative\, and innovative.  Don’t miss it. \nRegister
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/after-the-big-sort-what-we-learned/
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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SUMMARY:Workforce Solutions Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Virginia Workforce Solutions Summit is a joint effort of the Southern Virginia (SoVa) Taskforce which is comprised of economic developers and chamber executives across the southern Virginia region and workforce providers across the region. With the support of GoVa Region 3\, the taskforce worked collaboratively through the COVID Pandemic to address industry needs. The number one request as the region emerges from the pandemic remains employee recruitment and retention. \nOn Wednesday\, September 7th from 8 AM – 5 PM at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, the SoVa Taskforce will provide a Workforce Solutions Summit targeting the concerns\, solutions and opportunities to emerge from this workforce shortage in a more competitive position\, working with a better qualified and dedicated employee team. The summit will address key areas like: \n\nHow do you recruit and retain employees in a competitive and limited job market?\nHow can this region’s labor shed support growth during a time when the nation faces a labor shortage?\nHear from private sector specialists who will discuss techniques for recruiting and retaining employees.\nLearn about local\, state and federal resources available to your company and browse exhibits from resource providers highlighting assistance for employers and employees.\nNetwork with human resource managers and professionals.\n\nRegister \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/workforce-solutions-summit-2022/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Economic Development,Workforce Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220818T083000
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SUMMARY:Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit will provide an opportunity for the six participating localities to highlight new residential housing development opportunities of all types and price points\, as well as\, the types of housing desired within their communities. The target audience for this exciting event will be developers\, builders\, contractors\, home renovators\, financial institutions\, architects\, local community representatives\, etc.\, and many others within the residential developer/building/construction industry. The goal of the summit to spur new residential housing construction. \nRegister \nQuestions? Contact Barbara Fiedor\, Assistant Director at barbara.fiedor@discoverdanville.com or call 434-793-1753
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/southern-virginia-regional-housing-summit/
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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