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SUMMARY:Money Monday
DESCRIPTION:These quick\, 30-minute Monday sessions are designed to walk employers through the V-TOP Matching Funds Program—a funding opportunity that reimburses up to 50% of intern wages. Whether you’re ready to apply or just exploring\, Money Mondays will answer your questions and help you make the most of this resource.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/money-monday-6/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Learning Opportunities,Workforce Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T173000
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SUMMARY:Taste of St. Louis Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Take a trip to St. Louis through our Taste of St. Louis cooking class\, where we will learn how to create toasted ravioli\, Gerber crostinis\, a St. Louis-style pizza with a side salad\, and finish with a gooey butter cake for dessert! \nFeaturing a cocktail of Cardinal Cooler Vodka\, cranberry juice\, Sprite\, and bitters (2 drinks per person). \nPresented by Chef John Clark\, Megabytes Cafe\, and Tim Holland\, Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Additive Manufacturing Instructor at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. \nRegistration and payment deadlines are due by noon on August 5th.    \nDinner Cost is $50. You will receive a link to pay for dinner after you register.  \nLimited to 16 members. \nRegister \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/taste-of-st-louis-cooking-class/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Wheatless Wonders: A Culinary Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Erika Saunders leads us into the world of gluten-free cooking with a pre-class Italian Charcuterie board with cubed cheese\, Italian meats\, grapes\, olives\, dried fruit\, and gluten-free crackers. Followed by an Italian salad and pepperoni calzone with a dipping sauce and tiramisu for dessert. \nRed wine available – limited to 2 per member. \nPresented by Erika Saunders\, IT Business and Data Analyst II at the City of Danville. \nRegistration and payment deadlines are due by 5 pm on November 10th.  \nDinner Cost is $50. You will receive a link to pay for dinner after you register.  \nLimited to 16 members. \nRegister \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/wheatless-wonders-a-culinary-experience/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Community Events,Featured,Learning Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T110000
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SUMMARY:Blueprint Virginia 2035 Regional Tour - Region 3
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Chamber Foundation invites you to play a pivotal role in shaping the Commonwealth’s economic future by participating in the Blueprint Virginia 2035 Regional Tour. \nAs a respected industry and community leader\, your voice and expertise are essential to the development of Blueprint Virginia 2035. By registering for the Regional Tour\, you will gain access to the Blueprint Virginia 2035 survey\, where your input will help inform policy priorities that directly impact your region and industry. \nAs part of the Blueprint Virginia 2035 development process\, the Virginia Chamber Foundation\, in partnership with its statewide network of local and regional chambers of commerce and GO Virginia\, will host a series of regional meetings across the Commonwealth. These gatherings are designed to foster collaboration and bring together leaders in business\, economic development\, workforce\, education\, housing\, and other key industry sectors to provide meaningful input that will help shape Virginia’s next comprehensive statewide strategic plan. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to hear directly from Cathie J. Vick\, the new President & CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce\, for an exclusive economic update presentation covering both statewide trends and region-specific insights. \nMost importantly\, participants will engage in interactive discussions to help develop policy recommendations that reflect the priorities and needs of their region and industry. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/blueprint-virginia-2035-regional-tour-region-3/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference Center,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="VA Chamber Foundation":MAILTO:info@vachamber.com
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SUMMARY:IALR Tours
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about how the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research contributes to economic transformation in Southern Virginia with a guided group tour! Engage in hands-on demonstrations while learning about our programs\, facilities and impact.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/ialr-tours-3/
LOCATION:Institute for Advanced Learning and Research\, 150 Slayton Avenue\, Danville\, VA\, 24504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Tours
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SUMMARY:Talent Plug Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Held every 2nd Wednesday\, Talent Plug Sessions break down how to create and sustain impactful internships. Topics include types of work-based learning\, characteristics of strong programs\, and where to find support and funding. Perfect for employers at any stage of their internship journey.
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/talent-plug-sessions-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Advanced Learning,Learning Opportunities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T130000
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SUMMARY:I Am Tourism: Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:Want to help visitors explore all there is to see and do in SoSi? Register for the I Am Tourism: Ambassador Program! \nThis program provides free training for those who would like to become champions for Danville and Pittsylvania County. Learn about exciting attractions\, dining and shopping options\, accommodations\, and more to help create memorable experiences for SoSi visitors! \nWatch the official I Am Tourism promotion video\, featuring a number of our region’s Ambassadors\, to learn more about this program. \nWhat Will Each Workshop Include? \n\nInteractive Workshops\, featuring itineraries built on the hub-and-spoke model\nGuided bus tour of the Danville area\, led by Joyce Wilburn\n\nDates: \n\nAugust 21\, 2025\nOctober 16\, 2025\n\nTimes: 1:00 – 5:00pm \nUpon completion of the workshop\, participants will receive: \n\nI Am Tourism certificate of completion\nPineapple lapel pin\, the official symbol of hospitality\nPasses to various attractions throughout the region to experience first-hand the many assets in SoSi\n\nThis course is free and open to the public. Each workshop will be limited to 50 participants\, and 2 participants per business. Cancellations must be made at least one week before the event. Call 434.793.1753 to cancel; emailed cancellations will not be accepted. Substitutions may be made at any time. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://www.ialr.org/event/i-am-tourism-ambassador-program-august2025/
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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