LIHTC 101 Continuing Education Workshop
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Virginia Housing will soon host a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) 101 Continuing Education Workshop. The workshop will cover key elements of the program, walk through the development lifecycle, review a LITHC application, and provide opportunities for questions and discussion.
CVPDC Expands Water Relief Mini Grant Program - Open to 10/31/26
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The CVPDC has expanded the Water Relief Mini Grant Program to support the protection of our local water resources through the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Public Survey Seeks Input on Future Economic Growth Across Central Virginia
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CVPDC Launches Regional Survey to Guide Future Investments and Economic Development
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) is updating the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year strategic plan to strengthen and diversify the region's economy (Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, and Campbell Counties and the City of Lynchburg). The CEDS is a roadmap that helps identify regional priorities, guide economic development initiatives, and support eligibility for state and federal funding opportunities.
CVPDC’s Alec Brebner Re-Elected VAMPO Chair
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The Virginia Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations (VAMPO) convened its annual meeting at the offices of PlanRVA on June 22, 2026. The VAMPO Board of Directors elected Alec Brebner, representing the Central Virginia Transportation Planning Organization, to a second consecutive two-year term. Also re-elected were 1st Vice-Chair Pavithra Parthasarathi of the Hampton Roads TPO, 2nd Vice-Chair Ian Ollis of the Fredericksburg Area MPO, 1st Secretary/Treasurer Taryn Logan of the Winchester-Frederick MPO, and 2nd Secretary/Treasurer Micah Bray of the Bristol MPO.
Finding Funding for the Future
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Securing the right resources at the right time is essential for communities striving to be their best.
Finding Funding for the Future is a multi-session workshop series designed to equip local governments, PDC staff, state agency partners, economic developers, and EDA/IDA board members with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate today’s complex funding landscape and secure resources to help build stronger communities.
Timberlake Area Transit Needs Survey
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The Central Virginia Planning District Commission, in partnership with Greater Lynchburg Transit Company and Campbell County, is conducting two surveys to evaluate future transit needs along the Timberlake Road corridor. Both surveys will be open June 8 through July 17, 2026, and take about 5–7 minutes to complete.
Moneta Job Fair Connects Job Seekers with Local Opportunities
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Representatives of more than two dozen employers greeted job seekers in the Staunton River High School cafeteria on May 28 for the second annual Moneta Job Fair.
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board and Virginia Career Works were proud to collaborate with the Bedford County Office of Economic Development to support the second annual Moneta Job Fair on Thursday, May 28, at Staunton River High School.
Continued Drought Warning
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We are thankful for the recent rain. However, as total rainfall is below normal and hot, dry weather approaches, our region remains under a drought warning advisory.
CEDS Project Underway
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We are midway through updating our regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) with our consultant team, Short Elliott Hendrickson. The CEDS is a five-year strategic plan to strengthen and diversify the region's economy that increases our communities' access to federal support for economic development.
