Regional Housing Summit Highlights Collaborative Solutions to Central Virginia's Growing Housing Needs
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Public and private sector leaders convene to discuss barriers, strategies, and funding opportunities to increase housing access across the region.
Lynchburg, VA — On Tuesday, June 25, the Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) and Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance (LRBA) hosted the inaugural Central Virginia Regional Housing Summit, bringing together more than 100 local government leaders, housing advocates, developers, lenders, and nonprofit partners to address one of the region’s most pressing challenges—housing availability and affordability.
CVPDC Joins WLNI Radio to Promote Housing Summit
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Want to learn more about why housing is such a critical issue for Central Virginia—and what the upcoming Housing Summit aims to accomplish? CVPDC staff recently sat down with WLNI's Plug-Away Monday show to discuss the goals of the summit, who should attend, and how local leaders and partners can help shape housing solutions in our region.
Announcing the Central Virginia Regional Housing Summit!
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The Central Virginia Regional Housing Summit, the planning district’s first event to address housing needs for our workforce, employers, and economic vitality is happening on June 25, 2025.
CVPDC Opens Water Relief Mini-Grant Program
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The CVPDC has launched the Water Relief Mini-Grant Program. The mini-grant program provides up to $4,500 to fund the installation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) projects to improve water quality. All organizations, schools, and community groups are welcome to apply for this grant opportunity.
Welding Wars 2025: Sparking Talent, Creativity, and Career Connections at CVCC
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The clang of metal and the hum of welding torches filled the air at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) on Friday, April 25, as students and professionals from across the region came together for the 2025 Central Virginia Welding Wars. This high-energy event brought together talent, creativity, and career opportunity in one of the region’s most in-demand trades.
Inaugural Symposium Brings Nearly 250 Workforce Professionals to Lynchburg
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Nearly 250 attendees enjoyed a full day of breakout sessions focused on effective workforce collaboration models to grow talent.
The first annual Virginia Workforce Symposium was convened at the Virginian Hotel in Lynchburg on April 14-15, 2025.
CVPDC's Ada Hunsberger Named Guest Speaker at Campbell Connects
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Join CVPDC's own Ada Hunsberger, Commuter Assistance Program Coordinator, as she discusses our new regional commuter assistance program in detail.
Local Leaders Gather to Tackle Road Safety Issues at Transportation Summit
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The Central Virginia Planning District Commission would like to to give a special thank you to Brittany Slaughter for covering our Transportation Summit.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality – Public Education Series
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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hosting a series of webinars to share with the Commonwealth community information about programs and resources offered through DEQ. The next webinar “Pollution Prevention,” will be held from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on December 10, 2024. Register here. Learn more about DEQ’s series and find recordings of previous programming here.
