GO Virginia

"Virginia Tech will play a central role in an ambitious statewide initiative to leverage strengths and partnerships across three regions in order to accelerate biotechnology innovation and advance the commonwealth’s position as a life sciences leader." Read more about Project Vital ? https://lnkd.in/e8s3zhHz

Clarke County has been awarded $170,625 in funding from GO Virginia Region 8 for site development at the former Camp 7 property in Double Tollgate. https://lnkd.in/eDUZNgP6

"Nikki Hastings, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting and enhancing the life sciences community in the city, laughed when she recalled how “aspirational” she and her colleagues were back then. But, a recent $4.3 million award from the GO Virginia state economic development initiative is turning those dreams into a reality." https://lnkd.in/eJfM8RJr

Recently, the GO Virginia Region 1 Council approved a $100,000 grant to study the viability of placing a small nuclear reactor in Wise County. https://lnkd.in/eE6rjbDx

The business-boosting Mary Ball Washington Regional Council announced the awarding of $607,857 to two projects selected by the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board, which oversees the implementation of GO Virginia. https://lnkd.in/eVC9TDCF

GO Virginia Region 6 Project Spotlight: Middle Peninsula Planning District Commission and the Town of West Point Complete Site Development Planning Grant Read more about the project here ? https://lnkd.in/ezbUGUzv

Go Virginia Region Nine had a meeting at North Fork in Albemarle County on Tuesday, October 29 to talk about business strategies. Read more ? https://lnkd.in/e9_Jssdw

We honor the life and legacy of Senator Frank Ruff, a devoted advocate for economic development across Virginia. His visionary support for GO Virginia helped drive initiatives in broadband access, business site development, and workforce training. Senator Ruff’s leadership and dedication will be profoundly missed. Read the full statement from Nancy Agee, Chair, Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board and Todd Stottlemyer, President, Virginia Growth and Opportunity Foundation. https://lnkd.in/eHueDEfZ

#ICYMI: "Two logistics projects and six proposed business development sites will receive state funds from a $2.5 million package of 21 grants that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently awarded to boost industries and workforce development." https://lnkd.in/dRxJtRPk

"With the combined funding support of the EDA and GO Virginia, Verge is enhancing its flagship program, RAMP by launching ‘On RAMP,’ designed to assist early-stage startups, as well as ‘Exit RAMP’ to assist with later stage business needs like capital readiness." Check out what's going on in Region 2. https://lnkd.in/gTiW5hQz