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Year: 2020

Go Virginia

Grant Database is Live

Find a list of additional resources to support your projects in GO Virginia’s Grants Database.

In addition to the GO Grants that are awarded by the GO Virginia State Board and research-related grant funds awarded by the Virginia Research Investment Committee (VRIC) there are many other grant opportunities in Virginia and from the federal government through its agencies.

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Lawrenceville Christmas Parade -Dec. 4, 2020

The Chamber will be holding its Christmas Parade on Friday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m.

We will celebrate the 300th Anniversary of Brunswick County – “Brunswick 2020, 300 Years of Evolution”

I’ve attached the registration form.

 

We’ve missed so many events and memories during 2020.  Let’s join together and give our community this small gift to celebrate the Christmas season.

Deadline for entry is November 27. 

 

Reminders:   

1)  Distinguished Service Award Nominations deadline is October 30 (must be postmarked if mailed)

2)  Santa Breakfast for December 5 has been canceled

3)  Halloween parade and trunk or treat for October 30 has been canceled 

 

Wendy F. Wright, Executive Director

Brunswick Chamber of Commerce

400 North Main Street

Lawrenceville, VA  23868

434-848-31542020 Entry Form

US Small Business Administration

$3M in Grants go to Mid-Atlantic Small Business Innovators

Source: Brunswick Times-Gazette

Excerpt:

The U.S. Small Business Administration granted up to $125,000 each to 24 R&D-focused small businesses through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program administered by the agency’s Office of Innovation & Technology. FAST increases participation for small businesses in underserved communities in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs.

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Essay Registration

What the 300th Anniversary of Brunswick County Means to you? Essay Contest

The Brunswick County IDA Board of Directors are sponsoring an essay contest to Celebrate Brunswick County’s 300th Anniversary. The Board does not want COVID-19 to cast a shadow across this important celebration. The prize amounts will be 9-12th grade, $750 1st prize and $500 2nd prize. For 6-8th grade $750 1st prize and $500 2nd prize. All schools in Brunswick County will be able to participate with the cut-off date for submission being November 16th.

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GO Virginia Region 3 seeks project ideas for economic resiliency and recovery

The GO Virginia State Board has approved modifications to its grant program that will enhance the capability of GO Virginia Region 3 to invest in projects that lead to economic resiliency and recovery. At its April 17, 2020 Board meeting, the State Board approved additional funding for each Regional Council to support project applications that lead to high-impact grant proposals.

Read more information: HERE

Steak O Rama Flier

Steak-O-Rama Plus is Sept. 12, 2020

The Brunswick-Mayfield Recreation Center Board of Directors will sponsor the 38th Annual Steak-O-Rama Plus on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the center, 35 Mayfield Street. Tickets are $20. The menu will be steak, chicken or fish, baked beans, cole slaw, roll and beverage. This year because of the pandemic there will be take out orders only and safety precautions will be followed.

The Board of Directors invites the public to attend and support this event. The Brunswick-Mayfield Recreation Center’s mission is the enhancement or elevation of our youth by providing a diversity of wholesome activities for them.

For more information or to order tickets call Bernard Jones, Sr. – Chairman of the Board of Directors at (434) 676-3899 or (804) 943-3899, Dr. Robert Satcher, Sr. – Chairman of the Steak-O-Rama Committee at (434) 848-2259, William C. “Doc” and Eula Washington at (434) 848-4280, Sylvia Allen – Secretary, at (434) 848-0759 or Belinda Evans – Treasurer, at (434) 848-2019.