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.
Source: Brunswick Times-Gazette
Excerpt:
The Brunswick County Industrial Development Authority Board of Directors approved a $10,000 grant to Moseley’s Country Store in White Plains under the supervision of Michael Dotti, Business Director, and Chair, Gloria Menyweather-Woods.
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.
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
The Southern Virginia GO Region 3 Executive Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.
The public may join in virtually via Zoom. Get the meeting agenda and Zoom details: HERE
Get the Phase 3 Guidelines PDF: HERE
Get the answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Phase 3: HERE
Source: Lake Gaston Local
Excerpt: After much deliberation, the Taste of Brunswick Festival committee announced with heavy hearts that there will not be a Taste of Brunswick Festival this year due to safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.
The committee and local officials have all agreed that, as an event that regularly attracts thousand of attendees, it is in the best interest of our community that we postpone until next year.
The team at James River Cardiology has been providing quality cardiovascular care using the latest in diagnostic and treatment options for more than 10 years and are now opening a location across from the courthouse in Lawrenceville, VA.
From their website:
We treat each patient with the highest level of care and respect. Together with a dedicated support staff, we work with each patient and each patient’s referring physician to properly diagnose disorders of the heart.
Our approach includes listening to our patients describe their symptoms, consulting with their primary care physicians, and using a variety of diagnostic tools and techniques.
Then we determine the most prudent and effective treatment program.
From Industry Week
How SME’s are teaming up with public research universities and MEP centers to boost innovation capacity.
Excerpt:
The U.S. manufacturing industry has lost a staggering 5 million jobs and thousands of manufacturing establishments over the past two decades, according to a report from MForesight. Stalled manufacturing productivity growth and overseas competition are two major drivers of the decline.
COVID-19 is likely to make matters worse, but the industry may also experience five years of innovation within the next 18 months as existing and new digital technologies gain traction.
Read the rest of the article: https://www.industryweek.com/leadership/strategic-planning-execution/article/21132667/getting-smart-about-partnering-sme-edition
From Industry Today
Q&A With Chip Saam, Property Valuation Services
Link: https://industrytoday.com/understanding-business-personal-property-tax-impact-on-commercial-taxes/