Events

Region 8 Council Meetings and Deadlines

Council and Committees

Regional Council

Functions as the governing body for Region 8 as set by the Code of Virginia and sets the organizational agenda. The Regional Council votes on project investments, operating budget, and council membership.

Executive Committee

Operates on behalf of the Regional Council at the direction of the Chair and/or Vice Chair.

Grant Review Committee

Reviews Region 8 applications, ensures compliance with GO Virginia guidelines, ensures project alignment with Region 8 Growth and Diversification Plan, makes recommendation to Regional Council for project approval.

Growth and Diversification Committee

Responsible for overseeing the development of the Growth and Diversification Plan in accordance with DHCD guidance and Code of Virginia.

May 7, 2025

Shenandoah Valley Tech Council: TechNite 2025

Time:
6pm-9pm
Location:
The Loft at Liberty Street
212 South Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA, USA
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April 22, 2025

Regional Council Quarterly Meeting

Time:
10am – noon
Committee:
Regional Council
Location:
Winchester Regional Airport (New Terminal)
491 Airport Road, Winchester, VA 22602
Look for GO Virginia Signs for directions on site.
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March 31, 2025 (Monday)

Grant Project Brainstorming Sessions #4

Time:
9am – 11am
Location:
Shenandoah Valley Partnership Conference Room (first floor) at 220 University Blvd. Ste 1100, Harrisonburg
Look for GO Virginia signs for directions on site.
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March 27, 2025

Shenandoah Valley Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meeting

Time:
10am-noon
Location:
Harrisonburg City Hall
Council Chambers

March 26, 2025

VTOP: Valley Internship Connect Event

Time:
5pm-7pm
Location:
Harrisonburg Innovation Hub
25 North Liberty Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
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March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)

Grant Project Brainstorming Session #3

Time:
9am – 11am
Location:
VA Innovation Accelerator at 245 West 21st Street, Buena Vista
Look for GO Virginia Signs for directions on site.
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March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)

Grant Project Brainstorming Session #2

Time:
9am – 11am
Location:
Shentel Center at 500 Shentel Way, Edinburg
Look for GO Virginia Signs for directions on site.
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March 24, 2025 (Monday)

Grant Project Brainstorming Session #1

Time:
9am – 11am
Location:
Laural Ridge Community College, Middletown Campus, Student Union Building Room 118
Look for GO Virginia Signs for directions on site.
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March 19, 2025

Ad-Hoc Talent Pipeline Initiative Committee Meeting

Time:
2pm-3pm
Virtual Meeting:
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March 12, 2025

Shenandoah Valley Tech Council (SVTC): Tech On Tap

Time:
Starts at 5:30pm
Location:
Ciders From Mars
121 South Lewis Street
Staunton, VA 24401
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March 7, 2025

Growth & Diversification Committee Meeting

Time:
10am – 11am
Committee:
Growth and Diversification Committee
Virtual Meeting:
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March 4, 2025

Executive Committee Meeting

Time:
8:30am – 10am
Committee:
Executive Committee
Virtual Meeting:
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February 19, 2025

Talent Pipeline Initiative (TPI) Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

Time:
2pm – 3pm
Virtual Meeting:
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Documents:
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February 4, 2025

Executive Committee Meeting

Time:
8:30am-10am
Committee:
Executive Committee
Virtual Meeting:
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Documents:
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February 7, 2025

Growth & Diversification Committee

Time:
10am-11am
Committee:
Growth and Diversification Committee
Virtual Meeting:
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Documents:
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January 15, 2025

Talent Pipeline Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting

Time:
2pm – 3pm
Committee:
Regional Council
Virtual Meeting:
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January 7, 2025

Executive Committee Meeting

Time:
8:30am – 10:00am
Committee:
Executive Committee
Virtual Meeting:
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Documents:
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January 21, 2025

Grants Review Committee Meeting

Time:
11:30am-12:30pm
Committee:
Grant Review Committee
Virtual Meeting:
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January 28, 2025

January Regional Council Meeting

Time:
10:00am – noon
Virtual Meeting:
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It was so exciting to be part of the GO Virginia Executive Committee since it’s inception! To watch the growth and momentum build from a concept to the completion of such important projects throughout our region has been very rewarding.

Joanie Eiland , Regional Council Vice Chair

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