Events

Region 8 Council Meetings and Deadlines

Should a quorum not be present at a scheduled Council Meeting, the Chair may convene a meeting of the Executive Committee to consider items requiring Board approval or action.

April 30th, 2023

Region 8 Application Deadline

Time:
Midnight
Links:

April 26, 2023

GO Virginia Region 8 Council Meeting

Time:
10am – 12pm
Committee:
Regional Council
Location:
Virginia Innovation Accelerator, 245 W 21st St, Buena Vista, VA 24416

April 13, 2023

GO Virginia Region 8 Project Workshop

Time:
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location:
11 N Central Ave , Staunton, VA 24401

April 12, 2023

GO Virginia Region 8 Project Workshop

Time:
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Location:
7685 Winchester Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630

April 10, 2023

Region 8 Executive Committee Meeting

Committee:
Executive Committee
Location:
Haywood’s Restaurant, 2 N Main St, Lexington, VA 24450

April 6, 2023

GO Virginia Region 8 Project Workshop

Time:
1:30pm – 3:30pm
Committee:
Regional Council
Location:
220 University Blvd suite 2100, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

April 4, 2023

Region 8 Grant Review Committee Meeting

Time:
1pm – 3pm
Committee:
Grant Review Committee
Location:
Laurel Ridge Community College, 173 Skirmisher Ln, Middletown, VA 22645

March 1, 2023

Regional Council Meeting

Time:
10am to 11am
Committee:
Regional Council
Virtual Meeting:
Email us to join this virtual meeting

January 24, 2023

Region 8 Council Meeting

Time:
10am – 12pm
Committee:
Regional Council
Virtual Meeting:
Email us to join this virtual meeting

January 4, 2023

Region 8 Executive Committee Meeting

Time:
10am – 11am
Committee:
Executive Committee
Virtual Meeting:
Email us to join this virtual meeting

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.

Nominating Committee

Reviews all new candidates, forms recommendations to present to Council and Executive Committee about new member approval, ensures adherence to DHCD guidance and Virginia Code on Council formation, and conducts Council certification annually.

Growth and Diversification Committee

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

It has been 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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