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Communications & Education Staff
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1:30pm
Wed., November 1, 2017
James Room
City Center
Fountain Plaza II
700 Town Center,
Thurs., November 2, 2017
Regional Board Room
723 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, VA 23320
HRPDC
Thurs., November 16, 2017
723 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, VA 23320
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The HRPDC continually monitors events and activities that impact the quality of life in Hampton Roads. We are pleased to present the following information and analysis for your information and use.
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Hampton Roads Economic Monthly
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Hampton Roads Payroll Employment Data Continues to Disappoint... in an Odd Fashion
Hampton Roads non-farm, civilian payroll employment estimates have been coming in very low. Extremely low.
Since February 2017, payroll employment data suggests regional employment fell by 11,800 positions (-1.52%) on a seasonally adjusted basis.
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Recession and Recovery-
Hampton Roads vs the State & Nation
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askHRgreen.org Releases Annual Report for 2016-17 Fiscal Year
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askHRgreen.org, the HRPDC-administered public awareness program for environmental stewardship recently released its Annual Report for the 2016-17 fiscal year.
Through askHRgreen.org, the HRPDC facilitates a variety of environmental education efforts, assisting member localities in notifying residents and meeting regulatory requirements.
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HRPDC Releases Annual Benchmarking Study
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The HRPDC presented the Annual Hampton Roads Regional Benchmarking Study at its October 2017 meeting. The Study is an annual publication produced by the HRPDC Economics staff.
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Future of Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management and Water Supply
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On Tuesday, October 24, 2017, the final report of the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Advisory Committee was presented to the State Water Commission. The Advisory Committee was established by the General Assembly in 2015 to assist the State Water Commission and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) in developing, revising, and implementing a management strategy for groundwater in the Eastern Virginia Groundwater Management Area. READ MORE
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October 2017 HRPDC Meeting
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Missed the October 2017 HRPDC Meeting? Watch the videotape on our YouTube Channel via the link below.
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| October 2017 HRPDC Meeting |
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The Hampton Roads Housing Consortium (HRHC) for the 11th Annual Housing Awards
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 At its 11th Annual
Hampton Roads Housing Awards, t
he HRHC honored three individuals and one organization for making a difference in the affordable housing industry in Hampton Roads. The Awards ceremony and breakfast took place October 12, 2017, in Hampton, VA.
Photo of the 11th Annual HRHC Award Winners with Joanna Campbell, from Congressman Scott Taylor's Office. From left to right, Olivia Smithberger, H.E.R. Shelter; Brenda Willis, Chesapeake Redevelopment and Housing Authority; Joanna Campbell; Denise M. Wilson, City of Norfolk; and Thaler McCormick, For Kids, Inc.
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Winners of HRHC's First Poster Art Contest
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At this year's Hampton Roads Housing Consortium (HRHC) Awards Breakfast the winner of the first ever HRHC "My House, My Home, Our Community" Poster Contest were announced. Students living on Hampton Roads' Peninsula were invited to use their artistic creativity to produce a poster depicting their idea of house, home and community.
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Got Drugs? Mark Your Calendars for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
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In order to prevent prescription drug abuse and protect our local waterways, proper disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications is vital. As part of the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on October 28th , select law enforcement agencies, pharmacies and hospitals across Hampton Roads will accept all prescription and over-the-counter medications from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm for safe disposal. READ MORE
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New Website Banner Puts Regional Info at Fingertips
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The recently installed Regional Website Banner on the HRPDC website is designed to make navigating the site more user-friendly and provide connections to our regional partners and member jurisdictions.
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