On May 23, we will host our Annual Meeting AND our May luncheon.
Prior to the Annual Meeting, we will conduct our spring 2019 election for class 1 of directors and introduce the slate of candidates on our election page . All SVTC members will receive their electronic ballots via email and any who by May 23 have not participated in the electronic voting, will have the opportunity to vote for the class I of candidates with a paper ballot at the Annual Meeting.
Ear mark the Annual Meeting and luncheon or go ahead and register now. We are aiming to have the winners from Tech Nite, from all 8 categories, join us.
Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant round will open on Monday, June 24
2020 VATI Application Deadline
The Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) extends broadband service to currently unserved areas. VATI prepares communities to build, utilize, and capitalize on telecommunications infrastructure with the goal of creating strong, competitive communities. Consistent with the enabling legislation, DHCD will award the $4 million appropriation to eligible applicants, subsidizing construction costs and providing last-mile services to these unserved areas of the state.
The FY2020 Virginia Telecommunication Initiative (VATI) grant round will open on Monday, June 24, 2019. The deadline for completed applications will be Monday, Sept.3, 2019.
DHCD has received $19 million for FY2020 to implement broadband infrastructure deployment in partnership with units of local government and private internet service providers across the Commonwealth. The funds shall be used to extend service to areas that presently are unserved by any broadband provider.
2020 VATI Draft Guideline Release
Please follow this
link for the FY2020 VATIdraft guidelines. Public comment on the VATI guidelines will be due by Monday, June 10.
There will be two public input sessions to discuss the proposed FY2020 VATI guidelines and criteria. While stakeholders are welcome to attend either or both sessions, the first session will focus on gathering feedback and input from Internet Service Providers (ISPs), while the second input session will focus on gathering feedback and input from units of local government and citizens. Public comment may also be emailed to
vati@dhcd.virginia.gov.
VATI How-To-Apply Webinar
DHCD will be hosting a FY2020 VATI how-to-apply webinar for the FY2020 on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at 10 a.m.
Member News: Immerge Launches
Partners in Growth Program
April 15, 2019 (Harrisonburg, VA)
Immerge, a division of McClung Companies, is announcing a new partnership program. The "Partners in Growth" program offers a local nonprofit organization a free marketing website.
Immerge is offering a custom website built on the ExpressionEngine content management system (CMS). This partnership is a way for the selected nonprofit organization to market its mission and for Immerge to showcase their website design and development capabilities.
To be eligible, you must be a 501(c)3 organization and be located in Augusta, Page, Rockingham, or Shenandoah counties. Immerge has begun accepting applications at
www.immergetech.com/growth. Applications are due on May 22, 2019, and the selected nonprofit will be announced on June 3, 2019.
Member News:
TCN Worldwide Welcomes the Largest Commercial Brokerage Firm in Shenandoah Valley, Cottonwood Commercial, as Its Newest Member Firm
Harrisonburg-based Cottonwood Commercial is the Newest Member Firm to be Selected to Join International Commercial Real Estate Organization, TCN Worldwide.
May 7, 2019 (Harrisonburg, Virginia)
H. Ross Ford III, President & CEO of TCN Worldwide Real Estate Services, is pleased to announce Cottonwood Commercial as the newest member to be selected to join the international real estate services organization. Cottonwood Commercial is the market leader and the largest commercial brokerage in Shenandoah Valley.
"It is an honor to welcome Cottonwood Commercial to our organization," stated Ross Ford. "Cottonwood Commercial is a recognized leader throughout Western Virginia. They are a highly respected firm and a perfect example of the type of strong independent firm we continue to attract to TCN Worldwide. We are proud to note that with the addition of Cottonwood Commercial, TCN Worldwide has had the honor of welcoming nine new member firms in the last year."
Established in 1970, Cottonwood Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage firm located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Cottonwood is a market leader and focuses exclusively on real estate services related to commercial and investment real estate transactions. The firm is involved in the majority of the commercial real estate transactions within the Harrisonburg and Rockingham County multiple listing service, serving a wide range of clients from national brands to local small business. Cottonwood Commercial is the largest commercial real estate firm between Roanoke and Winchester.
Keith May
Broker/Owner Cottonwood Commercial
"We are excited to be a member of TCN Worldwide, one of the industry's largest international commercial real estate organizations," stated Keith May, Broker/Owner of Cottonwood Commercial. "Cottonwood Commercial is thrilled to join the many outstanding commercial real estate firms that make up TCN Worldwide; our partnership with TCN will help facilitate our ability to serve client needs throughout Virginia and neighboring markets and allow us to offer an expanded array of services, expertise, and global coverage."
About Cottonwood Commercial
Cottonwood Commercial has helped its clients find success in the retail, office, industrial and multifamily segments of real estate throughout Virginia and neighboring markets for almost 40 years.
We build value for our customers by approaching our work with integrity and creativity. Our transactions make us a major play in commercial real estate throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region.
To learn more about Cottonwood Commercial, visit cottonwood.com.
About TCN Worldwide
TCN Worldwide, a consortium of leading independent commercial real estate firms, provides complete integrated real estate solutions locally and internationally. With commercial real estate professionals serving more than 200 primary and secondary markets worldwide, TCN Worldwide is one of the most comprehensive service providers in the industry. An extensive range of real estate services coupled with a personal commitment to exceed client expectations is what allows TCN Worldwide to be a leader in the commercial real estate industry.
TCN Worldwide ranks as one of the largest service providers in the industry, consisting of more than 5,000 commercial real estate professionals in 160+ offices across 24 countries, and collectively representing more than $58.6 billion in annual transaction volume.
For more information on TCN Worldwide, contact H. Ross Ford at 972-769-8701 or visitTCNWorldwide.com.
Pop-Ups are drop in activities that are free with membership or paid admission and there is no pre-registration required. Pop-Ups will be first come/first serve and children can stop by for part of the time or stay the whole time. There will be suggest
ed activities based on the Pop-Up theme that week.
Lego We-Do, Makey Makey, Little Bits, and other electronic components will all be available for makers to explore. You'll also have a chance to make simple paper circuits to take home.
Cats Cradle Seeking
Board Member with IT & Website Experience
Attention cat lovers!
Cat's Cradle of the Shenandoah Valley, Inc is interested in
expanding their current nine member board of directors, a volunteer working board. Cat's Cradle is a 501c3 organization focused on feline spay/neuter, rescue/foster/adoption and pet retention and rehoming to reduce area shelter intake and euthanasia. They are based in Harrisonburg with a service area covering Harrisonburg/Rockingham, Staunton/Augusta/Waynesboro, and Page counties
Cat's Cradle is currently looking for a board member with IT and website experience who would like to use their experience and skills to help Cat's Cradle promote their lifesaving programs.
Interested in joining the board? Please contact Jennifer at
kirklandje@hotmail.com or call 540-255-3377.
David is Founder and CEO of Budget Referee, a startup that seeks to solve the problem of stress and confusion with household budgeting. He finds that a lot of very smart people just don't like or understand finances. When they do try, they're not quite sure if they are doing it right. David wanted to create a solution for this problem.
David has extensive operations experience with Booz Allen and Pitney Bowes. As a non-technical founder and solopreneur, the journey definitely has its challenges! Early on, he always had the faith (or ignorance) that he would eventually succeed and that he would meet people who could help guide him through the process. He has already met a number of those people at SVTC.
DIGICO is a video production company that makes it easy to tell your story with video. Our process is flexible and our scope of services cover every aspect of your project. We work with a diversity of clients and understand the importance of creating a compelling, effective video that complements your business. While some of our clients have clear ideas and expectations of their project, others are just getting started and need a guiding hand throughout the process. Either way, we've got you covered with experienced input and recommendations from pre-production to filming to post-production.
F&M Bank is a locally owned community bank serving the Shenandoah Valley with 13 full-service branches, a network of ATMs, and a wide variety of financial services. Both individuals and businesses find the organization's local decision-making, and up-to-date technology provide the kind of responsive, knowledgeable, and reliable service that only a progressive community bank can. F&M Bank has grown to over $750 million in assets with over 160 full and part-time employees. Its conservative approach to finances and sound investments, along with excellent customer service, has made F&M Bank profitable and continues to pave the way for a bright future.
Funkhouser Real Estate Group was founded on the principles of Honesty, Integrity and Professionalism. We understand real estate is most likely the largest investment our clients will make in their lifetime. This is why our associates are equipped with the latest real estate tools and quality education to help our clients make the best decisions and guide them through a successful real estate transaction.
Shenandoah Valley Small Business Development Center (SV SBDC)
The SV SBDC is where business comes to talk business in the Shenandoah Valley. We offer no-fee, confidential consultation and mentoring for aspiring entrepreneurs and established businesses. We can discuss your concerns about business planning, financing options, marketing strategies, financial analysis, strategic planning, operations, human resources, and more. We offer an active calendar of workshops and events for the business owner and manager, and we provide connections to the many local, state, and federal resources for small and medium-sized businesses. The SV SBDC is a grant-funded, not-for-profit agency hosted by James Madison University and serving the Cities of Harrisonburg, Staunton, Waynesboro, Lexington, and Buena Vista, and the Counties of Page, Rockingham, Augusta, Rockbridge, Bath, and Highland. We are a Resource Partner to the U.S. Small Business Administration and a member of the Virginia SBDC Network and the National Association of SBDCs.
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