FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The GO Virginia Region 6 Council and GO Virginia State Board reviewed and awarded Germanna Community College $634,938 in GO Virginia funding in support of a $1,032,938 Tech Talent Pipeline Project to train over 200 students entering “high-demand” engineering, information technology (IT), computer science and cyber-related professions in the Fredericksburg region.
Deadline to Submit Implementation Project Proposals is August 14
GO Virginia Region 6 will be accepting Initial Project Review Forms for regional Implementation Projects and Statewide Competitive Projects until COB August 14th.
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Economic Resilience and Recovery Funding Still Available!
The Region 6 Council has been working diligently to assist in COVID-19 response. The Council has shortened application timelines, engaged community leaders, and held discussions around ways to utilize GO Virginia funding to combat the economic effects of COVID-19.
GO Virginia Region 6 has COVID-19 specific funding to be used to within the region to assist the Virginia economy in COVID-19 relief efforts. GO Virginia Region 6 encompasses PDCs 16, 17, and 18.
GO Virginia Region 6 is seeking applications that will:
- Help the region build capacity to support and serve existing businesses;
- Serve and expand priority traded sectors;
- Serve and expanded essential businesses, including the healthcare system and its supply chain;
- Sustain business operations through telework and other technology;
- Expand Broadband opportunities;
- Create systems to put workers back to work quickly within the new environment.
PRESS RELEASE: GO Virginia Region 6 Council Approves $94,665 in grants for 3 regional projects
GO Virginia Region 6 Council Approves $94,665 in grants for 3 regional projects
FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The GO Virginia Region 6 Council reviewed and awarded $94,665 in grants for 3 regional projects which support economic development in the region.
PRESS RELEASE: GO Virginia Region 6 Council Approves COVID-19 Relief Funds
GO Virginia Region 6 Council Approves COVID-19 Relief Funds For New Seafood and Agriculture E-Marketplace Development
GLOUCESTER, VA – The GO Virginia Region 6 Council reviewed and awarded the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority $77,000 in GO Virginia Economic Resilience and Recovery Program (ERR) Fast Access funding to customize the FishLine application for the Chesapeake Bay, host the application, complete website development for online purchasing, marketing the new app, and general project administration.
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GO Virginia Region 6 COVID-19 Response
New Funding Available!
Up to $1M in additional funding has been made available to each GO Virginia Region for COVID-19 response.
GO Virginia Meetings Update – In Light of Current Events
Greetings All,
Below is an update of the next few weeks regarding GO Virginia meetings. We hope to have more information to you soon.
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How can GO Virginia help?
Dear GO Virginia Region 6 Family,
During the challenging times of COVID-19, we are thinking of everybody who has been impacted: businesses, organizations, communities, and individuals. We feel for everybody and what they are going through in these uncertain times and we want to hear from you.
How to Apply for Projects
With this Deep Dive series coming to an end, and a dive into what projects may look like, how do applicants apply for funding?
Investment Strategies and Recommendations – Entrepreneurial Development and Startup Ecosystems
Entrepreneurs have the ability to change their personal economy and the economy of their community through the development and sale of their products and services. Yet, there is little help available to help those with an idea to learn how to be successful, enter the marketplace, and prosper.