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TVRC News and Events
In the News: Chambers of Commerce Election Center
The Chambers of Commerce Election Center is your resource for knowing where candidates stand on issues related to Virginia’s economic competitiveness and business climate. The Chambers of Commerce Roundtable is a nonpartisan, issue education and election information organization made up of representatives from the state, local and regional chambers from all areas of the Commonwealth. The Chambers of Commerce Election Center does not endorse candidates, nor does it tell citizens how to vote. Instead, the purpose of this organization is to provide information to Virginia voters, to help them play a more active and informed role in government and the electoral process. Important dates to remember: Request Absentee Ballot by mail by: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2020; Request Absentee Ballot by appearing in person by: 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020; In-Person Early Voting: September 18 - October 31, 2020
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Learn more by visiting: https://vaelectioncenter.com/ or https://www.elections.virginia.gov/vote-absentee-by-mail/
In the News: Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant
Governor Northam Announced Expansion of $70 Million Rebuild VA Grant Fund for Small Businesses, Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19 by expanding its eligibility criteria to allow more small businesses to apply. Businesses that received funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and supply chain partners of businesses whose normal operations were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to receive grants of up to $10,000. Businesses that have received federal funds must certify that they will only use the Rebuild VA grant for recurring expenses and that the grant will not be used to cover the same expenses as the other CARES Act funds.
Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/36teG4O Community Parter: Winchester Regional Airport Survey
The Winchester Regional Airport - OKV wants to hear from you. Through a short survey, their goal is to learn about the airport’s role in the local business community and identify opportunities to further strengthen this relationship. Participants may be entered into a drawing for an airport shirt or hat!
Save the Date: Virtual Valor Awards
Mark your calendars for TVRC’s Virtual Valor Awards, presented by City National Bank on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 12:30 p.m. LIVE on Zoom + Facebook, with a replay at 6:00 p.m. on Facebook. No Cost. Open to Community. The Valor Awards celebrate public safety officers and citizens who go above and beyond the call of duty for their communities. The event will include special remarks from the Presenting Sponsor and Chamber leadership, announcement of Award winners and heartfelt messages of gratitude from celebrities, community members and prominent business leaders.
Learn more + register: regionalchamber.biz/events
Save the Date: Marketing Mind Share
Join TVRC’s Marketing Mind Share on Wed. Oct. 28 at 9:30 a.m. for a discussion on Holiday Marketing with guest panelists Brady Smith, NW Works; Patti Solenberger, Solenberger True Value Hardware; David Kelly, Cafe del Sol and Alex Flan-
Learn more + register: regionalchamber.biz/events
igan, City of Winchester.
