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CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC THERAPIES
175 Deer Run Road
Danville, VA 24540
434.797.5531
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DIAMOND PAPER COMPANY
615 Kentuck Road
Danville, VA 24540
434.793.4421
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SALVATION ARMY
DANVILLE CORPS
123 Henry Street
Danville, VA 24540
434.792.3963
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ECONOMIC SUMMIT PART II: KEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONVERSATIONS |
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When: Wednesday, December 2 | 9-10:30 a.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
We invite you to join us for Part II of this year's Economic Summit. The Economic Summit provides access to information on current economic trends and economic development activity delivered by regional and state experts. This program will feature three conversations, focused on economic development in the context of state trends, the current legislative landscape and wealth equity.
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Registration Cost: $30 | Member Rate: $20
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WE READ: THE ART OF GATHERING |
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When: Tuesday, December 1 | 12-1 p.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
Book: The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters
Author: Priya Parker
Facilitator: Bryan Price, University of Virginia Cancer Center
This book is timely and relevant, as we have all found ourselves navigating a new environment. From experiencing Zoom fatigue to recognizing the divisions that exist in our country to gathering with family for the holidays, this book provides us an opportunity to reflect on the ways in which we interact with each other.
“The Art of Gathering is one of the most transformative books I’ve read in years. It has fundamentally changed how I how run meetings, attend conferences, and even arrange dinner with friends. Equally important, it has reminded me why people come together in the first place — and why we should treat every gathering as an opportunity to deepen our shared humanity.”
-Daniel H. Pink, author of When and Drive
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Registration Cost: $20 | Use code "COVID" to receive a registration cost of $10
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SAVE THE DATE: WORKFORCE SUMMIT |
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When: Thursday, December 17 | 9-10:30 a.m.
Where: Online via Zoom
The Workforce Summit will feature a panel on VEDP’s Talent Accelerator Program and Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP).
Panelists include:
- Mike Grundmann, VEDP
- Tim Stuller, VEDP
- Chantel Hollen, Amthor
- Michael Lewis, Morgan Olson
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GOVERNOR NORTHAM ANNOUNCES NEW STATEWIDE MEASURES TO CONTAIN COVID-19 |
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As COVID-19 surges in states across the country, Governor Ralph Northam today announced new actions to mitigate the spread of the virus in Virginia. While the Commonwealth’s case count per capita and positivity rate remain comparatively low, all five health regions are experiencing increases in new COVID-19 cases, positive tests, and hospitalizations.
The following measures took effect at midnight on Sunday, November 15:
Reduction in public and private gatherings: All public and private in-person gatherings must be limited to 25 individuals, down from the current cap of 250 people. This includes outdoor and indoor settings.
Expansion of mask mandate: All Virginians aged five and over are required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces. This expands the current mask mandate, which has been in place in Virginia since May 29 and requires all individuals aged 10 and over to wear face coverings in indoor public settings.
Strengthened enforcement within essential retail businesses: All essential retail businesses, including grocery stores and pharmacies, must adhere to statewide guidelines for physical distancing, wearing face coverings, and enhanced cleaning. While certain essential retail businesses have been required to adhere to these regulations as a best practice, violations will now be enforceable through the Virginia Department of Health as a Class One misdemeanor.
On-site alcohol curfew: The on-site sale, consumption, and possession of alcohol is prohibited after 10:00 p.m. in any restaurant, dining establishment, food court, brewery, microbrewery, distillery, winery, or tasting room. All restaurants, dining establishments, food courts, breweries, microbreweries, distilleries, wineries, and tasting rooms must close by midnight. Virginia law does not distinguish between restaurants and bars, however, under current restrictions, individuals that choose to consume alcohol prior to 10:00 p.m. must be served as in a restaurant and remain seated at tables six feet apart.
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REGISTER FOR AVERETT'S FIRESIDE CHATS |
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When: TONIGHT | 6-7 p.m.
Where: This has been changed to an online event via Zoom
Averett University's Centers of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Community Engagement and Career Competitiveness are co-sponsoring our first-in-a-series fireside chat on "What Have We Learned about Resiliency in 2020? Lessons from Entrepreneurs, Business, University, and Government Leaders".
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NOVEMBER SSVA SHRM MEETING |
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When: Wednesday, November 18 | 12-1 p.m.
Where: Online via WebX
Presenter: Dave Basham [E-Verify & Form I9]
Dave joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in 2008 following his retirement from the U.S. Army. He has conducted close to 700 Form I-9 and E-Verify presentations to nationwide audiences including elected officials, immigration attorneys, compliance personnel to human resources and payroll professionals. In 2016, the American Payroll Association presented Dave with their annual Government Partner Award in recognition of his service, as a government agent, to the payroll community nationwide. In 2014, AR Society of Human Resources Management awarded Dave with their annual Friend of HR award for his work with their members regarding Form I-9 and E-Verify. Dave’s military assignments were numerous in the Infantry arena. His military service decorations include the Legion of Merit. Dave’s originally from West Virginia but now makes his home in historic Virginia.
This has been approved for HRCI and SHRM credits.
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(T) 434.836.6990 | (F) 434.836.6955
8653 US Hwy 29 | PO Box 99 | Blairs, VA 24527
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