October 14, 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026 ~ VEDA/VEDP impactED Online Event

Speakers:

• The Honorable Carrie H. Chenery, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Commonwealth of Virginia
• The Honorable Katie K. Frazier, Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, Commonwealth of Virginia
• Jason El Koubi, President & CEO, Virginia Economic Development Partnership

REGISTER HERE

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Monday, November 2, 2026 ~ VEDA/VEDP impactED Online Event

Speakers:

• Vincent Maiden, P.G., Director, Virginia Department of Energy
• William L. Murray, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Communications, Dominion Energy
• Virginia Economic Development Partnership



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Monday, November 9, 2026 ~ Virginia Economic Development Housing Forum ~ Online Meeting

Speakers:

• Chris McNamara, Strategic Housing Officer-Economic Development, Virginia Housing
• Chris Engel, Director, City of Charlottesville Office of Economic Development
• Jeremy Goldstein, Director of Technical Planning and Analysis, Line and Grade
• Mike Callahan, Director of Community Planning, Line and Grade 

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Thursday, December 3, 2026 ~ VEDA Annual Meeting ~ Omni Richmond Hotel

Save the date for VEDA's Annual Meeting and Year End Networking Reception on December 3rd beginning at 4 pm. We'll take a little time to take a look back at 2026, conduct elections, present some Awards, and take a look at what's coming for 2027!

Stay tuned for details and registration information.

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Monday, December 14-Tuesday, December 15, 2026 ~ Virginia Industrial Development Authorities Institute (VIDA) ~ Online Event

VEDA and the Virginia Tech Center for Economic and Community Engagement have joined forces to present the Virginia Industrial Development Authorities Institute for 2026.

This two-day virtual seminar will focus on the foundations of IDAs/EDAs and the important role they play in economic and community development. It is designed for directors and members from IDAs/EDAs, government administrators, and economic and community development professionals.

Details and registration available soon.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2027 ~ VEDA Winter Membership Meeting ~ Omni Richmond Hotel

Save the date for VEDA's Winter Membership Meeting (yes, this is usually in December--we've made some changes). Programming will begin with lunch on Tuesday and go through a reception at the end of the day.

Wednesday, January 20, 2027 ~ VEDA Economic Development Day at the General Assembly ~ Richmond

We're taking a new approach in 2027, so stay tuned for details.

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