Join Our Innovative
Webinar Series
Timmons Group is pleased to offer free live webinars to educate people about various topics in the realm of engineering, land planning, infrastructure, stormwater management, environmental and geospatial services and economic development topics. We recognize that in the current economy, conference travel and seminar expenses are being slashed from budgets everywhere.
Don’t fall behind on the latest issues, trends and best practices – attend our webinars from your desk!
Join Timmons Group for a series of webinars that will display innovative solutions, as well as the latest issues and trends, how-to informational sessions and client showcases. The first topic focuses on economic development, with a series of webinars related to site and community preparedness that will help attendees better understand what they can do to be more competitive in economic development pursuits.
The series will feature engineering, land planning, geospatial/GIS, infrastructure, environmental permitting and economic development topics and showcase innovative solutions that can be utilized to attract jobs and investment in this highly competitive market.
The first webinar titled “Are You Prospect Ready?” took place on Wednesday, Feb. 29, and focused on how to be adequately prepared for your next prospect visit. You can view the webinar and find out about upcoming webinars by visiting www.timmons.com/news/webinars/.
73rd Virginia Certified Planning
Commissioner Program
March 29-30 and June 7-8
Richmond
Registration
73rd Virginia Certified Planning Commissioner Program.
Opening session: March 29-30.
Meeting location: Richmond.
Closing session: June 7-8.
Meeting location: Richmond or Charlottesville.
Cost: $450 per person.
Registration form available at www.planvirginia.com.
Contact for information: Mike Chandler at 804-794-6236 or by e-mail rmchan@vt.edu.
VTA Annual Conference
May 17–18
Hilton McLean Tyson Corner
www.vatransit.com
Plans for VTA's Annual Conference are taking shape. This highly-attended annual conference is a "MUST" for all transportation professionals who want to make a difference:
Transportation and planning professionals
Professionals interested in improving transit
Transit managers
Maintenance supervisors
Marketing personnel
Contracting officers
Businesses providing transit services or equipment
Planning District Commissions/Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Transit officials
Elected officials
This year's expo features a display of state-of-the-art buses and technology! Conference participants will be able to view the newest products in transit at the exhibit hall with education and training sessions throughout the days on Thursday and Friday.
Go to www.vatransit.com for details and to register.
Grant Writing Training Workshop
May 21-22
Fredericksburg
Online Registration
Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grants workshop in Fredericksburg, May 21-22.
This training is applicable to grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find grants and write winning grant proposals.
Click here for full event details.
Beginning and experienced grant writers from city, county and state agencies as well as nonprofits, K-12, colleges and universities are encouraged to attend.
Multi-enrollment discounts and discounts for Grant Writing USA returning alumni are available.
Tuition payment is not required at the time of enrollment.
Tuition is $425 and includes all materials: workbook and accompanying 420MB resource CD that's packed full of tools and more than 200 sample grant proposals.
Seating is limited, online reservations are necessary.
More information including learning objectives, class location, graduate testimonials and online registration is available here.
If you prefer friendly, personal service, please call or write:
The Client Services Team
at Grant Writing USA
800.814.8191
cs@grantwritingusa.com
More than 10,000 agencies across North America have turned to Grant Writing USA for grant writing and grant management training.
NACo’s Waste Management Forum
May 24-25
Broward County, Fla.
Registration recently opened for NACo’s Waste Management Forum that will take place May 24–25 in Broward County, Fla.
Participants will learn about innovative strategies to divert waste from landfills and generate revenue from waste. Knowing that counties have limited resources, NACo will pay for hotel accommodations for as many as two individuals from NACo-member counties while space remains.
To register, click here.
Space is limited, so don’t delay sign up today. Here is a link to the event hotel.
For questions, contact: Cindy Wasser • 202.942.4274
2012 Citizens Planning Education Association of Virginia Legal Seminar
May 31
Stonewall Jackson Hotel and Conference Center
Seminar Agenda
Additional information including a registration form can be found at www.planvirginia.com.
The fee for attending the one day seminar is $125. Attending for half a day, morning or afternoon, will be $65.
Questions can be directed to Mike Chandler at 804-794-6236 or by e-mail at rmchan@vt.edu.
Seminar Agenda
Grant Funds available to Dam Owners and Local Governments
Deadline June 1
Dear Dam Owners and Floodplain Managers:
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Dam Safety and Floodplain Management Division is currently accepting applications for grants from the Virginia Dam Safety, Floodplain Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund.
For 2012, a total of $765,000 is available for grants from the Fund. The maximum amount
available per grant will be based on project scoring and the total amount of funds requested.
The Grant Manual details how to apply for a 50 percent matching, reimbursable grant and is available online at www.dcr.virginia.gov, under Dam Safety & Floodplain Management. A paper copy may be requested for those
who do not have Internet access by calling 804-371-6095.
Applications must be received by DCR no later than
5 p.m. on June 1.
Following are the eligible project types:
Dam Safety (for government and private entities)
o Dam Break Inundation Zone Analysis, Mapping and Digitization
o Emergency Action Plan Development
o Incremental Damage Analysis
o Engineering for Dam Repairs
Flood Prevention and Protection (for government entities):
o Locality Flood Warning and Response Systems such as Reverse 911 and IFLOWS
o Improvements to Locality Floodplain Program and Acceptance in Community Rating System
o Locality Floodplain Information and Educational Programs
Sincerely,
Robert T. Bennett, P.E., R.A., C.F.M.
Division Director, Dam Safety and Floodplain Management
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
203 Governor Street, Suite 206
Richmond, VA 23219
(804)786-3914; Fax (804) 371-2630
Robert.Bennett@dcr.virginia.gov
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Applications are due June 7 for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Roadmaps to Health prize, which recognizes and honors the efforts and accomplishments of U.S. communities working at the forefront of population health improvement.
Get more information here.
Up to six local governments or nonprofits will receive $25,000 prizes.
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74rd Virginia Certified Planning
Commissioner Program
June 18-19 and August 23-24
Roanoke Airport Courtyard by Marriott Hotel
Registration
74rd Virginia Certified Planning Commissioner Program.
Opening session: June 18-19.
Closing session: August 23-24.
Meeting location: Roanoke Airport Courtyard by Marriott Hotel.
Cost: $450 per person.
Audience: Persons who serve on local planning commissions, planners, local elected officials, developers, attorneys, interested citizens.
Registration form available at www.planvirginia.com.
Contact for information: Mike Chandler at 804-794-6236 or by e-mail rmchan@vt.edu.
