VACo 82nd Annual Conference Update
Have you made your room reservations for VACo’s 2016 Annual Conference? The Omni Homestead Room Reservation forms were sent by email to VACo Board of Directors, County Administrators and confirmed exhibitors on Wednesday, June 15. The hotel has blocked out the conference dates in the online registration system, and only faxed or mailed reservations will […]
VACo releases Annual Conference logo
The 2016 VACo Annual Conference logo was created to represent the theme chosen by the Conference Planning Committee: “Building Bridges: Connect, Collaborate, Innovate.”
Visit Roanoke County and Slone’s Grist Mill
Slone’s Grist Mill Slone’s Grist Mill was built by the Slone family between 1880 and 1890 in the Turner’s Creek section of Franklin County, VA, on the Pigg River. Esom Slone owned this mill until his death in 1909, when the ownership passed to his two sons. The mill passed out of the family but […]
News from our associate members: BCWH
In the early evening of June 1, Henrico County dedicated its latest public project – the new Varina Area Library. A crowd of more than 2,000 citizens joined both County and State officials for the ribbon cutting of this long–awaited facility.
VACo Environment and Agriculture Steering Committee Meeting
On June 17, VACo’s Environment and Agriculture Steering Committee held its first meeting of the year. The chief purposes of the meeting were for committee members to be updated on major actions by the 2016 General Assembly and to receive a status report by representatives from the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on ongoing studies […]
State offering financial assistance to designate sites ‘ready for business’: September 1 deadline to apply
On July 1, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) began accepting applications from local governments (including industrial and economic development authorities) for Site Characterization Grants to assess the level of existing development at a site and the additional development required to bring the site to a level that will enable the site to be marketed […]
2016 Green Government Challenge launched
VACo members may now register online to participate in the 2016 Green Government Challenge, a friendly competition designed to encourage implementation of specific policies and practical actions to protect the environment and promote energy efficiency by local governments and the broader communities they serve. As in years past, those qualifying with at least 100 “green” […]
Don’t miss the Go Green Challenge Forum on August 8
On August 8, VACo and VML will hold a one-day forum for local governments that may be interested in the Go Green Government Challenge. It will be held at the Rockingham County Fire and Rescue Classroom, 20 East Gay Street, Building A, Harrisonburg, VA 22802. The purpose of the Forum will not only be to […]
Special event honoring former VACo Executive Director Jim Campbell
Join us for a special evening after the County Officials’ Summit to honor Jim Campbell for his dedication to the organization. Jim retired on June 30 after being with VACo for 26 years. On Thursday, August 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., VACo’s Board of Directors will host a reception at the County Officials’ Summit hotel (Four […]
June 21 County Connections
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Transportation revenue sharing projects approved
At its June 14 meeting, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved allocations for the Fiscal Year 2017 Revenue Sharing Program. The list of approved projects can be found at http://virginiadot.org/business/local-assistance.asp. Local VDOT representatives will contact local governments regarding the next steps to make sure that approved projects move forward successfully.
Roanoke County recognized at VACo Region 11 Meeting
Nationwide’s Debbie Turner presents the Aspire Award to Roanoke County Assistant County Administrator Dan O’Donnell Roanoke County received a national award from Nationwide on June 6 at the VACo Region 11 Meeting. Roanoke County and Sonoma County, Calif., are the inaugural winners of the 2015 NACo Deferred Compensation Retirement Program’s Aspire Award: Honoring Innovations in […]
Zika Information Conference call on June 28
VACo has participated in a series of meetings and conference calls with state, federal and local officials discussing the latest information about Zika. In order to disseminate the latest information, the Virginia Department of Health will lead an informational call for VACo members on June 28 at 1 p.m. focusing on mosquito control.
VACo 82nd Annual Conference Update
“Building Bridges: Connect, Collaborate, Innovate” is the theme of VACo’s 2016 Annual Conference and will tie into the general and breakout session topics. A preliminary agenda is available to help familiarize attendees with all that goes on during the conference.
Visit Franklin County and the Booker T. Washington National Monument
Booker T. Washington Booker T. Washington was born in April 1856, during a time when the United States of America was trying to work towards a solution dealing with slavery. Since the beginning, the colonies and most of the territories that became the United States had developed by agrarian economics utilizing slave labor. By the […]
VACo Events and Meetings: Tips, Trends and Techniques
We are also holding our County Officials Summit August 18-19. Join County Officials by sponsoring one of the scheduled breaks. There are still opportunities available! Thank you to Nationwide and Virginia Resources Authority for your sponsorship!