News & Announcements
Updates to VRA Board of Directors
We are pleased to welcome our newest board member, Jennifer M. Bowles of Martinsville. Ms. Bowles is a member of the Martinsville City Council and Executive Director of the New Heights Foundation. We are pleased to welcome our newest board member, Jennifer M. Bowles of Martinsville. Ms. Bowles is a member of the Martinsville City Council and Executive Director of the New Heights Foundation. Read More >
City of Lynchburg Stormwater Management
2017 has brought many changes for people across the nation and the Commonwealth. Such change is being seen in the City of Lynchburg, as the City is beginning to implement a new stormwater management program that helps keep the surrounding watersheds and ecosystems in Lynchburg clean, as well as save the City money overall.2017 has brought many changes for people across the nation and the Commonwealth. Such change is being seen in the City of Lynchburg, as the City is beginning to implement a new stormwater managemen... Read More >
Lifetime Achievement Award for VRA Executive Director Stephanie Hamlett
The Virginia Chapter of Women in Public Finance presents its Lifetime Achievement Award once annually to a woman who has made a mark on Virginia public finance. Nominees must be "involved in the public finance field for more than 10 years and...consistently demonstrate skill, drive, integrity and vision." VRA is pleased to report that Executive Director Stephanie Hamlett is the most recent recipient of this honor which was presented to her on May 10.The Virginia Chapter of Women in Public Finance presents its Lifetime Achievement Award once annually to a woman who has made a mark on Virginia public finance. Nominees must be "involved in the pu... Read More >
Board Highlight: Mary Bunting
Mary Bunting was appointed to the VRA Board by Governor McAuliffe in September 2016. Bunting serves as the City Manager of the City of Hampton, and brings her understanding of the needs of the Hampton Roads area to bear on her work with VRA, including her participation in the Audit and Budget Committees for VRA. A Hampton native, Bunting has worked for the city since 1989. Her work on civic budget management has garnered many national awards, including the 2012 ICMA Strategic Leadership & Governance Program Excellence Award, and recognition by President Obama in 2012 as a Local Innovation leader as part of the White House's Champion of Change Program.Mary Bunting was appointed to the VRA Board by Governor McAuliffe in September 2016. Bunting serves as the City Manager of the City of Hampton, and brings her understanding of the needs of the Hamp... Read More >
VRA Community Development Workshop Held in Martinsville
On May 2nd, 40 local government elected officials and staff from Southside Virginia gathered for a workshop focused upon public finance opportunities. The event, organized by VRA, was located at the New College Institute in Martinsville.On May 2nd, 40 local government elected officials and staff from Southside Virginia gathered for a workshop focused upon public finance opportunities. The event, organized by VRA, was located at th... Read More >
Important Dates
VRA Budget Committee Meeting
11
Jun
1:30 PM 2:00 PM
VRA Budget Committee Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Suite 1920, Richmond, VA
VRA Personnel Committee Meeting
11
Jun
2:00 PM 2:30 PM
VRA Personnel Committee Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA, 23219
VRA Portfolio Risk Management Committee Meeting
11
Jun
2:30 PM 5:00 PM
VRA Portfolio Risk Management Committee Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Ste 1920, RICHMOND, VA, 23219
VRA Board Meeting
12
Jun
9:00 AM 12:00 PM
VRA Board Meeting
1111 E. Main Street, Suite 1920, Richmond, VA
Fall VPFP Pool Application Deadline
03
Aug
5:00 PM
Fall VPFP Pool Application Deadline
Featured Project
Energy Cogeneration ProjectProject Area: Energy Borrower: Frederick Winchester Service Authority
Construction of County Government ComplexProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Buckingham County
13-Field Athletic ComplexProject Area: Parks & Recreation Borrower: York County
Investment in the Wallops Research Park on Virginia's Eastern ShoreProject Area: Energy Borrower: Accomack County
Renovations to County-owned Senior Citizen CenterProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Fairfax County
53 Urban Transit BusesProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Hampton Roads Transit
Construction of New Courthouse FacilityProject Area: Local Government Buildings Borrower: Hanover County
Land Conservation in Virginia BeachProject Area: Land Conservation & Preservation Borrower: Virginia Beach, City of
Dominion Boulevard US Route 17 ProjectProject Area: Transportation Borrower: Chesapeake, City of
10-unit T-hangar DevelopmentProject Area: Airports Borrower: Virginia Highlands Airport Authority
Water Treatment Plant Upgrades and Water and Sewer Main ReplacementsProject Area: Water Borrower: Winchester, City of
Virginia Resources Authority
1111 E. Main Street, Suite 1920
Richmond, Virginia 23219
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