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Works to expand the Charlottesville tax base and to provide quality job opportunities for its citizens through new business development, retention/expansion initiatives, and workforce training. The office also coordinates and administers the functions of the Charlottesville Industrial Development Authority (CIDA). The Authority issues revenue bonds and assists with front end capital for projects.

MPO coordinates the transportation planning activities of the various transportation-related agencies that have both a direct and indirect impact on the Long Range Plan and Transportation Improvement Program.

A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports more than 280 nonprofits across the Peninsula through continuing education, Board Training, networking, information sharing, and expanded outreach.

To encourage and facilitate philanthropy by receiving contributions, investing them and providing grants for area organizations and institutions.

Promote the orderly and efficient developments of the physical, social, and economic elements of localities. Provide technical assistance with economic development and transportation planning, state and federal grants, mapping, GIS. Staff provides technical/liaison assistance to member jurisdictions

Responsible for the advancement of the physical, economic, and social development of the Third Planning District. This is achieved through the following functions: physical planning, community development, grantsmanship, grants management, inter-governmental networking, transportation planning, economic development planning, housing assistance, town management. Business and industry loans and flood information. Also provides maps.

Provides professional planning and technical resources, a concerted approach to regional cooperation, planning assistance with program delivery, and a forum for the interaction of appointed and elected local government officials and citizens members.

Provides a regional organization comprised of the four counties in the Northern Neck. Also coordinates planning and technical assistance for the counties.

Provides a forum for regional operations in the Planning District 10 locality. As a State Data Center, offers information and statistics on demography and economic trends. Regional planning activities include the Long Range Transportation Plan, the Rural Long Range Plan, the Solid Waste Management Plan, the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Consolidated Plan for housing. Virginia Relay Users: Dial 711

Provides a forum for collaboratively addressing critical homelessness and poverty issues to advance and strengthen our communities.

The Arlington Real Estate Group in cooperation with Arlington Economic Development will engage the local real estate community to participate and shape the future of commercial development in Arlington County with an emphasis on relevant market information, economic development and the smart growth movement by showcasing the latest trends and developments in commercial real estate throughout Arlington County.

Provides information about land use and community planning for the City of Charlottesville.

Serves the counties of Lee, Wise, Scott and the city of Norton through a full range of planning and development activities. These activities include Technical Assistance, Economic Development, Regional Coordination and Community Service.

The Planning Council has been recognized as a community convener around human services issues. From children's issues to homelessness, The Planning Council has identified areas of regional concern and brought together the decision makers and resources to address these challenges. With expertise in community needs assessments, research, and evaluation, data analysis, and implementation of new strategic plans, our team partners with local governments and businesses, non-profit agencies, and the faith-based community to address the most vulnerable populations' needs.

Provides planning for establishing community needs; fundraising for 22 agency partners; and information and referral.

The Foundation helps the hospital prepare for the growing healthcare needs of the community, and ensures that lifesaving care is available to all local residents, regardless of ability to pay.

The WDB collaborates with contracted program operators and workforce system partners to assist employers with applicant screening, writing job descriptions, and training new employees. The WDB also ensures that classes and career services are effectively delivered for Virginia Career Works – Central Region youth and adult residents as well as businesses.

United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (UWHR) serves working households living in the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE). Our mission is improving lives by connecting and mobilizing community resources.

Responsible for the planning and coordination of higher education in Virginia.

Serves as a community impact provider and planner and as a central fund raising and fund distributing source for qualified human service agencies. No dollars are provided directly to individuals. Assistance is delivered through United Way partner agency programs.

The Department of Community Development is committed to offering professional and courteous customer service while striving for and promoting sound planning, engineering, and building practices, and, together with the community, works to provide a more desirable, livable, safe, and enduring built environment. The Planning and Zoning Division promotes development through the Comprehensive Plan and the application of zoning and subdivision regulations. The Engineering division provides professional services in engineering, surveying, and site plan review. The Building Division enforces the Building Code and provides building permits and inspections. Residents and visitors may pursue services by phone or the City’s website prior to visiting a facility. The Department of Community Development serves the community both in person and through the use of electronic services.

Albemarle County's Community Development Department is responsible for planning, reviewing, and implementing land uses on behalf of the community reflecting the County's interests in historic, natural and cultural resources, the creation and protection of a healthy and safe built environment, the provision of diverse housing, and the effective stewardship of all of the County's assets.

Programs under Community Development assists neighborhoods with developing civic leagues, provide training for community leaders, and provide collaboartion and partnerships to ensure neighborhoods are safe and stable for their residents.

Encourages and facilitates local government cooperation and state-local cooperation in addressing on a regional basis problems of greater than local significance. Facilitates the recognition and analysis of regional opportunities and take account of regional influences in planning and implementing public policies and services. Promotes the orderly and efficient development of the physical, social and economic elements of the district by planning, and encouraging and assisting localities to plan, for the future.

ADvancing States administers the National I&R Support Center that provides training, technical assistance, and information resources to build capacity and promote continuing development of aging and disability information and referral programs nationwide.