Resilient Virginia, an organization dedicated to bringing national, state and local resources together to accelerate community resiliency in the state, is pleased to announce the 2017 Resilient Virginia Conference, taking place August 1–2 at the Richmond Convention Center. This year, the Virginia Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) will take a leading role in supporting the conference.
The 2017 conference will highlight the resiliency programs developed under Governor McAuliffe's administration, provide examples of innovative solutions from Virginia and other states, and bring government, businesses, and educators together to:
- Explore resiliency opportunities for local governments and institutions;
- Highlight innovative businesses and technologies;
- Develop an understanding of the priorities for different regions of the state; and
- Provide training and tools that can be used for resiliency planning.
View agenda and speaker updates on the conference website: resilientvirginia.org.
Plan to attend the 2017 Resilient Virginia Conference to gain insights, to network with organizations that can assist you in advancing your resiliency goals, and to join colleagues in working toward a resilient future! Register today at our conference website (www.resilientvirginia.org).
Early registration deadline is July 7.
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Denise Nelson P.E., ENV SP, LEED AP, M.ASCE
Environmental Engineer
North Chesterfield VA
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