Since 2010 the Southern Virginia Regional Alliance (SVRA) has been fostering regional collaboration to drive economic growth, strengthen the tax base, and enhance the quality of life for residents. The Accelerate 2030 five-year plan builds on past success and leverages that success into 2030.
The Accelerate 2030 plan is built on five key goals.
Goal 1: Support and Expand Regional Stakeholder Partnerships
Goal 2: Business Retention and Expansion
Goal 3: Global and Regional Marketing
Goal 4: Lead Development for Business Attraction
Goal 5: Talent Attraction and Retention
Every campaign needs great leaders, and we have an exceptional group leading Accelerate 2030!
Campaign Chair
Tim Clark
Blair Construction
Campaign Cabinet
Chris Albrecht, Caesars
Paul Ashworth, Davenport & Company
Rick Barker, SRI/Rick Barker Properties
Robert Bates, Benchmark Community Bank
Brian Bradner, Dewberry
Gretchen Clark, Hurt & Proffitt
Ryland Clark, Hitachi
Amanda Cox, AEP
Ben Davenport, First Piedmont
Jay Dickens, The Lester Group
Steven Gould, PLDR
Steve Heatherly, Sovah Health
James McClain II, Southwestern Virginia Gas
Kelsey Robertson, TECHnista
Telly Tucker, IALR
Campaign Honorary Cabinet
Diron Clements
Jeff Haley
Ron Haley
Rick Harrell, III
Todd Haymore
Vince Kania
Charley Majors
Don Merricks
Connie Nyholm
Dan Pleasant
Consider joining this growing list of businesses making an investment in the continued growth of the Southern Virginia Region through the Accelerate 2030 Campaign!!
To schedule a meeting or receive additional information on making an investment in Accelerate 2030 contact:
Annette Medlin, Campaign Director
Annette.Medlin@ialr.org