Project Rebound Will Host Community Conversations May 12-13
May 5, 2020: Weekly update for Project Rebound, our area's team effort for economic recovery in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
Project Rebound will host three Community Conversations (online via Zoom) to gather input from the entire business community – business owners and managers, employees, subject matter experts, civic leaders, economic development professionals, and more.
Join the conversation! Sign up to attend one of the community conversations to share your ideas, suggestions and concerns for local economic recovery amid the COVID-19 crisis.
Starting this week: seven industry-specific Project Rebound teams will meet between May 4 and May 19. More than 300 people are participating!
Join the #ProjectRebound #challenge on Twitter: Share a smart idea for economic recovery, tag 5 smart people/organizations.
Recent Resources
Gov. Northam announces plan to re-open Virginia over course of 3 phases – NBC29 report Monday, May 4
Lessons We Can Learn From Other Countries About Responsible Reopening Strategies – U.S. Chamber of Commerce webinar will take place Thursday, May 7
Suggested reading for all Team members:
Governor Northam’s Forward Virginia Blueprint for Easing Public Health Restrictions – Slide deck April 24
Project Rebound engages business leaders to share insights, identify challenges, and build actionable strategies to restore the local economy in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. Project Rebound is led by the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with economic development partners at the University of Virginia, Albemarle County, and the City of Charlottesville.
Questions? Please contact project manager Andrea Copeland-Whitsett.