Aging in Place Business Network

The Aging in Place Business Network has officially partnered with the Charlottesville Area Alliance.

Aging in Place has been an affinity group with the Chamber for nearly 20 years now. When it was formed, few networks existed that focused on addressing and supporting the needs of our vibrant and growing senior community. Aging in Place rose to meet that need, bringing together between 40-50 members (pre-pandemic) to our monthly meetings.

Over the last few years, however, we’ve observed that many of our members who once supported Aging in Place have aligned themselves with other organizations – like CAA – that are providing opportunities for professionals to connect and engage to influence policies and laws that impact older adults for the better.

Recognizing this shift, the Aging in Place leadership team has concluded that now is the right time to realign our efforts and join the more than 40 community-based organizations that are partnering with and supporting the work of CAA.

CAA’s four focus areas include Transportation, Housing, Social Engagement and Advocacy. You can learn more at charlottesvilleareaalliance.org. We encourage you to get involved by joining one or more of these committees. If you’re not on the CAA mailing list, please email steering committee co-chairs Sue Friedman or Kris Miller to get signed up.

We extend a big thank you to the chamber members who supported Aging in Place over these many years. We’re looking forward to working with you and our fellow partners to help Charlottesville Area Alliance lead the advancement of an age-friendly community.

Tracy Meade, President, Tracy Meade and Associates
Kim Volker, President, Care is There
Andrea Copeland, Chief Operating Officer, Chamber of Commerce