Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community? The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is seeking dedicated and professional administrative staff support to assist in our Fund-Raising Campaign for a new economic development organization. Position Overview: As a part-time administrative staff member, you will play a vital role in our…
CRC Executive Director Search
The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization. Responsibilities: The Executive Director leads the work of the CRC, providing leadership and support to both the CRC and staff. This position will foster relationships with the 7 counties and 11 towns encompassing the CRC and community stakeholders that initiate and…
Job Opportunity
Finance Director: Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is seeking a Finance Director. This position is a full-time salaried position. The Finance Director will be responsible for accounting tasks, including payroll, accounts payable, VRS and other required reporting and compliance, and compiling monthly and annual financial reports. This position will assist the Executive Director in compiling an…
CRC Receives EDA Economic Development District (EDD) Designation
The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) recently received notification from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) that the CRC region has received designation as an Economic Development District (EDD). The Commonwealth Regional Council (CRC) is one of 21 Planning Districts in the state of Virginia. The CRC region encompasses Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte,…
CRC Year-in-Review 2020
Check out the CRC Newsletter CRC Year-in-Review 2020 CRC Year-in-Review 2020
EDA Approves Updated CEDS 2020
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced approval of the Commonwealth Regional Council’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Update on November 10, 2020. The CEDS Update was completed to add new CRC members – Cumberland and Nottoway counties. Now all seven counties of the CRC (Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward) will be…
Cumberland and Nottoway Join CRC
The CRC would like to Welcome the Counties of Cumberland and Nottoway as official members. Cumberland announced its membership in April, and Nottoway came on board in July. The Council has been providing assistance to Cumberland since its joining and looks forward to serving Nottoway, as well. For the first time since 2005, the CRC…
EDA Approves CRC CEDS
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced approval of the Commonwealth Regional Council’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) on April 15, 2020. The CEDS was submitted to EDA for approval in May of 2019. The counties of Amelia, Buckingham, Charlotte, Lunenburg and Prince Edward will now be eligible to apply for EDA funding when projects are…
Broadband Assistance
Every locality in our region is trying to find ways for improved Broadband for their citizens. Also, each has locality has different needs, assets, and constraints. The following website (below) developed by the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Broadband Team has very user friendly and useful guides that are actually entertaining to read! Please note there is…
CEDS
To access the Commonwealth Regional Council’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) please go to heartlandeconomy.com