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Date: August 23, 2018Time: 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM

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I. Welcome and Introductions – Tom Rust, ChairII. Roll Call – Sue Rowland, StaffIII. Minutes Review & Approval – Tom RustIV. Guest Presentations – Jim DykeV. Chair’s Report – Tom RustVI. Project’s Committee --Sid Banerjee, ChairVII. Treasurer’s Report – Marty Nohe, TreasurerVIII.Director’s Report – Sue RowlandIX. Other Business, and Adjourn

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RollCall– SueRowland,Staff

Approval of Minutes – Tom Rust

• Review and Approve May 2, 2018 and June 27, 2018 Minutes

The Honorable Jim Dyke, member, GO Virginia State Board5

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Welcome to New Members

Since the Last Meeting• GO Virginia State Board met and agreed to award the

NVTTP application submitted in July • Sid to detail later in this meeting• Informal introductory briefing held with new members

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• Project of the State GO Virginia Board to enhance regions’ data sets• Enhances a recent VRIC study, by drilling down to regional levels• States that succeed in economic growth have high rates of Start-

ups; Virginia is not one of those• Requires work group of Council members to work with TEConomy• Goal to improve Virginia’s capacity to support and encourage Start-

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• Jennifer Ozawa will be lead from TEConomy in this region• Close ties with “Cyber-X” – now called ”Commonwealth Cyber

Initiative” or ”CCI”• TEConomy deliverables due in November – On short timeline• Interviews being conducted; data being collected• Expects to provide this Council with data sets and access to some

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• Full Council to meet bi-monthly; and so Executive Committee will meet monthly

• Memos following each meeting to be sent to the full Council, first memo sent by email last week

• Agreed Bylaws need to be updated• Chair to schedule meetings with GA members prior to 2019 Session• Vice Chair to schedule meeting with Greater Washington Partnership• “Conflict of Interest” documents available to sign 10

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• Very important that each Council member choose a Committee• Choices – Outreach & Education; Finance; Governance; or Projects• Email sent to membership on August 13 asking your choice• As of Monday, 13 of 28 members have selected at least one committee• Not yet decided? Contact Tom

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For Currently Awarded Projects• Endorsed taking a “board of directors” approach with awarded projects• Projects Committee will establish small work groups to provide evaluation,

input and mentoring• Help assure success by overcoming hurdles identified by the Council

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For Future Projects• Council already determined to focus funding • Establish a “Programmatic Priorities Platform”• Sid will lead work group to include Sharon, Scott Ralls, Carolyn• Others are welcome to join

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Should consider• (1) Performance metrics of awarded projects; • (2) Promotion of intra-regional activities that would lead to synergistic linkages

to push for maximum impact; and • (3) Inter-regional project development based on learning from current projects

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• Detail the key elements of projects the Council is looking to fund• Sue will use these elements as a “cover sheet” to the next round of

project solicitations• Projects Committee can then select projects to recommend to the Council

and state GO Virginia Board that follow that guidance• $4.2 million in Per Capita funds to award• Competitive funds – just over $20 million is available statewide for award• Maximum available to Region 7 is ~ $3.1 million ($25% cap in Code) 15

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Dialogue with the Region’s Economic Development Offices• Goal to strengthen relationships between the Council and the region’s ED

officers• Establish regular dialogue• How do we best understand the goals and needs of each office• Recommending a consultant be brought on to facilitate dialogue and

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Submitted application to state GO Virginia Board July 13• Board’s Review process similar to ours• “Pitch Call” with board members Speaker Kirk Cox and Marilyn

West• Responded to additional clarifying questions in writingState Board met on August 14 and Approved Unanimously

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NVTTP, Alex/Arl Strengthening Workforce, & NVCC Fab Lab• Agreements

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September meeting to accept agreement• Quarterly Activity Reports Submitted in Meeting Package• First Remittance Requests expected shortly

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• DHCD has ultimate oversight over NVRC, which manages program performance through NVCC

• NVRC manages program performance, milestones, deliverables and serves as “fiduciary”

• Go Virginia Region 7 represents projects to DHCD, State level assessments and as such should have situational awareness, be aware of progress, challenges, successes, obstacles.

• Ultimately – remittance requests, proposals flow through Go Virginia

• Recommendation: Go Virginia should formalize a governance, monitoring role to ensure program integrity, awareness of program status, ability to recommend to DHCD• Advisory Board - (advise/recommend to NVRC “down,” to DHCD “up”)

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For NVTTP, Alex/Arl Strengthening Workforce, & NVCC Fab Lab• Small Groups to be developed to provide Council oversight• Part of Projects Committee• Periodic review of programs with Grantee/Subgrantee• Plan to have those groups report to Council at each meeting• As needed provide updates to DHCD

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• $4.2 million Per Capita Funds available to award• Projects Committee to meet in September:

• Discuss/Formalize Advisory Board Structure/Membership• Develop recommendations to Council for areas to award• Develop procedures to secure project recipients

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Treasurer’sReport• Preliminary FY 18 year-end and July 18 reports submitted in

your packets• Future Financial Reports submitted to full Council with

Executive Committee Memos• Council’s FY18 Audit now underway as part of NVRC’s audit• Developing a Procedures Manual; drafted and next to be

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• Council Support Organizations continue to meet monthly with DHCD staff, last met on August 21st

• New DHCD Policy and Legislative Director -- Matt Weaver• Reminded that all “purchases” over $5 million must go

through procurement• G&D Plan Amendments due to Board by August 2019• Project reports due to DHCD 30 days after each quarter

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AdjournmentThank You!

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GO Northern Virginia Region 7 Council Northern Virginia Community College Brault Building

Wakefield Chapel Road Annandale, VA 22003

June 27, 2018 Annual Meeting Minutes

I. Call to order and Introductions:

Carolyn Parent called the meeting to order at 9:30AM, announcing this meeting to be the Council’s first Annual Meeting. She introduced a guest, Dubby Wynne, who would be addressing the Council after the Roll Call.

II. Attendance and Roll Call – Sue Rowland, Staff

Members present: Carolyn Parent, Tom Rust, Sharon Virts, Sid Banerjee, The Honorable Ralph Buona, Danny Vargas, Eileen Ellsworth, Scott Ralls, John Wood, Jen Siciliano, The Honorable Marty Nohe, Todd Rowley, Gerry Gordon, The Honorable John Foust, and Scott Brabrand; and by phone, Todd Yeatts and Matt McQueen

Members absent: John Backus, Jim Cole, The Honorable Tom Davis, The Honorable Laurie DiRocco, David Guernsey, Michele Kang, Bobbie Kilberg, Greg Leisch, Tim O’Brien, Jack Potter, Charlene Wheeless, and Paul Liberty

Staff Present: Sue Rowland and Janet Valdes-Dapena

Guests present (sign in sheet): Terry Clower, Mark White, Spencer Shanholts, Dr. Dhar Zen, Avi Dey, Eta Davis, Kammy Sanghera, John Shaw, Sondra Schneider, Ronald Daversa, Jordan Snelling, Billy Gammel, Courtney Dozier, and John O. “Dubby” Wynne (GO Virginia’s State Board Chair).

III. Minutes Review & Approval

Minutes of the May 2nd regular meeting were distributed along with the financial budget documents prior to meeting. The meeting proceeded without a motion to approve minutes.

IV. Chair and Director’s Report – Carolyn Parent

Carolyn announced the meeting would begin with a presentation of John O. “Dubby” Wynne, chair of the state’s GO Virginia Board. She introduced Mr. Wynne with a brief biography.

Mr. Wynne joined the Council as part of his statewide tour to meet with each region’s Council to share his vision for GO Virginia, and to provide updates on the Board’s activities and plans. Mr. Wynne moved through his presentation quickly to allow time for discussion. He highlighted

Virginia’s shortcomings in current economic development efforts, and how GO Virginia can enhance those efforts in collaboration with other activities, such as those underway at the Virginia Economic Development Program.

He noted the funding approved by the General Assembly for FY19, including an added $4 million for this Council. In commenting on Broadband, assigned to GO Virginia by the General Assembly, Mr. Wynne noted that the Board will be looking at how adding broadband can enhance job growth.

Mr. Wynne is a member of the Virginia Research and Investment Committee (VRIC) and reported it has set up subcommittees to figure out how to use reports done for VRIC to implement recommendations. He highlighted three leading indicators that he will focus upon – Talent development; Start-up Ecosystems (accelerators); and Site Development.

Mr. Wynne asked the members to learn from past experiences and to use those to focus future activities on more projects, educating legislators, encouraging local governments to set up “matching funds”, and to “prime the pump” for eligible projects, particularly for competitive grant funding. He encouraged the Council to find the leadership that would implement that good ideas presented the Council.

Following an informal survey of Council chairs, the Board has hired a consultant to work with each region to determine how many sites and of what types it would need. There is a process in Virginia that allows jurisdictions to join together to create sites with the top tier infrastructure necessary to attract new industries to a region. The Councils are being asked to determine what that region needs, from the bottom up, for not only site development but also startup ecosystem development. TEConomics has been hired to work with the state’s universities to work with each region to develop its gap analysis. Mr. Wynne moved on to remind members that the Councils must be business-led, using business logic and performance expectations that can accelerate change. He congratulated this Council for being leaders in this region, and advised members to be bold, to innovate, and to be collaborative. Be willing to fail (just not too often), he said, encourage local governments to become more integrated with the Council’s work, and leverage resources with other regional stakeholders. Region 7 has incredible opportunities, he commented, noting that 80% of the state’s cyber security employers are in this region. Noting work underway in Loudoun, he used “data analytic centers” v. “data centers” as an example of the kinds of creativity necessary to create high paying jobs.

Carolyn invited questions from members who then participated in a discussion on thoughts raised by Mr. Wynne. She thanked Dubby for his excellent information.

Continuing with the Chair’s report, Carolyn highlighted the additional $111,111 in funds awarded each Council by the General Assembly and noted that the Executive Committee is recommending that those funds be moved to the Per Capita pool. The Council will be asked to take that action later in the meeting.

She then reviewed the additional Per Capita funds awarded for FY 19, noting that with funds carried forward from FY18 plus new funds, the Council will have $5.2million to award projects in FY19.

V. Executive Committee’s Report – Carolyn Parent

Carolyn moved on to review the actions of the Executive Committee earlier in the week, starting her presentation with the financial reports distributed to the Council prior to the meeting. Carolyn noted that Sue shared this morning that she expects the year-end results to leave $120,000 available for use in FY19 along with the FY19 allocation of $250,000.

Carolyn asked Marty to add anything, and he noted that the Finance Committee was unable to find a day in the past two weeks in which a quorum could be achieved; to avoid similar problems he will set fixed monthly time for meetings going forward.

Carolyn reported on the Executive Committee’s review of the proposed FY19 Support Organization budget. She noted the Executive Committee determined to move $28,000 from contingency funds to the Support Organization in anticipation of work required in monitoring projects and in soliciting new projects in the coming year. She invited questions.

Carolyn moved the adoption of the FY 19 Support Organization budget, seconded by Marty. In response to a question, Carolyn reminded members the materials had been sent in advance, and that copies were available for review at this meeting.

There was discussion on the role of the Support Organization and a review of history in procurement of the NVRC to fill that role. Two firms submitted proposals, and NVRC was selected. General discussion continued, including a review of the types of support organizations in other regions.

Gerry Gordon called for the question and that discussion be ended. That motion was approved, with a no vote from John Wood.

Carolyn next moved to move the $111,111 from Capacity Building to the Per Capita project bucket as discussed earlier. The motion was seconded by Eileen Ellsworth, and passed unanimously.

Carolyn moved to authorize the Director to negotiate and execute contracts with GMU for an update to the Growth & Development Plan and the purchase of Directors & Officers insurance. The motion passed unanimously, with no questions or dissention.

Finally, Carolyn moved approval adoption on the overall FY19 capacity budget as presented, seconded by Ralph Buona. In discussion, Danny Vargas suggested adding funding to support marketing. Sharon Virts thanked Danny, noting that the Executive Committee discussed this very idea in detail, and agreed to monitor the need for support as the year moved forward. In addition, an Outreach & Communication committee will be created to work with branding, to work with the Economic Development offices around the region, and to promote applications for the types of projects that the Council has determined in recent strategic planning discussions that it will support. Gerry reminded the Council that he reports to the other economic development officers on the actions of the Council. The motion was approved unanimously.

VI. Election of Officers and New Members – Sharon Virts

Carolyn thanked Sharon Virts for her service as Nominating Committee chair, and her committee of Before turning the gavel over to Sharon, Carolyn moved the slate of officers as presented by approved by acclamation. Following numerous seconds, the following slate was unanimously approved:

ü The Honorable Tom Rust, Chair; ü Sharon Virts, Vice Chair; ü Sid Banerjee, Secretary; and ü The Honorable Marty Nohe, Treasurer

Carolyn turned the gavel to Sharon Virts to continue the nominations report. Sharon thanked Carolyn for her yeoman’s job in standing up the Council in its first year, and the Council applauded her. Sharon added that the Immediate Past Chair would be invited to a seat on the Executive Committee.

Sharon continued her report by first acknowledged term-ending council members, thanking them for their service: John Backus, Jim Cole, the Honorable Tom Davis, Michele Kang, Tim O’Brien, and Jack Potter.

Sharon next announced that of the members who held one-year terms, the following have committed to returning for a full three-year term, and thanked them all: Scott Brabrand, the Honorable Ralph Buona, David Guernsey, Greg Leisch and Todd Yeatts.

The terms for new members and returning one-year members will end 6/30/2021.

Following her review of the methodology used in selecting new members, she announced each new member with information on their backgrounds shared by the Council member who made

the nomination: Aneesh Chopra; Dr. Anup Ghosh; Nicholas Jordan; Rick Pearson; Tom Gibson; and John Stephenson. Sharon moved confirmation of the nominations, seconded by Ralph Buona, and approved unanimously. Sid and Carolyn both commented on the reputation and the work of the Council that resulted in the willingness of the new members to serve.

VII. Projects Committee – Sid Banerjee, Co-Chair

Carolyn turned the meeting over to Sid Banerjee, Projects Committee chair to review the committee’s recent activities in considering applications for Per Capita funding for the Tech Talent Pipeline Apprenticeship Initiative and for Security University. Sid read the following statement to afford the confidential discussion of the project applications under consideration for submission to the state Board,

“There are provisions within the Code of Virginia under the Freedom of Information Act that specifically allow GO VA Councils to hold closed meetings for the discussion or development of grant proposals by a regional council established pursuant to Article 26 (§ 2.2-2484 et seq.) of Chapter 24 to be submitted for consideration to the Virginia Growth and Opportunity Board. (2.2-3711.A.49.)

“Therefore, I (Sid Banerjee) move that the GO Northern VA Council close this meeting to the public for that purpose, and that the staff selected by the Projects Committee Co-Chairs and necessary to support those discussions be allowed to remain with the Council during its Closed meeting.”

The motion was unanimously approved following a second by Ralph Buona, and the Council closed the meeting to the public. Scott recused himself from the discussion as NVCC is one of the applicants to be discussed.

To reopen the meeting to the public, Sid moved that,

“WHEREAS, the GO Northern Virginia Council has this day adjourned into Closed Meeting in accordance with a formal vote of the Council, and in accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and

“WHEREAS, the Freedom of Information Act requires certification that such Closed Meeting was conducted in conformity with the law;

“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the GO Northern Virginia Council does hereby certify that to the best of each member’s knowledge, i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were discussed in the Closed Meeting to which this certification applies, and ii) only such

public business matters as were identified in the Motion by which the said Close Meeting was convened were heard, discussed or considered by the Board.”

The motion was seconded by Tom Rust and unanimously approved.

Sid next moved that the Tech Talent Pipeline application be recommended to the state Board for consideration. That motion was made by John Wood, seconded by Sharon Virts and unanimously approved, with the exception of abstentions by Scott Ralls and Todd Rowley.

On the matter of Security University, Sid reported the Council agreed that there be no vote at this time with reconsideration after submission of additional information requested by the Council.

VIII. Other Business, and Adjourn – Carolyn Parent

Carolyn recognized Matt McQueen and Todd Rowley for their excellent service to the Council as board officers during the first year. A commemorative paperweight was presented to each.

Sid Banerjee recognized Carolyn for her service as the Council’s first chair and presented her with an engraved vase to permanently show the Council’s appreciation for her strong leadership in its first year.

Next Meeting Date -- August 23

The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 AM.

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May 2, 2018 Meeting Minutes

I. Call to order and Introductions:

At Chair Carolyn Parent’s request, Paul Liberty presided as chair of the meeting, and called the Council to order at 9:37 AM.

II. Attendance and Roll Call – Sue Rowland, Staff

Members present: Sid Banerjee, Honorable Ralph Buona, Eileen Ellsworth, Honorable John Foust, Jerry Gordon, Michele Kang (by phone). Bobbie Kilberg, Greg Leisch, Paul Liberty, Marty Nohe, Tim O’Brien (by phone), Scott Ralls, Danny Vargas, Sharon Virts, and Carolyn Parent, chair (by phone).

Members absent: John Backus; Dr. Scott Brabrand; Jim Cole; Honorable Tom Davis; Honorable Laurie DiRocco; David Guernsey; Jack Potter; Honorable Tom Rust; Jen Siciliano; Charlene Wheeless; John Wood; Todd Yeatts; Matt McQueen; and Todd Rowley

Staff Present: Sue Rowland and Janet Valdes-Dapena

Guests present (sign in sheet): Ron Daversa; John Shaw of NVTC; Urooj Mughal of Senator Kane’s office; Steve Jordon of NVTC; Steve Partridge of NVCC; Eta Nahapetian Davis of Fairfax County Economic Development Office.

III. Minutes Review & Approval

Sid moved approval of the minutes, Scott Ralls seconded; and minutes were approved as distributed.

IV. Chair and Director’s Report – Paul Liberty and Sue Rowland

At the General Assembly

Paul summarized the current status of the state’s General Fund budget for the 18-20 biennium, not yet completed. He noted that the Senate is scheduled to return on May 14, with the House rumored to be returning at the same time. With the budget as proposed, GO Virginia funds are included.

Also in April

Sue updated the Council that the Projects Agreement was signed with DHCD following the last meeting, and that the subgrantee agreements are expected to be finalized in the next few days. She reported that work on the projects is continuing by the subgrantees, and that she expects first reimbursement requests to be made within days of the signed agreements.

Sue also announced that Janet Valdes-Dapena has agreed, and is now part of the support organization team.

Paul announced that Secretary of Commerce and Trade Esther Lee has resigned, and that the Governor appointed her deputy, Brian Ball, to fill that seat.

Upcoming

The state’s GO Virginia Board chair, “Dubby” Wynne, plans to visit each of the regional Councils. Paul noted that he is invited to this Council’s June 27th meeting. Mr. Wynne will discuss plans to focus Competitive Funding on Site Development and Start Up Ecosystems, as described in the state Board’s White Paper previously shared to the Council.

V. Treasurer’s Report - Marty Nohe, Treasurer

Marty announced that the financials for April are not available yet as the meeting date is early in the month. The reports will be forwarded to the Council separately. He is working with staff to change the way the financials are made available to the Council overall, particularly in light of recent meetings being early in the month.

VI. Project Committee Report – Sid Banerjee, Chair

Per Capita Projects

Sid introduced the presentation planned today to discuss apprenticeships, and the potential that the Council would expand the award to the Tech Talent Pipeline to broaden that project’s activities in the short term.

Scott Ralls began, explaining that NVCC’s work with IT apprenticeships began a few years ago when approached by Amazon to do so. AWS, Northrup, and others are looking for those with a degree combined with in-demand certifications, he notes. The tech talent pipeline model matches well with apprenticeships as one component. The presentation highlighted the challenges in acquiring qualified instructors, as the demand is highly competitive and salaries required can exceed allowable amounts in public systems. Federal sources are also supporting apprenticeship models, and more federal funding support is expected soon.

In response to a question, a typical apprenticeship experience was described:

• Short-term training lasting 9-15 months • Ensures students are job-ready with the exact skills industry needs

• Federal and state resources available – registered credit program (WIOA, Veteran benefits, tax credits)

• Speed at which program can be altered to meet changing industry needs – degree vs certification.

Potential costs were discussed with the Council, and other sources of support. An outline of the Amazon apprenticeship program for veterans was shared as a model.

Further discussion clarified the State GO Virginia Board grant requirements and procedures, and Sue shared that she had already begun conversation with state staff at DHCD about how to submit a proposal that would add on to an existing approved project. Staff is working toward the state Board’s July 13 submission deadline, with Board review at its August meeting. Sue noted this would be the first request to expand an approved project. An application will be submitted by TTP for Projects Committee review and consideration.

In further discussion, the Council highlighted the requirement that employers’ demand for the types of certifications / apprenticeships provided must drive the training provided. Methods to share an employer driven model were also discussed.

Competitive Projects

Sid updated the Council on the status of the GMU ICAP Initiative, previously presented to the Council as a potential competitive project submission. He reported that the project leaders are continuing preparations for a summer submission to the Council. They are in discussions with CIT and other universities, and are identifying other Councils as partners.

VII. Other Business and Adjournment

In other business, it was raised that FOIA & COIA training is required annually. Discussion among the Council on FOIA rules ensued, with Sue asked to do some additional research on requirements related to remote participation.

Carolyn proposed that the Council meet every 2 months. This change would be timely as the bulk of the “stand up” work has been completed, and the Chair can call a special meeting as needed. Dates should be aligned with State meetings to facilitate project review and approval.

Next Meeting Date

Wednesday, June 27

• Election of new Council members • Election of Officers (2018-2020) • Presentation on K-12 and Veteran Initiatives under Tech Talent Pipeline model • Consideration of proposals for submission to State Board for approval

The meeting was adjourned at 10:51 AM.

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MEMORANDUM TO: GO Northern Virginia Council Members FROM: Tom Rust, Chair SUBJECT: Council Executive Committee Notes

Your Executive Committee met on July 27th, and at that meeting we made a few decisions of interest to you. In addition to myself, Sharon Virts, Sid Banerjee, Marty Nohe and Carolyn Parent attended. Sue provided staff support.

First, we decided to meet monthly. With the Council’s regular meetings scheduled for every other month, it will be important that we address any issues that may arise between those meetings, and to assist in both monitoring active funded projects and in preparations for recommending new awards.

Second, we decided to report to you after each Exec. Comm. meeting the key decisions or discussions that were held during the meeting.

In that spirit, this memo will initiate that process.

We have endorsed taking a “board of directors” approach with awarded projects to evaluate performance and to provide input & mentoring to achieve maximum impact. Council activities will reflect this strategy to assure our projects produce the results we expect to see for the use of the region’s Per Capita funds.

Sid will lead a small ad hoc group to establish a proactive “Programmatic Priorities Platform” for presentation to the Council. The Platform would focus on three areas: (1) Performance metrics of awarded projects; (2) Promotion of intra-regional activities that would lead to synergistic linkages to push for maximum impact; and (3) Inter-regional project development based on learning from current projects and the input of outside groups identified through intra-regional work. The result would be continual development of “connective tissue” arising from finding others in the region to join with GO No Va through partnerships and other linkages. At this writing, the group to put together the Programmatic Priorities Platform will include Sid, Sharon, Carolyn, and Scott Ralls. Others are welcomed to join.

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We also will recommend the Council pursues a consultant to assist in understanding needs / wants of local economic development offices and how GO No Va could best work with them; and to develop strategies for full engagement of local ED Officers with GO No Va goals and processes for awards of its funds. We expect our work will benefit from stronger linkages with the Officers of each jurisdiction, soliciting information on their own interests, and achieving mutual “wins” in leveraging GO Virginia funds in targeted areas. (Sharon and I participated in a statewide conference call this week to introduce us to the state GO Virginia Board’s consultants brought on to facilitate regional analysis, and that consultant’s findings will be useful here.)

We decided to host an informal meeting of the new members to the Council sometime between August 9 and 17. Once that event is set, you will also be notified. We plan to provide an orientation for them, and simply have a chance to get to know each other.

I’ll soon be sending everyone an email asking for their preference in committee membership. We have added an Outreach/Education committee, and we look for each member to commit to one of our committees. At this writing, those include the Finance Committee, the Projects Committee, the Governance Committee, and the new Outreach/Education committee.

Our Bylaws require updates and revisions, to include at least the new Outreach Committee and adding the Immediate Past Chair to the Executive Committee. Paul Liberty chairs the Governance Committee; Sue and Paul have already discussed the need for updates and she will affirm with Paul his plans for next steps.

We also discussed scheduling regular communications with the northern Virginia delegation to the General Assembly. Carolyn did an excellent job in starting those communications last year, in particular her presentation to the regular meeting of the delegation held in Richmond during each Assembly Session. We will continue that and are asking for a spot on their agenda early in 2019.

And finally, since our last Council meeting, Sid Banerjee has led the review and evaluation of the Tech Talent Pipeline’s Apprenticeship Initiative application. He represented the project to the state Board’s Work Group that has also evaluated the application and submitted responses to additional questions the DHCD staff and work group members had about the project. Sue has worked closely with Steve Partridge of NVCC and Bobbie Kilberg’s staff at NVTC to improve the

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application, to respond to DHCD in their requests for support to application to the state GO Virginia Board, and to set up a meeting with the members of the state Board who reside in No Va (to happen later this week). The proposal will be considered on August 14th, and we hope to report the state Board agrees to fully fund the project.

That’s it for the first meeting (other some other detail-oriented things that we did). Let us know if this summary works for you or if we can improve it. And thank you for your services to the region’s GO Virginia work.

Accrual Basis Friday, August 17, 2018 02:08 PM GMT-7 1/1

GO Northern VABALANCE SHEETAs of June 30, 2018

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BB&T 51,316.00

Total Bank Accounts $51,316.00

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable (A/R) 39,153.93

Total Accounts Receivable $39,153.93

Other Current Assets

Unbilled receivables 103,244.34

Total Other Current Assets $103,244.34

Total Current Assets $193,714.27

TOTAL ASSETS $193,714.27

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable (A/P) 43,738.93

Total Accounts Payable $43,738.93

Other Current Liabilities

Grant Advance 100,000.00

Total Other Current Liabilities $100,000.00

Total Current Liabilities $143,738.93

Total Liabilities $143,738.93

Equity

Retained Earnings

Net Income 49,975.34

Total Equity $49,975.34

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $193,714.27

Accrual Basis Tuesday, August 21, 2018 02:45 AM GMT-7 1/1

GO Northern VAPROFIT AND LOSSJuly 2017 - June 2018

TOTAL

Income

Grant Revenue 262,943.35

Total Income $262,943.35

GROSS PROFIT $262,943.35

Expenses

Administrative Expenses

Fiscal and Admin Support (NVRC) 3,769.59

Printing, Reproduction, advertising 209.44

Supplies, Equipment, Other Admin Exp 788.37

Total Administrative Expenses 4,767.40

Contract Services

Growth and Diversification Plan Development

93,500.00

Growth and Diversification Plan Implementation Support

13,000.00

Leadership / Management

Director (NVRC) 15,251.75

Interim Director (MArtha) 54,423.00

Meeting Support (NVRC) 8,836.15

Total Leadership / Management 78,510.90

Project Management and Administration

Assist with Competitive Applications 468.75

Per Capita Project Support (NVRC) 15,034.50

Per Capita Project Support, Add'l Funds to NVRC

819.00

Total Project Management and Administration

16,322.25

Total Contract Services 201,333.15

Marketing Outreach and Web Support 687.50

Meeting Related Expenses 1,394.53

Mileage and Travel Reimbursement 3,676.89

Other Misc Expenses 1,108.54

Total Expenses $212,968.01

NET OPERATING INCOME $49,975.34

NET INCOME $49,975.34

Accrual Basis Tuesday, August 21, 2018 03:13 AM GMT-7 1/1

GO Northern VABALANCE SHEETAs of July 31, 2018

TOTAL

ASSETS

Current Assets

Bank Accounts

BB&T 51,208.80

Total Bank Accounts $51,208.80

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable (A/R) 39,153.93

Total Accounts Receivable $39,153.93

Other Current Assets

Unbilled receivables 103,244.34

Total Other Current Assets $103,244.34

Total Current Assets $193,607.07

TOTAL ASSETS $193,607.07

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable (A/P) 43,738.93

Total Accounts Payable $43,738.93

Other Current Liabilities

Grant Advance 100,000.00

Total Other Current Liabilities $100,000.00

Total Current Liabilities $143,738.93

Total Liabilities $143,738.93

Equity

Retained Earnings 49,975.34

Net Income -107.20

Total Equity $49,868.14

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $193,607.07

Accrual Basis Tuesday, August 21, 2018 03:14 AM GMT-7 1/1

GO Northern VAPROFIT AND LOSS

July 2018

TOTAL

Income

Total Income

GROSS PROFIT $0.00

Expenses

Administrative Expenses

Supplies, Equipment, Other Admin Exp 107.20

Total Administrative Expenses 107.20

Total Expenses $107.20

NET OPERATING INCOME $ -107.20

NET INCOME $ -107.20

NameProjects

Comm FY18

Dr. Scott Brabrand 1

Hon. Ralph Buona 1

Jack Potter 1

David Guernsey 1

Greg Leisch 1

Eileen Ellsworth 1

Hon. Laurie DiRocco 1

Jerry Gordon 1

Scott Ralls 1Charlene Wheeless, Co-Chair 1Jim Cole 1

Sharon Virts 1

Sid Banerjee, Co-Chair 1Bobbie Kilberg 1Paul Liberty 1Danny Vargas 1Matt McQueen 1Todd Rowley 1Carolyn Parent Ex Officio