2019 Virginia Partner Profiles
VC3
Since 1994, VC3 has been on the leading edge of Information Technology, providing a full range of IT solutions and services to local government organizations. As the trusted technology partner for over 220 municipalities, municipal leagues, and regional development organizations across the U.S., VC3 can leverage its expertise to ensure your organization utilizes technology to better serve your members.
Contact: Kathleen Hall Email: kathleen.hall@vc3.com
Website: https://vc3.com/
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Virginia Association of Counties Group Self-Insurance Risk Pool (VACORP)
VACORP provides coverage and risk management expertise to local government entities throughout Virginia for over 25 years. By pooling risks, members enjoy the benefits of comprehensive coverage, cost savings and price stability. Unlike a commercial carrier, VACORP is governed by a Supervisory Board that is comprised of pool members that have a common interest. As a member governed organization, VACORP knows and understands its members’ needs and has a proven record of quickly responding to the changes in state laws and mandates.
Contact: Kathleen D. Guzi Email: kguzi@riskprograms.com
Website: http://www.vacorp.org/
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Virginia Department of Housing & Community Development
The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is committed to creating safe, affordable, and prosperous communities to live, work and do business in Virginia. DHCD partners with Virginia’s communities to develop their economic potential, regulates Virginia’s building and fire codes, provides training and certification for building officials and invests more than $100 million each year into housing and community development projects throughout the state, the majority of which are designed to help low-to-moderate income citizens. By partnering with local governments, nonprofit groups, state and federal agencies, and others, DHCD is working to improve the quality of life for Virginians.
Contact: Velma Ballard Email: velma.ballard@dhcd.virginia.gov
Website: http://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/
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Virginia Housing Development Authority (VHDA)
Since its creation in 1972 by the Virginia General Assembly, VHDA has helped Virginians attain quality, affordable housing through public-private partnerships with local governments, community service organizations, lenders, realtors, developers and many others. VHDA provides mortgages for first-time homebuyers, as well as financing for apartment communities and neighborhood revitalization efforts. They offer free homebuyer classes, support housing counseling, and help people with disabilities and the elderly make their homes more livable. They also administer the federal Housing Choice Voucher and Housing Credit programs in Virginia. VHDA is self-supporting and receives no state taxpayer dollars to fund its programs. Instead, they raise money in the capital markets, and contribute a significant portion of their net revenues each year to help meet Virginia’s housing needs.
Contact: Dani Morrison Email: dani.morrison@vhda.com
Website: https://www.vhda.com/Pages/Home.aspx
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Virginia Resources Authority
VRA provides innovative and cost-effective financial solutions to meet the infrastructure needs of communities. From water and sewer improvements to transportation and public safety projects, VRA is available to assist local governments and regional authorities with affordable financing for all their capital improvement needs. Since its inception in 1984, VRA has provided over $8.5 billion of financing for more than 1,800 infrastructure projects across Virginia.
Contact: Jean Bass Email: JBass@VirginiaResources.org
Website: https://www.virginiaresources.gov/
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Virginia Tourism Corporation
The Virginia Tourism Corporation promotes travel to Virginia, as well as filming in Virginia through the Virginia Film Office. The Virginia Tourism Corporation assists Virginia communities in realizing their economic potential through tourism marketing, product and community development, planning and financial assistance. The Virginia Tourism Corporation is the organization behind the Virginia is for Lovers brand, one of the most recognized travel brands in the world.
Contact: Steve Galyean Email: sgalyean@virginia.org
Websites: https://www.vatc.org/ and https://www.virginia.org/