The 2025 Governor's Summit on Rural Prosperity is heading to Hanover County on Wednesday, October 29!

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A welcome reception will be held the evening prior on Tuesday, October 28 from 5:30PM to 7:30PM at Meadow Hall in Caroline County (13111 Dawn Boulevard, Doswell, VA 23047) .

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We are thrilled to announce that we've invited Governor Glenn Youngkin to be our keynote speaker! This year's sessions promise to be insightful, diving into crucial topics for Rural Virginia, including:

 

• Economic Development in rural Virginia

• Exploring the Virginia 250 Commission and its profound significance to rural Virginia and beyond

• Historic revitalization & preservation efforts in rural Virginia

• Data-driven insights into rural areas

• The vital role of agriculture & forestry

• Community Impact Project Presentation from the 2025 VRLI Cohort

• And many more topics pertinent to the future of Rural Virginia!



More featured speakers will be announced in the coming weeks — including prominent voices in Virginia’s leadership and the future of the Commonwealth. Stay tuned!



Don’t miss your chance to connect with elected officials, members of the Administration, rural leaders, innovators, and change-makers shaping the future of rural Virginia.