Events – South Central Virginia Business Alliance

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SCVBA 2026 Fall Membership & Networking Event

Connecting Local Businesses to Major Projects & New Opportunities

Southern Virginia is experiencing significant investment and development, creating new opportunities for local contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.

Join the South Central Virginia Business Alliance (SCVBA) on November 12 for an afternoon of industry insights, meaningful connections, and conversations about how regional businesses can position themselves to participate in major projects.

This year’s event will feature representatives from Hourigan, STACK Infrastructure, Strata Clean Energy, and Dominion Energy, bringing valuable perspectives on large-scale development, construction, energy infrastructure, and opportunities for local business participation.

Whether your company works in construction, skilled trades, transportation, logistics, professional services, or another supporting industry, this event is designed to help you connect with industry leaders, understand upcoming opportunities, and build relationships that can lead to new business.

Featured Industry Conversations

Investing in Southern Virginia: Projects, Partnerships & Regional Opportunities

Major investments in energy, technology, infrastructure, and industrial development are reshaping Southern Virginia’s economic landscape.

Hear from industry leaders about projects underway across the region, what these investments mean for local communities, and how regional businesses can participate in the opportunities they create.

Topics will include economic development, infrastructure needs, workforce development, community partnerships, and opportunities for local suppliers and service providers.

Scaling Up: Preparing Your Business for Major Project Partnerships

What does it take for a local business to work with a major developer, construction company, or energy infrastructure contractor?

This practical discussion will explore what larger companies look for when selecting subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.

Learn more about prequalification, procurement processes, safety standards, workforce capacity, and how to position your business to compete for contracting opportunities associated with major projects.

Participating companies include Hourigan, STACK Infrastructure, Strata Clean Energy, and Dominion Energy. Additional speakers and program details will be announced as confirmed.