About Us
What is CCALS?
The Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS) is a Virginia-based, non-profit consortium of universities, industry partners, and government organizations advancing innovation in logistics, energy, transportation, and emerging technologies. CCALS serves as a neutral convener, bringing together research, industry expertise, and public-sector leadership to develop practical solutions that strengthen Virginia’s economy, improve resilience, and prepare the workforce for the industries of tomorrow.
What is CCALS' legal structure?
CCALS is a Virginia non-stock corporation that has been determined to be tax-exempt for federal income tax purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
What is the organizational structure of CCALS?
Organizing University Members and Organizing Industry Members have the right to designate a representative on the Board of Directors.
CCALS is operated by a Board of Directors that provides oversight, elects officers, approves budgets, establishes operational policies and bylaws, and has overall oversight over the corporation.
How does an organization work with CCALS?
One of our hallmarks is our willingness to be available for informal problem solving. If you feel that our broad skill sets might be useful to your organization, please call or email. We are eager to have a conversation about your goals and how we can help, and if it appears we are a good fit, we can work from there.
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CCALS offers its partners a unique economic and workforce advantage: A world class university ecosystem of advanced logistics innovation and excellence.