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2026 Next-Gen Smart Logistics & Supply Chain Conference Slated
2026 Next-Gen Smart Logistics & Supply Chain Conference Slated
Ribbon Cutting Marks Launch of Cardinal Center for Autonomy and Energy Funded by the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission
CCALS announces the establishment of an Energy-Centric Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Center for Critical Infrastructure, made possible through a $490,000 grant from the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission’s (TRRC) Energy Ingenuity Fund.
Dr. Jeffrey J. Fox Elected Chair of the Board for CCALS
Dr. Jeffrey Fox has been elected the Chair of the Board for Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS).
Dr. Fox is the Assistant Dean for Research in the University of Virginia’s School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Dr. Dawit Haile Elected Chair of the Board for CCALS
Dr. Dawit Haile has been elected the Chair of the Board for Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS).
Dr. Haile is a professor of Computer Science and Mathematics and is currently serving as a Dean for the College of Engineering and Technology and Interim Dean for the College of Natural and Health Sciences at Virginia State University (VSU)
Proposal to Boost Cloud Computing, Research and Manufacturing Resources
A recent budget proposal could bring enhanced cloud computing to Virginia and lend an economic boost to manufacturing in the Petersburg area, while bringing key Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority (VIPA) members on site together.
EDA awards $70K grant to Crater Planning District Commission
The Petersburg Progress-Index reports that the U. S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) recently announced the Crater Planning District Commission will receive a $70,000 economic development grant award to be matched with $30,000 in Commission funds, to enable the Commission to continue important economic development initiatives in the region.
Route Analysis Tools Benefit the Commonwealth
Moving goods through the Commonwealth is a challenge. But two University of Virginia graduate engineering students are working to develop route analysis tools for land and water that improve that process and benefit the industry.
Pamela Norris Appointed Chair of the Board for CCALS
Dr. Pamela Norris has been appointed the Chair of the Board for Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS).
Vince Barnett Appointed Vice Chair of the Board for CCALS
Vincent J. Barnett, has been appointed the Vice Chair of the Board for Commonwealth Center for Advanced Logistics Systems (CCALS).
CCALS Holds Logistics Workshop on Intermodal Mobility of Goods & Services
CCALS held its first logistics innovation workshop on Intermodal Mobility of Goods & Services in Richmond on April 30, 2019.
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