Registration has opened for the Southern Virginia Regional Housing Summit, held on Oct. 17, at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, 150 Slayton Avenue, Danville.

The summit will aim to spark new residential housing in the region. Developers, builders, contractors, home renovators, financial institution representatives, architects, and community advocates are encouraged to attend.

This full-day event will feature presentations on local, state, and federal funding options, a panel showcasing examples of housing projects currently underway, and an exhibit hall. In addition, participating localities will provide information about single- and multi-family development opportunities throughout the Southern Virginia region. More information on speakers will be announced closer to the event date.

Sponsors to date for this event include Virginia Housing Development Authority, Dewberry, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, The Lester Group, Caesars Virginia, Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority, Dan River Realtors Association, Movement Mortgage, Solex Architecture, Blair Construction, Riverside Roof Truss, Townhomes at Hermitage, Southern Virginia Regional Alliance, Chandler Concrete, Wilkins & Co., Danville Community College, Cothran Schoonover Insurance, Southside Investing, SoVa Legal, Hurt and Profitt, and Habitat for
Humanity.

Registration closes Oct. 6. For more information and to register, visit
https://www.discoverdanville.com/southern-virginia-regional-housing-summit/.