IALR Power Point Presentation - April 19 2022TRANSFORMING A REGION
ON THE RISE
We are passionate about advancing our region as an area of choice
whether we help boost the economic base, partner to raise a skilled workforce,
or lift lives with technology.
Founded in 2002 as a political subdivision by the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research (IALR) serves Franklin, Halifax, Henry, Mecklenburg, Patrick and Pittsylvania counties
and the cities of Danville and Martinsville.
VISION
To realize Southern Virginia as home to a dynamic economy where all can live and thrive.
MISSION
To serve as a regional catalyst for economic transformation through applied research, advanced
learning, economic development, advanced
manufacturing and conference services.
A GROWING CAMPUS FOR A GROWING REGION
•The 92,000-square-foot IALR Main Building opened in 2004 and includes a multitude of high-tech conferencing spaces, some of which include a Great Hall that accommodates 750, an Atrium with capacity for 400, an Executive Auditorium that seats 125, and an Executive Boardroom.
•The Charles R. Hawkins Building (37,500 square feet) houses IALR’s Advanced Manufacturing division, the Gene Haas Center for Integrated Machining, a state-of-the-art additive manufacturing lab, and rapid-launch facilities to reduce start-up time for new or expanding
industry.
•SENTEC, a high-end, 26,000-square-foot building, includes a high bay (3,800 square feet), offices and research labs as leased tenant space for economic development purposes.
•The Rapid Launch Facility (14,000 square feet) includes two high bay launch spaces, office and meeting space to accommodate new and expanding industry needing start-up facilities.
•The Center for Manufacturing Advancement (51,250 square feet), currently under construction, is
projected to open in 2022. It will include rapid-launch facilities, as well as an ISO-certified
inspection lab, process improvement labs, and an industry 4.0 demonstration lab showcasing emerging technology.
ADVANCED LEARNING PROPELS
A SKILLED WORKFORCE
•Through multiple collaborations and partnerships,
the Advanced Learning department provides educational and workforce training programs, as well as informal learning opportunities, to develop a talent pipeline for the needs of regional employers.
•IALR expands career readiness; inspires lifelong
learning; and builds the region’s capacity for science, technology, engineering, mathematics and health (STEM-H).
APPLIED RESEARCH SUPPORTS
COMMERCIALIZATION
•The Applied Research team supports regional,
state, national and global companies by
offering first-class research assistance to improve their existing products or to create new products for the consumer market.
•Some advances include the nation’s first Plant Endophyte Research Center focusing on biostimulant research, the Virginia Tech-IALR
Controlled Environment Agriculture Innovation Center to help develop the industry of indoor farming, and the analytical chemistry research group that provides reliable, accurate testing services.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING
DRIVES GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS
•IALR supports high-performance, high-tech
manufacturers by providing a leading skilled workforce through quality, industry-led talent development programs for K-12 students, adults, incumbent workers and CNC high school and community college teachers.
•Rapid-launch space and wrap-around
services help companies locate to the area, reduce start-up time, and begin production and training while their facility development or expansion takes place.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVANCES THE REGION
•In partnership with the Southern Virginia
Regional Alliance, IALR supports collaboration with strong economic development networks to ensure visibility and to market the collective assets of the region, including sites, buildings and skilled labor force.
•Industry’s development needs are supported
through research, meeting spaces for prospect meetings, and rapid-launch space so that new companies may avoid start-up delays.
CONFERENCE SERVICES
CONVENE OPPORTUNITIES
•IALR supports tourism in Southern Virginia by hosting
conferences, summits and symposiums while also providing professional, modern meeting spaces for area businesses and organizations.
•IALR’s cutting-edge technology and exceptional customer service ensure state-of-the-art presentation
and conferencing capabilities that can connect
multiple spaces for overflow or break-out sessions —all with professional event management and planning support.
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