May 13-15, 2026
The Chicoteague Center
Chincoteague, VA
Presentations
Timmons Group - Local Workshop: Tools & Materials for Building Communities
Matthew Ebinger, AICP CZA
Senior Planner
Joe Moore, PE
Assistant Director of Infrastructure
Thomas B. Ruff, PE, PTOE, AICP
Senior Project Manager
Sandy C. Taylor
Director of Administration, ANPDC
Investing in Rural Virginia - The Rural Investment Collaborative
Jason Smith, Senior Community Development Advisor Federal Reserve Band of Richmond
Maria Saxton, Director of Planning & Community Development - Town of Clifton Forge & Alleghany County
Five Ways to tackle the most challenging items on your Financial TO-DO List
Bob Lauterberg, Partner and Member of the Coalition on Local Government, VML/VACo Finance
2026 General Assembly Updates
VML Staff
New Marijuana Law & the Workplace
Marcus Hensel, Managing Director - Virginia Risk Sharing Association (VRSA)
Social Media - Consistency is Key
Holland Perdue, Mayor - Town of Rocky Mount
What Your Attorney Wants You to Know! (handout)
Jan L. Proctor, County Attorney - County of Accomack
Green Infrastructure Technical Assistance for Towns
Tom Leigh, Local Government Specialist - Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
Agenda