The Virginia Smart Community Testbed: A Gateway to Economic Development
“Smart City” is a term that has become more frequently used in the past decade – but did you know that Stafford County is a smart community? A smart city or community integrates new technologies to enhance the quality of life for its citizens, businesses, and...
Stafford County and VIPC Celebrate the Success of the Virginia Smart Community Testbed
Commemoration includes new partners, technologies, and recognition as one of the Nation’s Best Smart Community Programs Stafford, VA – June 8, 2022 – Stafford County, the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC), and OST celebrated the success of...
The Virginia Smart Community Testbed in Stafford VA Launches the first Broadband Connectivity Project in North America
STAFFORD, VA – May 4, 2022 – The Virginia Smart Community Testbed launched an energy efficient, broadband connectivity smart pole as a new pilot project for smart community solutions. The first phase installation, which includes the BrightSites Smart Pole...
Seven startups accepted into Stafford, VA cohort of RIoT Accelerator Program
Up and coming ventures from Stafford and beyond to participate in a 12-week intensive business program this Summer. STAFFORD, VA – April 25, 2022 – RIoT, the North Carolina-based economic development nonprofit, has accepted seven early stage startups into...