Commonwealth of Virginia Employee Engagement - COVEE

06/10/2026

🚗 Stop by for FREEBIES & Learn How to Drive Safer This Summer☀️🚗

⚡ Speeding is a leading cause of crashes—but you can help change that!

We’re teaming up with Virginia Department of Transportation at Virginia’s busiest Safety Rest Areas all summer long to bring crucial speed safety tips directly to drivers like you.

Stop by and say hi while you stretch your legs! Learn how slowing down saves lives and snag some awesome freebies while learning easy tips to stay safe on the road.

📅 Mark your calendar!

• June 12, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — Dinwiddie, Northbound I-85 (Mile Marker 55)
• July 1, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm — New Kent, Eastbound I-64 (Mile Marker 214)
• July 15, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — New Kent, Westbound I-64 (Mile Marker 214)
• July 23, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm — Caroline County, Southbound I-95 (Mile Marker 107)
• July 30, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — Caroline County, Northbound I-95 (Mile Marker 107)
• Aug 13, 8:30 am - 11:30 am — Caroline County, Northbound I-95 (Mile Marker 107)

Don’t miss this chance to grab free gear and learn simple ways to keep our roads safer. See you there!

06/10/2026

06/01/2026

Transform your business with no-cost AI training and tools from Google!

Through the Google AI Professional Certificate, you can equip your entire team with practical AI skills to help you build an AI-fluent team, get more done faster, and unlock new opportunities for your business.

In partnership with Virginia Works, Google is offering small businesses three months of no-cost access to Google Workspace with Gemini, which includes custom business email, 2 TB of storage, appointment booking, and premium Workspace apps like Gmail, Docs, and Meet with enterprise-grade security (terms apply) with your enrollment.

This offer is limited, so don't hesitate! Enroll today at goo.gle/smb-virginiaworks

05/27/2026

Head's up everyone! This event has unfortunately been canceled due to the rain.

See more upcoming events hosted by On The Square VA and On the Square VA Farmers Market at: https://dgs.virginia.gov/dgs/directors-office/onthesquareva

Stay dry out there! 😊

Close Out National Bike Month with the Office of the First Gentleman!

Tomorrow, First Gentleman Adam Spanberger will be hosting a mid-week ride on the Virginia Capital Trail. Departing from Great Shiplock Park, you can expect a casual 4 mile ride out (8 miles total) with refreshments at the half-way point. This group ride is open to cyclists of all experience levels!

Date: Tomorrow, May 27th

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: 2803 Dock St., Richmond, VA 23223

Registration is required to attend. Grab your spot today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gdj5d9h/lp/9ccb4fbf-a3a3-4674-ace3-e28aa6ee46a1

Virginia Capital Trail Foundation On the Square VA Farmers Market CommonHealth Richmond Area Bicycling Association - RABA Bike Walk RVA Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation

05/26/2026

Charity registration for the 2026 Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC) is open!

The CVC has been the official workplace giving program for Virginia's state employees since 1997. By participating, your 501(c)(3) organization can gain gains visibility across the entire public workforce and access to a community dedicated to local impact through payroll deductions, direct giving, volunteerism, and more.

Remember - even if you participated in 2025, you must register annually for inclusion in the new campaign year!

All applications must be submitted by May 31st.

Register Today At: https://cvc.virginia.gov/forcharities.html

The CVC Charity Sign-Up Flyer can be found here: http://bit.ly/47NmMny

Questions? Reach out to our team at [email protected].

05/26/2026

The Bike-Friendly City Challenge continues, with the River City riding the tides into first this week 🌊 the C-villians looking fierce like C-villains in second 🕶️ and Chappell Roanoke positivity hot to go in third 🔥

Trying to catch up? Good luck, babe! The competition rides on until the end of the month, so be sure to log your bike trips in the ConnectingVA app today📲

05/26/2026

Close Out National Bike Month with the Office of the First Gentleman!

Tomorrow, First Gentleman Adam Spanberger will be hosting a mid-week ride on the Virginia Capital Trail. Departing from Great Shiplock Park, you can expect a casual 4 mile ride out (8 miles total) with refreshments at the half-way point. This group ride is open to cyclists of all experience levels!

Date: Tomorrow, May 27th

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: 2803 Dock St., Richmond, VA 23223

Registration is required to attend. Grab your spot today: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gdj5d9h/lp/9ccb4fbf-a3a3-4674-ace3-e28aa6ee46a1

Virginia Capital Trail Foundation On the Square VA Farmers Market CommonHealth Richmond Area Bicycling Association - RABA Bike Walk RVA Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation