Virginia Business Opinion: Making the business case for InternshipsVA
In a Virginia Business opinion piece by Dennis Treacy and Jennifer Siciliano, they argue that the new statewide InternshipsVA initiative will help Virginia employers develop and retain talent by expanding high-quality, paid internships through public-private collaboration. The program offers practical guidance and matching grants to make internships more affordable for small and mid-sized businesses, while giving […]
Governor Spanberger Announces Expansion of Paid Internship Opportunities with Virginia Businesses
InternshipsVA Helps Businesses Create Internship Programs RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today launched InternshipsVA, a new statewide program to help Virginia employers design and launch high-quality, paid internships for higher education students in Virginia. The Commonwealth has committed $14.5 million each year to support this program. The Governor was joined by leaders of the Virginia […]
Jennifer Siciliano, Chief External Affairs Officer of UVA Health, Elected Chair of Virginia Chamber Board of Directors
RICHMOND, VA–February 4, 2026–The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced the election of Jen Siciliano, chief external affairs officer of UVA Health, as chair of the Virginia Chamber’s Board of Directors for 2026. Siciliano was elected during the Chamber’s Annual Meeting and brings over 30 years of leadership and public policy experience to the role. […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Launches New Car Seat Safety Program, Certified as a Virginia Safety Seat Check Station
Fredericksburg, VA, (January 29, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has been certified as a Safety Seat Check Station by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), effective January 2026. The program was made possible after four members of the Integrated Management for the Prevention and Care of Trauma (IMPACT) Team completed the three-day Child Passenger […]
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Rhythmic Restorations, LLC
RICHLANDS, VA – JANUARY 29, 2026 – What all started when a fellow band member gave Christopher Blankenship a box of parts leading him to build a guitar for his son, turned into a hobby and he began ordering more parts and turning out custom guitars. It came full circle recently when Blankenship and his […]
Mary Washington Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Earns Re-Accreditation by the American College of Radiology®
Fredericksburg, VA, (January 27, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare’s (MWHC) Regional Cancer Center (RCC) Radiation Oncology has been awarded a three-year re-accreditation following a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). Radiation oncology, or radiation therapy, uses carefully targeted high-energy radiation to treat cancer—either to cure the disease or to alleviate pain and symptoms […]
Bus Stop Artisan Market & Workshop Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
BIG STONE GAP, VA – JANUARY 26, 2026 – Creating a regional hub for area artisans to reach local residents and visitors alike is the goal Deborah and Ryan Adams had as they opened the Bus Stop Artisan Market and Workshop in Big Stone Gap, VA. Now, several months later, the Bus Stop location at […]
Fredericksburg Food Bank, UMW Partner to Offer AC Units in ‘Eagle Air Support’
A new program aimed at placing air conditioning units in the homes of Fredericksburg area residents this summer has taken flight. Dubbed “Eagle Air Support” by organizers, the joint effort of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and the University of Mary Washington will reuse surplus window air conditioners from UMW’s Fredericksburg campus. The program will […]
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Announces New President, Officers & Board Members
Brandon Butterworth tapped to lead H/PG Chamber as President Hopewell, Va. (Jan. 20, 2026) – The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce (H/PG Chamber) is excited to announce that Brandon Butterworth, Head of School at West End Christian School in Hopewell, Va., has been elected President of the organization’s board of directors. He succeeds Kerrick Loyd, […]
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Is Prepared for Weekend Winter Weather, Encourages Members to Prepare
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is monitoring the significant winter weather system projected to affect much of its 22-county service territory beginning Saturday, Jan. 24 and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 25. REC is prepared to respond to any power outages with crew plans for staging and adequate materials for storm response. Here are […]
