Natural Gas, Natural Advantage: Powering VA’s Future – US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Every day, natural gas provides consumers and businesses with the clean, reliable, and affordable energy needed to fuel our national and global economy. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), demand for this fuel is expected to reach record highs in the coming year. Now, more than ever, it’s critical we realize the economic, […]
ViaPath Foundation Announces Grant Recipients
Falls Church, VA – April 17, 2024 – The ViaPath Foundation today announced the recipients of its 2023 grant awards. Each of the eleven recipients promotes the Foundation’s mission of providing at-risk youth with the hope and meaningful opportunities that translate into real world success. ViaPath Technologies, a leading technology firm, established the ViaPath Foundation in 2022 to […]
SCHEV Announces New Agency Director
RICHMOND — After a nationwide search, the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) today announced its new agency director, A. Scott Fleming. Fleming, a 2023 appointee of Governor Youngkin to the Council (board), has resigned his appointment to serve as the SCHEV (agency) director. Scott Fleming has led a substantial career in the education […]
REC Celebrates Lineworker Appreciation Day
Fredericksburg, Va. – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) proudly invites the community to join in celebrating Lineworker Appreciation Day, which REC is celebrating on April 8. This day serves as an important reminder of the essential role lineworkers play in powering our communities and ensuring safe and reliable access to electricity. “Lineworkers are the unsung heroes […]
Boys Home of Virginia to host Spring Open House on April 25, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce their annual spring open house on Thursday, April 25. The event is open to the public. Guests are invited to meet staff and students, enjoy a wonderful lunch, and learn about the Boys Home program. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the new Hileman Leadership Center, […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce HIRES SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR
New Position Plays an Integral Role in Delivering High Value to Chamber Members [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that Delilah White has been hired as the Special Programs Coordinator, a newly created position that will play an integral role in delivering high value to […]
Commissioner Chuck Zingler, Department of Veteran Services – April Workforce Wire
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” –President George Washington I am very proud to present myself to you, this distinguished group of industries, businesses […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Statement of Support – Governor Youngkin’s Virginia Business Ready Expedited Permitting Program
Today, Governor Youngkin signed House Bill 1125 and Senate Bill 217, establishing a program to expedite the permitting process for transformational economic development projects in Virginia. Improving Virginia’s permitting process is a key goal of the Chamber’s strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030. The permitting process is often a major contributor to delays for important economic […]
AVERETT CONTINUES TO GROW ENROLLMENT DESPITE DECLINES IN NATIONAL TRENDS
DANVILLE, Va. (March 28, 2024) – While major headlines across the nation are shining a light on declines in college enrollment data, Averett University has seen steady growth. This spring, total enrollment at Averett grew by more than 8% year-over-year, and after the March term start for Averett Online, that growth has surged to a nearly […]
Xavier Richardson, Mary Washington Healthcare Honored with the Community Changemaker Award
Fredericksburg, VA, (April 3, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) congratulates Xavier Richardson, MWHC’s Chief Development Officer and President of Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital Foundations for receiving the Community Changemaker award by Nimali Fernando, MD, founder of the Dr. Yum Project. Mr. Richardson has been a long-time supporter of the many efforts of […]
