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 […]
UMW Receives $200,000 in V-TOP Grants for Expanding Internships
The University of Mary Washington has received $200,000 in Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP) grants to enhance internship and work-based learning opportunities. “There’s no substitute for a quality internship as part of the undergraduate experience,” said UMW Provost Timothy O’Donnell. “We are so pleased to have increased support to make this a reality for more UMW […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Donates Over 450 Easter Baskets to Local Youth
Fredericksburg, VA, (April 1, 2024) – In the spirit of Easter, Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is spreading joy and hope to vulnerable children in the Fredericksburg area through over 450 donated Easter baskets. This annual initiative aims to ensure that children in need receive treat-filled baskets during this holiday season. Since the program’s inception, MWHC […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Statement on Governor Youngkin’s Minimum Wage Veto
Today, Governor Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1, which would have raised Virginia’s hourly minimum wage to $15 by 2026. Although Virginia’s economy has recovered strongly from the pandemic, surpassing pre-pandemic employment levels, not all regions of the Commonwealth have experienced equal economic growth. Raising the hourly minimum wage to $15 would […]
