The Breeden Company Selects Its Employee of the Year, a Top Award
Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, announced the winner of their Fifth Annual Employee of the Year Awards. Claudia Alvarez, property manager at Emerald Point Apartments in Virginia Beach was selected as the 2022 Employee of the Year. Luceita Hart, corporate accountant, and Zach Smith, estimator with […]
UMW Workshop Shares Makerspace Magic With Stafford Educators
The University of Mary Washington’s College of Education (COE) hosted a hands-on field trip last month for Stafford County Public School teachers, who left with plenty of lessons to take back to their classrooms. The main goal of the day was helping educators discover new, innovative resources to implement into their academic toolkit. Each one […]
REC Gives more than $94,500 to Nonprofits
Fredericksburg, Va. — This fall, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) The Power of Change awarded more than $94,500 in funding to support 24 local nonprofits. “The generosity of our member-owners results in meaningful donations to local organizations that make a difference in our communities,” said Casey Hollins, Managing Director – Communications and Public Relations. “This round […]
The Breeden Company’s Property Management Division Wins Several Industry National Awards
Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, is pleased to announce that six of the organization’s property management division’s associates won nationally coveted awards at the Multi-Housing News Awards of Excellence on December 1, 2022 in New York City. The awards honor current and upcoming multifamily development projects, […]
REC Names Director of Fleet Operations & Services
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Frank Jerow as Director of Fleet Operations and Services. In this role, Jerow oversees the daily operations of the Cooperative’s regional shops in Bowling Green, Culpeper and Front Royal. He plans, organizes, directs and coordinates all maintenance and repairs necessary on all REC equipment and vehicles. […]
Employer Spotlight: Atlantic Union Bank
Atlantic Union Bank, located in Virginia and beyond, offers a wide range of financial solutions including checking accounts, savings accounts, business loans and more. In 2017, Atlantic Union Bank created their Diversity Summer Internship Program with a goal to offer a professional career experience through strategic work assignments and meaningful projects, designed to allow talented […]
UMW and Stafford County Public Schools Awarded Planning Grant for Lab School
Media Contacts: Amy Jessee, Executive Director of University Communications at UMW, ajessee@umw.edu or 540/654-1686 Sandra K. Osborn, Chief Communications Officer, Stafford County Public Schools, 540-658-6708 or osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net The University of Mary Washington in partnership with Stafford County Public Schools has been awarded a College Partnership Laboratory School (Lab School) Planning Grant from the Virginia Department […]
REC Supports Caroline County Parks & Rec
Fredericksburg, Va. — The Caroline County Department of Public Works successfully completed renovations at the County’s Main Recreational Park and needed assistance with relocating an extra 35-foot flagpole to a prominent spot between the two ball fields. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) linemen Mike Luck, Zach Smith, Zack Zelenick, Robert Bertram, Justin Perez and Kevin Johnson […]
Averett University Introduces New Board Chair, First Woman of Color in Distinguished Position
Averett University introduces its alumna and seven-year Trustee Dr. Annie Wimbish ’81 as Chair of the Averett Board of Trustees – the first woman of color to serve in the role. Wimbish has been a professional leader and educator across the South for nearly 40 years, serving in roles from teacher assistant to superintendent of […]
PRESS RELEASE: Business Leaders from Across Virginia Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade
PRESS RELEASE: Business Leaders from Across Virginia Gather in Richmond for 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade “Ensuring Virginia Competes to win in the National & Global Economy” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Hannah Emerson h.emerson@vachamber.com RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – This afternoon, the 2022 Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade, hosted by the […]
