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 […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce ANNOUNCES DESTINATION FOR FALL 2024 TRAVEL
Tuscany is the most popular region in Italy and offers visitors the best of all things Italian [Danville, VA] – Tuscany, a region in Italy famous for its world-class art collections, charming medieval hill towns, and […]
Governor Appoints Two New Members to UMW Board of Visitors
The Virginia Governor’s Office announced on Friday the appointment of two new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors. Christopher Newman, executive vice president, system chief operating officer and chief medical officer for Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), and Rachel Greszler ’03, senior research fellow for workforce and public finance in the Roe […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEW PLANE AT AVIATION DAY 2024
Averett University’s Department of Aeronautics welcomed the newest member of its impressive fleet of airplanes at its annual Aviation Day on Friday, March 15. The day featured alumni, current students, prospective students and their families, aviation partners and University faculty and staff to celebrate this yearly event. The highlight of the ceremony, held in an airplane hangar […]
Bowers Recognized as Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the recognized leader in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites utilizing the pultrusion process, is pleased to announce Carrie Bowers (Process Engineering Manager), was recently recognized by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM), receiving its Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing Award in the Management Category. The award seeks […]
Goodwill Opens New Forest Road Store and Donation Center
New Store Features Expanded Shopping and Donation Spaces and New Signage with Familiar Faces Lynchburg, Va. – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys opened a new store location at 19325 Forest Road in Lynchburg. The new Forest store features more than 12,000 square feet of shopping space along with a convenient, covered drop-off donation center. “We are excited […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Statement on Governor Youngkin’s Class Action Veto
Today, Governor Youngkin vetoed Senate Bill 259 and House Bill 418, which would have created class action lawsuits in Virginia courts. The Chamber’s strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030, emphasizes the importance of a strong legal climate in attracting new business, incentivizing business expansion, and promoting economic growth. If these bills were enacted into law, particularly […]
REC President and CEO, John D. Hewa, Honored with Prestigious Diversity Champion Award
Fredericksburg, Va.—Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) President and CEO, John D. Hewa, was recently recognized for making outstanding contributions to lead and promote diversity, equity and inclusion at the Cooperative. Hewa was honored with the Curtis Wynn Diversity Champion Award by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), which also recognized Betty Jo Kiesow, vice president […]
REC Names Managing Director–Energy Solutions and Clean Energy
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Karan Patel to Managing Director–Energy Solutions and Clean Energy. In his new role, Patel will be pivotal in helping members save money by focusing on the integration and expansion of energy solutions and clean energy technologies. “The work that Patel and his team will undertake is […]
Boys Home Inducts Mr. Donnie Wheatley into the 2024 Hall of Fame
Boys Home of Virginia will host a special event on Friday, March 22 to induct Mr. Donnie Wheatley into the Boys Home Hall of Fame, Class of 2024. The Hall of Fame began in 1998 to celebrate outstanding contributions made to the Boys Home organization. It has been several years since the Hall of Fame […]
