Virginia SCC Approves Dominion’s Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center: What it Means for the Commonwealth
November 26, 2025 – Yesterday afternoon, the Virginia State Corporation Commission officially approved Dominion Energy’s plan to build a new 944-megawatt natural-gas peaker plant in Chesterfield County, the Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center (CERC). This decision marks an important step toward strengthening Virginia’s energy infrastructure at a time of rapidly growing demand. In September, Keith Martin, […]
Deltek Unveils Intelligent Platform Innovations that Elevate the Project Lifecycle
New AI capabilities deliver the speed, clarity, and control that high-stakes work demands Herndon, VA – November 12, 2025 – Deltek®, the intelligent platform for project-based businesses, today unveiled its next-generation platform and brand evolution at Deltek ProjectCon 2025, the company’s annual customer conference. Together, these announcements mark a major step forward in Deltek’s vision to elevate […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Selects Richmond Based Top Line Growth Partners to Lead President & CEO Search
RICHMOND, VA — November 18, 2025 — The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced that it has retained Top Line Growth Partners, a Virginia-based national executive search and leadership advisory firm, to lead the search for the organization’s next President & CEO. Top Line Growth Partners and its leader of executive search, Russ Bencks, bring […]
Business Executives Explore Essential Role of Early Childhood Care & Education to Support Virginia’s Economic Infrastructure and Development
Richmond, VA (Nov. 14, 2025) – The Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF) hosted an Executive Briefing on “The Economics of Early Childhood” for statewide business, economic development, education and legislative leaders. The 12th annual Executive Briefing on Nov. 14, 2025, which drew approximately 150 attendees from across the Commonwealth, provided […]
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE’S JOHN HEWA URGES VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERS TO CHANGE THE BUSINESS OF ENERGY IN THE COMMONWEALTH
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) President and CEO John Hewa gave the keynote address at the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Infrastructure Forum on Oct. 28, 2025. “Infrastructure is the backbone of Virginia’s economic competitiveness,” said Keith Martin, Interim President and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. “From reliable energy and efficient transportation to broadband […]
Mary Washington Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program Earns Accreditation by American Society of Health System Pharmacists
Fredericksburg, VA, October 16, 2025 – Mary Washington Hospital is proud to announce that its Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency Program has been granted full accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the sole accrediting body for pharmacy residency programs in the United States. Following a comprehensive survey conducted in March 2025, and a […]
Student Support and Counseling Services Rise in the Rankings at UMW
On a sunny autumn afternoon, University of Mary Washington students flock to a table on Campus Walk. While snacking on sandwiches and cookies donated by local businesses, they’re learning about UMW’s Talley Center for Counseling Services and contributing to an increasingly prevalent discussion about mental health on college campuses. “We’re young adults who are on […]
Bridging Military Service and the Workforce: How Universities and Corporations Can Successfully Build a Veteran Talent Pipeline
By Kathleen T. Jabs and Andrew B. Warren The Commonwealth of Virginia is consistently recognized as a top state for employment of veterans and their spouses. We can build on that acclaim by leading the nation in forming a stronger, smarter, and more inclusive military-to-workforce talent pipeline. These efforts are not simply good for corporate […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Legislative Award Recipients
Richmond, Virginia – November 6, 2025 – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce today announced its 2025 Legislative Awards, honoring members of the General Assembly whose leadership and policy efforts during the 2025 General Assembly session strengthened Virginia’s business and economic competitiveness. The Virginia Chamber looks forward to continuing to work with these legislators, and the […]
THE POWER OF CHANGE AWARDS $118,858 IN REC MEMBER-FUNDED GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS 22 COUNTIES
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is proud to announce that, through the generosity of its members, The Power of Change program has awarded $118,858 in funding to 33 nonprofits across its 22-county service area. The funding supports underserved populations through a diverse range of projects focused on food insecurity, housing and shelter assistance, health and education […]
