UMW’s National Reputation, Curriculum, Career Strengths Shine in 2024 ‘Fiske Guide’
The Fiske Guide to Colleges has once again named the University of Mary Washington among the country’s “best and most interesting” public and private four-year colleges and universities. UMW is among 11 Virginia universities and just over 300 schools in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and Ireland included in the 2024 edition of the Fiske Guide, its […]
DICKENSON COUNTY JOINS VIRGINIA HOUSING TO PRESENT AT THE AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION VIRGINIA CHAPTER ANNUAL CONFERENCE
DICKENSON COUNTY, VA- Dickenson County Director of Economic Development, Dana Cronkhite, was invited to present alongside Virginia Housing at the American Planning Association Virginia Chapter, annual conference in Roanoke, VA on July 17, 2023. The 2023 conference focus was “5 Points to Build a Sustainable Community for All”, which included components from Economic Development, The […]
95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension to Open in August
Travelers will be able to use the new 10 miles of 95 Express Lanes; remaining new access points to open late 2023 FREDERICKSBURG, Va.: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban North America will partially open a 10-mile extension of the 95 Express Lanes in August to reduce congestion on the Interstate 95 corridor […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce TO HOST ECONOMIC UPDATE
President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will provide economic update followed by questions-and-answers. [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce invites members and future members to hear from Tom Barkin, president & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on Tuesday, August 22 from 7:30-9:00 a.m. Barkin […]
U.S. Department of Defense Selects Kaléo to Develop Next Generation Nerve Agent Countermeasure
Contract valued at more than $39 million over five years Richmond, Virginia, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaléo, a privately-held U.S. pharmaceutical company, today announced their selection by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense’s (JPEO-CBRND) Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and […]
The Breeden Company’s Hampton Roads Multifamily Division Wins Multiple Awards
Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, a nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, is proud to announce its multifamily division won several industry awards, showcasing 10 new wins in categories such as Community of the Year, Best Amenities Package and more. The Awards of Excellence, presented by the Coastal Multifamily Housing Council, recognized The […]
CAESARS VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE JOINS DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chris Albrecht fills board slot for 2023 term [Danville, VA] – Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Caesars Virginia, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. He is one of 18 members of the Board who direct policy for the Chamber. Albrecht […]
Positive Phase III Results for Genentech’s Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) Twice a Year, 10-Minute Subcutaneous Injection in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Phase III OCARINA II trial met primary and secondary endpoints Ocrevus 10-minute injection has the potential to further improve the treatment experience and expand Ocrevus® usage in MS centers with IV capacity limitations or without IV infrastructure Ocrevus remains the first and only therapy approved for both RMS and PPMS, and more than 300,000 people […]
STATEMENT OF VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT & CEO ON VIRGINIA’S POSITION WITHIN CNBC’S TOP STATES FOR BUSINESS RANKINGS
Richmond, Virginia – Today, CNBC released its America’s Top States for Business 2023 national rankings. CNBC’s study employs 86 metrics across ten categories of competitiveness, which are developed with input from a range of business leaders, policy experts, and the states themselves. This year’s rankings placed greater emphasis on workforce, infrastructure, and economy. Based on Virginia’s 2023 […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Keynote Speaker for 7th Annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on August 23th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The business community comes together to honor and thank our region’s first responders for their outstanding contributions to our safety and well-being. Awards will be presented in the […]
