Author: Hannah Emerson

LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS RECOGNIZED WITH AWARDS

June 13th, 2023

DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CHAMBER EVENT SPOTLIGHTED SIX INDIVIDUALS AND TWO BUSINESSES FOR EXCELLENCE.  [Danville, VA] – Leadership and achievement were honored on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards event. The Professional and Community Engagement Awards or PACE Awards showcase exceptional young professionals under age 40 who either live […]

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Community Conversation: Mental Well-being and Your Cardiovascular Health Free Webinar presented by Kaiser Permanente

June 13th, 2023

Chronic stress places a serious strain on your heart and increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Hear from Dr. Rida Laeeq and Dr. Stacey Neal of Kaiser Permanente and Telemundo 44’s Stephanie Ochoa tips for keeping your heart and mind healthy and putting self-care first, even when it feels impossible. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQC60KpPUlk&list=PLkLLrMAVwsKSZSCEMqesJEaz9G83kNxL_  

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The Breeden Company Continues Virginia Beach Expansion with Construction of 115-Unit Multifamily Community

June 12th, 2023

Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, announced today they have broken ground on Ascend at Hilltop, a $46 million multifamily project in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Breeden Construction serves as general contractor on the project. The Breeden Company’s Property Management division will manage the asset once construction is […]

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Virginia Leaders in Business and Health Care Gather for the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference

June 8th, 2023

Virginia Leaders in Business and Health Care Gather for the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference “Transforming Virginia’s Health Care Future” RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference concluded with participation from over 350 attendees. In its 13th year, the conference was co-hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare […]

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Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce AWARDS $77,000 IN 2023 REV UP DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA Competition

June 5th, 2023

Eight businesses in danville and pittsylvania county receive funding [Danville, VA] – A new cabinetry design business and an expanding daycare center won the top prizes in the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Rev Up Danville Pittsylvania competition.  Eight small businesses were awarded $77,000 to open or expand their businesses in the city […]

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Barry DuVal- Commentary: Incentivizing Job Creation Benefits All Virginians

June 2nd, 2023

A recent opinion piece (“After reneging on promises, Va. must halt tax handouts to Amazon,” May 16) arguing for Virginia to end its job-creating partnership with Amazon relied on a misunderstanding of basic economics and the bipartisan deal that was struck to bring the company’s second headquarters to the commonwealth. Instead, the facts show that the […]

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Employer Spotlight: CGI

May 31st, 2023

CGI is among the largest independent IT and business consulting services firms in the world. With 90,000 consultants and professionals across the globe, CGI delivers an end-to-end portfolio of capabilities, from strategic IT and business consulting to systems integration, managed IT and business process services and intellectual property solutions. CGIʼs early career programs give you […]

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New College of Business Dean Brings Expertise, Shared Values to UMW

May 30th, 2023

Organizational leadership isn’t just a scholarly discipline for Filiz Tabak. It’s also a specialty she has successfully practiced over the past 28 years in the College of Business & Economics at Towson University – as a faculty member, graduate program director, department chair and, most recently, acting associate dean. Now Tabak brings that expertise to […]

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REC Linemen Stand Out at Annual Competition

May 25th, 2023

Fredericksburg, Va. — REC linemen successfully competed at the 19th Annual Terex Gaff-n-Go Rodeo on May 19 and 20 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. The annual event provides linemen the opportunity to compete in a challenging environment and demonstrate their skills. The rodeo attracts the best line workers from the East Coast, including REC, […]

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Stafford County Economic Development Authority Holds Annual Business Appreciation Reception

May 24th, 2023

Honoring Businesses through the Decades. STAFFORD, VA – The Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) held their annual Business Appreciation Reception on May 17, 2023, at Cyber Bytes Foundation located at 1010 Corporate Drive. This year’s theme ‘Celebrating Businesses through the Decades’ exemplified the Stafford community’s growth over the years and shadowed the future of business. […]

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