Author: Sarah Muse

FAIRFAX COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES GEORGE D. THOMAS AS NEXT PRESIDENT AND CEO

June 24th, 2026

Global Business Executive and Innovation Leader Positioned to Accelerate Fairfax County’s Leadership in the Industries Shaping the Future Economy FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA — The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) Commission today announced the appointment of George D. Thomas as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, opening a new chapter of growth, innovation, and global […]

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Kaiser Permanente names Emily Holliman president of Mid-Atlantic States region Holliman previously served as interim president of the market

June 23rd, 2026

OAKLAND, Calif. — Kaiser Permanente has appointed Emily Holliman as president of its Mid-Atlantic States market, effective immediately. Holliman has served as the region’s interim president since June 2025, leading efforts to provide high-quality, integrated health care and coverage to the organization’s nearly 750,000 members across 35 medical centers in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. A […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center earns national re-accreditation from the American College of Surgeons for Breast Cancer

June 23rd, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marketing & Communications 1340 Central Park Blvd., Suite 210 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ph: 540.741.1412 Fax: 540.741.1511 www.mwhc.com Contact: Tamra Wheeler, Public Relations Coordinator, tamra.wheeler@mwhc.com    Recognition highlights commitment to high-quality, comprehensive breast care FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (June 23, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare has earned re-accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), […]

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What Virginia Employers Need to Know Before July 1

June 22nd, 2026        Ethan Betterton

This year’s General Assembly session saw the passage of several major employment laws in the Commonwealth, many of which will go into effect on July 1, 2026. Read on for more information about the new laws Virginia employers need to know before July 1.  Wage/Salary Ranges and Inquiries  House Bill 636 and Senate Bill 215 create a new […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare celebrates first residency graduates, expands physician training programs

June 9th, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marketing & Communications 1340 Central Park Blvd., Suite 210 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ph: 540.741.1412 Fax: 540.741.1511 www.mwhc.com Contact: Tamra Wheeler, Public Relations Coordinator, tamra.wheeler@mwhc.com  Mary Washington Healthcare celebrates first residency graduates, expands physician training programs Fredericksburg, Virginia (June 9, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare is celebrating a major milestone with the graduation of its first class […]

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Virginia Chamber Names Hall as New President and CEO 

June 4th, 2026

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of Brad N. Hall as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) after a national search. He will assume the position on June 29, 2026. Hall succeeds Keith Martin, who has served as Interim CEO since August of 2025. Keith will remain with the Chamber […]

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Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg Graduates the Class of 2026

May 20th, 2026

Media Contact: Gretchen Rusden Marketing & Communications Manager marketing@fxbgchamber.org 540-373-9537 Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg Graduates the Class of 2026 FREDERICKSBURG – The Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg program graduated its nineteenth class during a May 15th ceremony at the Fredericksburg Country Club. The 2026 class was led by five faculty with extensive experience with leadership development and training: Dr. […]

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VCEDA Grant Will Assist in Workforce Development Of Two UVA Wise Pilot Programs

May 20th, 2026

Hospitality and Tourism; Culinary, Restaurant, Event Management Programs Planned WISE, VA – MAY 19, 2026 – An up to $230,016 grant from the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority (VCEDA) will be used for workforce development and training for Hospitality and Tourism Management and Culinary, Restaurant and Event Management trainee pilot programs at the University of Virginia’s […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER LAUNCHES STATEWIDE “KEEP VIRGINIA OPEN” CAMPAIGN HONORING BUSINESS COMMITMENTS

May 19th, 2026

Statewide effort focuses on Virginia’s business climate and long-term investment outlook ahead of the budget vote RICHMOND, Va., May 19, 2026 — As General Assembly budget conferees work toward an upcoming vote, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce today launched “Keep Virginia Open,” a statewide campaign focused on the Commonwealth’s track record of honoring commitments to businesses. […]

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EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Mid-Atlantic finalists

May 14th, 2026

Entrepreneur Of The Year® Mid-Atlantic is part of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program, a global competition celebrating dreamers, builders and visionaries shaping the future of business. This year’s 34 EOY Mid-Atlantic finalists are building tomorrow’s economy today. Together, they’ve grown revenues by an average of 29%, generating nearly $5b and employing 12,000+ people […]

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