ELEVEN FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.7% or 1,530 lawyers of the approximately 32,507 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year. The honored lawyers and the expertise for which they were recognized are […]
REC Named Large Business of 2024 by Culpeper Chamber
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has been honored as the Large Business of the Year at the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce’s 110th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Nov. 7. The prestigious event celebrates community achievements and recognizes businesses and individuals making a difference in Culpeper. REC stood out for its exceptional contributions to […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Announces CEO Transition
Fredericksburg, VA (December 2, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) announced today that Michael McDermott, President and Chief Executive Officer, will depart the organization to take a new position as President and Chief Executive Officer of Montage Health in Monterey, CA. Dr. Christopher Newman, current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, will take over […]
Leveraging Technology to Compete Big this Small Business Saturday – A Comcast Beltway Blog
Small Business Saturday is just around the corner on Saturday, November 30, and this special day shines a spotlight on small businesses and their vital contributions to our local economy. Whether you’re a local retail shop, service provider, or entrepreneur, Small Business Saturday is your time to attract customers and showcase the value you bring […]
Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm Opens on November 29, 2024
On Friday, November 29 the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm will open for its 31st season. The updated hours for the 2024 season are below. In her bequest, Joanne Tannehill, left her Augusta County tree farm to Boys Home as a teaching and learning experience for students. The Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm is maintained […]
REC Honored for Transformative Impact on Local Youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) was recently celebrated for its commitment to youth empowerment, receiving the 2024 Thomas G. Faulkner, Jr. Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Fredericksburg. The award, presented at the Empowering Potential Business Breakfast on Oct. 10, highlights REC’s long-term dedication to fostering opportunities for local youth. Named for […]
Tap Into George Mason’s Talent Pipeline
Is your business looking to hire employees or interns? George Mason University’s Career Services provides employers with access to well-qualified applicants. George Mason students and alumni are equipped with the latest industry knowledge and in-demand technical and transferrable skills. Post jobs/internships, attend a career fair, or interview students on campus at https://careers.gmu.edu/employers.
UMW Recognized in Princeton Review’s Green Colleges List
The University of Mary Washington is known for its exceptional urban canopy and picturesque grounds as much as its commitment to sustainability and a student body that’s energized by opportunities to support and enjoy the environment. These factors, among others, earned it a spot on The Princeton Review’s 2025 Guide to Green Colleges for schools […]
Stafford Hospital Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for fall 2024 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Fredericksburg, VA, (November 15, 2024) – Stafford Hospital has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals […]
Operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys – Market on Melrose Officially Opens Its Doors
The new grocery store marks the end of a decades-long food desert in Northwest Roanoke. ROANOKE, Va. (Nov. 14, 2024) — The community of Northwest Roanoke has a neighborhood grocery store again. After more than 40 years without access to a full-service grocer, Market on Melrose is offering a solution to the long-standing food desert […]
