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Deltek Unveils Intelligent Platform Innovations that Elevate the Project Lifecycle

November 24th, 2025

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 […]

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RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE’S JOHN HEWA URGES VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERS TO CHANGE THE BUSINESS OF ENERGY IN THE COMMONWEALTH

November 11th, 2025

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 […]

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Mary Washington Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program Earns Accreditation by American Society of Health System Pharmacists

November 10th, 2025

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 […]

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Student Support and Counseling Services Rise in the Rankings at UMW

November 10th, 2025

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 […]

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THE POWER OF CHANGE AWARDS $118,858 IN REC MEMBER-FUNDED GRANTS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS 22 COUNTIES

October 30th, 2025

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 […]

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Regionalism Matters – Energy Forum: Powering Our Region Together

October 28th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA October 28th, 2025 – Virginia’s energy future is at a pivotal moment. As the Commonwealth advances ambitious clean energy goals, leaders are faced with the challenge of achieving sustainability while protecting the reliability and affordability that drive economic growth. The Regionalism Matters Energy Forum: Powering Our Region Together will convene business leaders and […]

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Camp Rainbow Offers Healing and Hope to Children Coping with Loss

October 23rd, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, October 23, 2025 – On Sunday, October 5, Mary Washington Grief Support Services hosted Camp Rainbow, a grief retreat for children, at Mott’s Run Reservoir in partnership with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. This special day camp welcomed 19 children, ages 5 to 12, who are navigating the grief of losing a parent, sibling, […]

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VIRGINIA’S PRIVATE COLLEGES STRENGTHEN THE COMMONWEALTH’S WORKFORCE AND HUMAN CAPITAL, NEW CICV REPORT FINDS

October 22nd, 2025

Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia releases Phase II of its Economic Impact Study:  “CICV’s Private Colleges and Universities’ Contribution to Virginia Human Capital.” RICHMOND, VA — The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), representing 28 nonprofit private colleges and universities, has released the second phase of its statewide economic impact analysis conducted by Mangum […]

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Strongwell Wins Manufacturing Innovations Award for its STRONGDEK® Composite Decking Product

October 14th, 2025

BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently awarded the 2025 Manufacturing Innovations Award by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) for its patented STRONGDEK® structural composite decking system. Produced at Strongwell’s Bristol and Highlands facilities, STRONGDEK represents a breakthrough in decking technology by combining […]

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Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Hires Director of Programming and Events

October 13th, 2025

New Position Plays an Integral Role in Delivering High Value to Chamber Members Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce has hired Keddra Walker as Director of Programming and Events, a newly created position that will play an integral role in providing high energy, creativity, and leadership in the planning and execution of […]

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