JENNIFER E. SHIRKEY SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS FOR HARRISONBURG AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Jennifer Shirkey has been appointed and sworn in as the Commissioner of Accounts for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for a four-year term starting January 1, 2025. Jennifer was first appointed as an Assistant Commissioner of Accounts in 2012 and has served in that capacity until now. Virginia Circuit Courts appoint […]
Comcast Expanding State-of-the-Art Network to Nearly 10,000 Homes and Businesses in Radford, VA
Construction is Underway to Bring Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to Residents and Businesses of Radford for the First Time RADFORD, VA – DECEMBER 18, 2024 – Comcast today announced the start of construction to connect nearly 10,000 new homes and businesses in Radford, VA to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet. This network expansion will enhance […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 New Board of Directors Chair and Board Members
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025 Chair of the Board, Michelle Caldwell Thompson. Michelle is the owner and President of CTI Real Estate. The Chamber would also like to recognize our new Board Members for 2025, George Barnick, owner of Fredericksburg Technology; Latasha Brooks, owner and CEO of […]
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.
