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Mary Washington Healthcare Receives 2024 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®

January 13th, 2025

Mary Washington Healthcare is recognized as a leader in patient experience within the healthcare industry, signifying the best practices businesses should consider implementing in a new year. Fredericksburg, VA (January 7, 2025) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) proudly announces that it has been named a 2024 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by […]

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FLORA PETTIT ELECTS LIZ SOUTHALL AS NEW SHAREHOLDER

January 9th, 2025

The law firm of Flora Pettit proudly announces that Liz Southall was elected as a shareholder of the firm effective January 1, 2025. Liz is an experienced trial lawyer focusing her litigation practice at Flora Pettit in the areas of family law and real estate litigation. Liz is a zealous advocate for her family law […]

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Strongwell Unveils STRONGDEK™ Composite Decking System

January 9th, 2025

BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the recognized leader in pultruded composite materials, has announced the launch of STRONGDEK™, an ultra-high performance structural composite decking system. The patented system is comprised of a pultruded fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) plank and an extruded vinyl hybrid thermoplastic composite top cap. When installed, STRONGDEK™ deck boards look much like traditional […]

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JENNIFER E. SHIRKEY SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS FOR HARRISONBURG AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

December 19th, 2024

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 […]

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Comcast Expanding State-of-the-Art Network to Nearly 10,000 Homes and Businesses in Radford, VA

December 18th, 2024

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 […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 New Board of Directors Chair and Board Members

December 17th, 2024

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 […]

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ELEVEN FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”

December 4th, 2024

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 […]

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REC Named Large Business of 2024 by Culpeper Chamber

December 4th, 2024

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 […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Announces CEO Transition

December 4th, 2024

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 […]

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Leveraging Technology to Compete Big this Small Business Saturday – A Comcast Beltway Blog

November 26th, 2024

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 […]

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