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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Excellence in Education at 2026 Educator Excellence Brunch & Awards

June 25th, 2026

FREDERICKSBURG, VA (June 23, 2026) – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly honored outstanding educators from across the region during the 2026 Educator Appreciation Brunch & Awards held June 23rd, 2026 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. X The annual event recognizes the incredible teachers, educators, and administrators who are shaping the future through leadership, […]

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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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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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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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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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Bryant & Stratton College Opens New Richmond – Chesterfield Campus to Expand Healthcare Workforce Pipeline

May 13th, 2026

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. — Bryant & Stratton College has opened a newly relocated Richmond – Chesterfield Campus designed to expand access to career-focused education and help address the growing demand for healthcare workers across Central Virginia. The new 53,000-square-foot facility, located at 101 Gateway Centre Parkway, will accommodate hundreds of future healthcare professionals and is […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Offers Mitral Valve Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair using the MitraClip™ System

May 13th, 2026

Marketing & Communications     1340 Central Park Blvd., Suite 210     Fredericksburg, VA 22401     Ph: 540.741.1412     Fax: 540.741.1511     www.mwhc.com    Innovative and Minimally Invasive Treatment Expands Advanced Heart Care in Fredericksburg Fredericksburg, VA, (May 13, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare has expanded its advanced cardiovascular services with the introduction of the mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) using the next‑generation MitraClip™ system, a […]

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