Breeden Founder Receives Highest UVA Football Alumni Club Award
Charlottesville, Va., Nov. 27, 2023 — The Virginia Alumni Football Club has awarded Ramon W. Breeden Jr. this year with the Order of the Crossed Sabres Award. Created in 2004, this award is the club’s highest award given annually in recognition of exemplary service, selfless commitment and extraordinary impact on Cavalier Football. It was presented […]
Strongwell Recognized for Manufacture of 200’ Tall Fiberglass Structure
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world leader in the pultrusion of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently recognized with two prestigious awards for its innovation in the design and manufacture of the world’s tallest freestanding pultruded fiberglass structure – a nearly 200’ tall tower erected in central Texas. The tower is designed to […]
Goodwill Breaks Ground on Melrose Plaza
ROANOKE, Va. (Nov. 14, 2023) – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys celebrated the next steps in the Melrose Plaza initiative with a groundbreaking ceremony to signify the start of construction on Tuesday. Melrose Plaza will bring positive change to Northwest Roanoke by providing services currently lacking in the community, such as a full-service grocery store. […]
Academy of Technology and Innovation at UMW Opens Applications for Ninth-Grade Class
Academy of Technology and Innovation at UMW Opens Applications for Ninth-Grade Class With the vote yesterday by the Virginia Department of Education, the Academy of Technology and Innovation at the University of Mary Washington (ATI-UMW) has been approved to open in fall 2024. The regional high school and lab school could serve students from Stafford, King […]
REC’s The Power of Change Awards More Than $101,300 in Funding
Fredericksburg, Va. — Through The Power of Change, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners give voluntarily to support nonprofits that support those in need. Most participants round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar, but gifts can also be a set monthly amount or a one-time donation. Twice a year, donations from The Power […]
Press Release: Online Match Challenge Hosted by Boys Home of Virginia
Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce an online match challenge beginning November 17 – November 28. Thanks to members of the Boys Home Board of Trustees they will match dollar for dollar up to $25,000 of online donations received during that time. Boys Home will be able to use these donations to directly […]
Greater Richmond wins U.S. Tech Hub designation
Not only do companies and organizations recognize Greater Richmond’s advantages, but the federal government does, too. The region was one of 31 communities recently designated a national Tech Hub by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Of those 31 communities, Greater Richmond is one of just 13 that were also named Build Back Better Regional Challenge awardees […]
Smithfield Recognized as Best Agriculture Employer for Vets
Company also named a Military Friendly Employer® for its commitment to veteran hiring Smithfield, Va., Nov. 10, 2023 — Smithfield Foods was named the #1 Military Times 2023 Best For Vets Employer in agriculture for its programs to recruit, retain and support the veteran community, and a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer, recognizing the company’s commitment, […]
Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm Opens on November 24, 2023
On Friday, November 24, the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm will open for its 30th season. The updated hours for the 2023 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 […]
AVERETT ELEVATES HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE WITH FREE REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM, RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FROM CITY FOR NEW INITIATIVE
Restaurant, hotel and other hospitality leaders in the region have a new opportunity for professional development to enhance service excellence and develop their workforce at no cost to themselves or their employers. The City of Danville granted Averett University $250,000 for the creation of a hospitality leadership training program being offered for free to participants beginning next week. This […]
