LOCAL BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS RECOGNIZED WITH AWARDS
DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CHAMBER EVENT SPOTLIGHTED SIX INDIVIDUALS AND TWO BUSINESSES FOR EXCELLENCE. [Danville, VA] – Leadership and achievement were honored on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards event. The Professional and Community Engagement Awards or PACE Awards showcase exceptional young professionals under age 40 who either live […]
Community Conversation: Mental Well-being and Your Cardiovascular Health Free Webinar presented by Kaiser Permanente
Chronic stress places a serious strain on your heart and increases your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Hear from Dr. Rida Laeeq and Dr. Stacey Neal of Kaiser Permanente and Telemundo 44’s Stephanie Ochoa tips for keeping your heart and mind healthy and putting self-care first, even when it feels impossible. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQC60KpPUlk&list=PLkLLrMAVwsKSZSCEMqesJEaz9G83kNxL_
The Breeden Company Continues Virginia Beach Expansion with Construction of 115-Unit Multifamily Community
Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, announced today they have broken ground on Ascend at Hilltop, a $46 million multifamily project in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Breeden Construction serves as general contractor on the project. The Breeden Company’s Property Management division will manage the asset once construction is […]
Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce AWARDS $77,000 IN 2023 REV UP DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA Competition
Eight businesses in danville and pittsylvania county receive funding [Danville, VA] – A new cabinetry design business and an expanding daycare center won the top prizes in the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Rev Up Danville Pittsylvania competition. Eight small businesses were awarded $77,000 to open or expand their businesses in the city […]
New College of Business Dean Brings Expertise, Shared Values to UMW
Organizational leadership isn’t just a scholarly discipline for Filiz Tabak. It’s also a specialty she has successfully practiced over the past 28 years in the College of Business & Economics at Towson University – as a faculty member, graduate program director, department chair and, most recently, acting associate dean. Now Tabak brings that expertise to […]
REC Linemen Stand Out at Annual Competition
Fredericksburg, Va. — REC linemen successfully competed at the 19th Annual Terex Gaff-n-Go Rodeo on May 19 and 20 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. The annual event provides linemen the opportunity to compete in a challenging environment and demonstrate their skills. The rodeo attracts the best line workers from the East Coast, including REC, […]
Stafford County Economic Development Authority Holds Annual Business Appreciation Reception
Honoring Businesses through the Decades. STAFFORD, VA – The Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) held their annual Business Appreciation Reception on May 17, 2023, at Cyber Bytes Foundation located at 1010 Corporate Drive. This year’s theme ‘Celebrating Businesses through the Decades’ exemplified the Stafford community’s growth over the years and shadowed the future of business. […]
UMW Grads, Faculty Receive Fulbright Grants
The University of Mary Washington continues its Fulbright tradition with the recent announcements of grants for two alumni, one professor and a professor emeritus. Emma Bathke ’22 and Olivia Foster ’23 will teach English overseas as participants in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They are among 28 Mary Washington student Fulbright recipients since 2006. Read more about […]
New research from Capital One Insight Center highlights role small business ownership plays when it comes to generating various wealth opportunities for Black and Hispanic business owners in Richmond, Va. area.
The report found that 35% of the businesses surveyed experienced $188,000 in personal wealth growth over the course of their business ownership, achieving parity with the median wealth for white households in the US. And, even when personal wealth did not increase, these businesses brought jobs to the community, enhanced neighborhoods, and provided essential goods […]
REC Names Director – Substation & Transmission Engineering and Technical Services
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Mathew L. Anderson as Director – Substation & Transmission Engineering and Technical Services. In this role, Anderson will direct the engineering design, specifications, construction and maintenance of the Cooperative’s substations, transmission lines and mobile substations, as well as ensure proper protection of REC’s infrastructure. Anderson is […]
