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REC Lineman Turned Data Analyst Designated as ‘Co-op Rising Star’

September 18th, 2023

Fredericksburg, Va. — Matt Fauver spent more than a decade suiting up in lineman gear, upgrading electrical equipment in the field and restoring outages after storms rolled through. He now uses that experience behind the scenes, parsing data and using analytics to prevent outages before they can occur. Fauver’s experience at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) […]

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Branch to host 2nd annual G.I.R.L. Construction Experience

September 14th, 2023

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, ROANOKE, VA: Branch is pleased to announce plans to host their 2nd annual G.I.R.L. (Girls in Real Life) Construction Experience. This one-day, festival-style event, held at the Branch company headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia, gives girls ages five to 18 the opportunity to explore construction and engineering concepts in a hands-on setting. Branch […]

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FORVIS – Richmond Executive Impact Summit: Unlocking Business Potential

September 14th, 2023

November 14, 2023 / Richmond Marriott 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST Event Description Over the past year, the state of the nation has changed, driven by ethics, diversity and inclusion (D&I), and the rise of technological advances. Embracing ethics and social responsibility, businesses continue to prioritize D&I, recognizing their impact on clients and their […]

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Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Announce Transaction to Create a Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging

September 13th, 2023

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Announce Transaction to Create a Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging The “Go-To” Packaging Partner of Choice for All Stakeholders Highlights Smurfit Kappa and WestRock to combine, creating Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging with unparalleled scale, quality, product and geographic diversity Combined last twelve months’ adjusted revenue and adjusted […]

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UMW to Host Virginia Senate, House of Delegates Debates

September 12th, 2023

The University of Mary Washington will host two public debates next month between candidates for local elected office. Joshua Cole (D) will face off against Lee Peters III (R) for Virginia’s 65th District House of Delegates seat on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Later in the month, Tara Durant (R), Monica Gary (I) and Joel Griffin (D) […]

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LEADERSHIP SOUTHSIDE ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2024

September 12th, 2023

[Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce has accepted 35 participants into this year’s Leadership Southside class. Leadership Southside is the Dan River Region’s premiere leadership development program for the business, education, public, and nonprofit sectors. In its 31st year, Leadership Southside develops participants’ leadership skills to strengthen their role as an […]

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Competency-Based Education: Expanded Higher Ed Options in Virginia

September 12th, 2023

By: Rebecca Watts Rebecca L. Watts, Ph.D., is the Northeast regional vice president for Western Governors University and serves on the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Workforce and Education Executive Committee. Contact: rebecca.watts@wgu.edu  This August, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released its findings of the states most impacted by America’s labor shortage, according to the chamber’s worker […]

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LOUISA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

September 5th, 2023

ARLINGTON, VA – Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director of the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce, was selected as the Chamber Executive of the Year by the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) at their Awards Dinner held August 24 in Arlington. The Chamber Executive of the Year award recognizes outstanding performance in the […]

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DELTEK APPOINTS DEAN TILSLEY AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

August 31st, 2023

Veteran finance executive brings 20 years of experience as CFO and financial executive to Deltek Herndon, VA – August 31, 2023 – Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that it has appointed Dean Tilsley as its Chief Financial Officer. In this position, Dean oversees the financial management of the […]

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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce TO HOST PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CANDIDATE FORUMS

August 23rd, 2023

Four Forums Will Give Voters the Opportunity to Hear from Candidates [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce will host a series of free events for the public featuring candidates for offices in Pittsylvania County. The format will feature three minutes of comments by each candidate. Only candidates in contested elections will […]

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