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95 Express Lanes Fredericksburg Extension to Open in August

July 25th, 2023

Travelers will be able to use the new 10 miles of 95 Express Lanes; remaining new access points to open late 2023 FREDERICKSBURG, Va.: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Transurban North America will partially open a 10-mile extension of the 95 Express Lanes in August to reduce congestion on the Interstate 95 corridor […]

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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce TO HOST ECONOMIC UPDATE

July 20th, 2023

President & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will provide economic update followed by questions-and-answers. [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce invites members and future members to hear from Tom Barkin, president & CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on Tuesday, August 22 from 7:30-9:00 a.m.  Barkin […]

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U.S. Department of Defense Selects Kaléo to Develop Next Generation Nerve Agent Countermeasure

July 18th, 2023

Contract valued at more than $39 million over five years Richmond, Virginia, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kaléo, a privately-held U.S. pharmaceutical company, today announced their selection by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense’s (JPEO-CBRND) Joint Project Manager for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and […]

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The Breeden Company’s Hampton Roads Multifamily Division Wins Multiple Awards

July 17th, 2023

Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, a nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, is proud to announce its multifamily division won several industry awards, showcasing 10 new wins in categories such as Community of the Year, Best Amenities Package and more. The Awards of Excellence, presented by the Coastal Multifamily Housing Council, recognized The […]

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CAESARS VIRGINIA EXECUTIVE JOINS DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

July 17th, 2023

Chris Albrecht fills board slot for 2023 term    [Danville, VA] – Chris Albrecht, Senior Vice President and General Manager for Caesars Virginia, has been named to the Board of Directors of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce.  He is one of 18 members of the Board who direct policy for the Chamber. Albrecht […]

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Positive Phase III Results for Genentech’s Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) Twice a Year, 10-Minute Subcutaneous Injection in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis

July 13th, 2023

Phase III OCARINA II trial met primary and secondary endpoints Ocrevus 10-minute injection has the potential to further improve the treatment experience and expand Ocrevus® usage in MS centers with IV capacity limitations or without IV infrastructure Ocrevus remains the first and only therapy approved for both RMS and PPMS, and more than 300,000 people […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Keynote Speaker for 7th Annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast

July 10th, 2023

FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the 7th annual First Responders Appreciation Breakfast on August 23th from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The business community comes together to honor and thank our region’s first responders for their outstanding contributions to our safety and well-being.  Awards will be presented in the […]

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Jason Satterwhite Promoted to Strategic Leadership Team

July 10th, 2023

Fredericksburg, Va.—Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Jason Satterwhite to Chief Grid Operations Officer. In his new strategic role, Satterwhite will oversee REC’s Operations and Construction departments, ensuring that field operations are safe and efficient with a member-first focus. Satterwhite has nearly 25 years of experience with REC in the areas of Operations and Construction […]

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Boys Home Alumni Association Presents Boys Home of Virginia with Check for Playground Project

July 10th, 2023

Executive Director Chris Doyle and Boys Home Alumni Association President Danny Cale (left/right) The Boys Home Alumni Association has contributed to the playground fund at Boys Home of Virginia. Boys Home Alumni Association President Danny Cale stated, “The driving factor for the donation was that most of the alumni remember playing on that playground as […]

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Governor Appoints Three New Members to UMW Board of Visitors

July 10th, 2023

The Virginia Governor’s Office announced last week the appointment of three new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors. John Anstey of Roanoke, Virginia, a 1993 Mary Washington alumnus; Nicole Neily of Arlington, Virginia; and Rev. Dean Nelson of Montgomery Village, Maryland, will serve four-year terms as members of the University’s governing […]

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