REC Names Director – Hyperscale Infrastructure Projects
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has hired Benjamin Chang as the Cooperative’s Director – Hyperscale Infrastructure Projects. In his new role, Chang is the principal executive leading data center infrastructure growth and the technical aspects of other related initiatives. “Chang’s focus will be projects that require large load capacity, like our current […]
REC Names Director – Distribution Design
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Nathan Fewell to Director – Distribution Design. In his new role, Fewell will provide oversight of distribution design activities, ensuring consistency in design practices and adherence to policies, procedures and industry codes. “By collaborating and coordinating with REC’s Engineering and Operations & Construction departments, Fewell […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation launches Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched the Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program in partnership with American Express to support small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The program will provide $5 million in funding, distributing $5,000 grants to 1,000 eligible small businesses across the Southeast to support their recovery and help […]
UMW Finishes Fourth in National Cybersecurity Challenge
In a display of innovation and skill, University of Mary Washington’s cybersecurity team achieved a fourth-place finish in the recent Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge sponsored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This national competition, held Oct. 22-23 at UMW’s Dahlgren Campus, brought together 11 top academic institutions. Each was tasked with […]
REC Helps Young Women Learn About Careers in Power Industry
Fredericksburg, Va. — Young women throughout Virginia will challenge their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, member cooperatives such as Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) and industry partners. On Oct. 30, determined young women from across the commonwealth are expected to […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Congratulates Children’s National Hospital for being named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll
Fredericksburg, VA, (October 29, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare proudly congratulates Children’s National Hospital on being recognized as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. This prestigious honor is awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationwide. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the […]
Chief Human Resources Officer Named at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Patricia J. Hatcher to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Hatcher is responsible for developing and executing human resources strategy to support REC’s business goals, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, retention, talent management, succession planning, compliance and workforce development. She will also monitor […]
SCHEV awards $500,000 to transform federal work-study programs
RICHMOND — The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) awarded more than $524,000 in grants to four institutions of higher education to help transform on-campus federal work-study jobs to function more like internships. SCHEV awarded the grants as part of the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP). Germanna Community College, George Mason University, James […]
REC and BrilliT Data & Analytics Team Wins Prestigious Awards
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), through its subsidiary BrilliT, continues to set the standard for utility innovation, earning national recognition for its groundbreaking achievements in data analytics and technology solutions. BrilliT, a provider of cutting-edge IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics services, not only supports REC but also serves electric utilities across 13 states. […]
Comcast Business is Connecting Hampton Roads Businesses. Now and In the Future.
Comcast Business is committed to raising the bar for what great connectivity and security look like for businesses of all sizes – from those on your local main street to the world’s biggest global enterprises. The explosion of new technologies, AI, cyber security threats and more are fundamentally transforming the way businesses operate and how we […]
