UMW Awarded $250,000 for Internships in Region
The University of Mary Washington has received a $250,000 grant from SCHEV – the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia – to expand paid and credit-bearing student internships in collaboration with Virginia employers. The grant is part of the Fund for Excellence and Innovation, also known as the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership. The grant will […]
Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black Attorneys Make Major Showing in Best Lawyers in America
Roanoke, VA (August 18, 2022) – When Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black (WRVB) began operating as a merged firm in July 2022, the combined strength of the two prestigious law firms created a regional powerhouse. When announcing the firms’ intent to merge, Daniel Summerlin, WRVB President said, “[We] look forward to bringing our collective talent and […]
Boys Home Welcomes Alumnus Derrick Cash
Boys Home was excited to welcome alumnus Derrick Cash back to campus. He offered an incredible testimony of redemption to current students and staff. In the early 2000s, Derrick enrolled and then departed from the Boys Home program three times. Although he was unable to succeed while at Boys Home, a seed was planted. After […]
Boys Home Student Mulu Slawta Completes College Orientation Workshop
Boys Home is proud of recent College Orientation Workshop (COW) graduate Mulu Slawta. COW is a four-week educational enrichment program at Virginia Military Institute. The goal is to successfully prepare rising upperclassmen for life after high school graduation. Mulu describes himself as an introvert and was initially hesitant about participating. The four weeks challenged him physically, […]
August 11 – Celebrate National Safe Digging Day with REC
Fredericksburg, Va. – Safety is Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) top priority. The Cooperative invites the community to celebrate National Safe Digging Day this Thursday, Aug. 11. “We always remind members to visit VA811.com before they begin a yard project that involves digging,” said John Medved, REC’s Director of Safety, Compliance ＆ Security Services. “Doing so […]
BUSINESS@BREAKFAST EVENT IN DANVILLE TO FOCUS ON THE REGION’S FUTURE
The Partnership for Regional Prosperity is a new collaborative that will engage community leaders and influencers in designing strategies for challenges and opportunities of anticipated regional growth. [DANVILLE, VA] – Business@Breakfast, a regular program of the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce, will focus on the Partnership for Regional Prosperity on Thursday, August 25 from […]
Branch Group Officially Opens New Headquarters
August 2, 2022 (Roanoke, VA) — The Branch Group recently relocated its main headquarters to 3635 Peters Creek Road, expanding its presence in the Roanoke Valley. The company will be celebrating this with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 2, 2022. “We are excited to continue to grow our presence in the Roanoke community where […]
REC’s Communications Team Recognized for Excellence
Fredericksburg, Va. – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) recently received recognition in the national 2022 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). REC was also recognized by the Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) in its annual communications awards contest. REC won five […]
Take YOUR Future into YOUR Hands – Old Dominion Job Corps Seeking Non-Residential Candidates
Old Dominion Job Corps is seeking non-residential candidates which meet the requirements for the Job Corps Program. The College Non-Res program consists of off-Center training at Central Virginia Community College. If you are a high school or GED graduate planning to attend Central Virginia Community College for Machine Shop, Machine Tool & Quality, Welding, or […]
The Breeden Company’s Hampton Roads Multifamily Division Wins Multiple Awards
Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, is proud to announce that 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 […]
