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Camp Rainbow Offers Healing and Hope to Children Coping with Loss

October 23rd, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, October 23, 2025 – On Sunday, October 5, Mary Washington Grief Support Services hosted Camp Rainbow, a grief retreat for children, at Mott’s Run Reservoir in partnership with Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation. This special day camp welcomed 19 children, ages 5 to 12, who are navigating the grief of losing a parent, sibling, […]

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VIRGINIA’S PRIVATE COLLEGES STRENGTHEN THE COMMONWEALTH’S WORKFORCE AND HUMAN CAPITAL, NEW CICV REPORT FINDS

October 22nd, 2025

Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia releases Phase II of its Economic Impact Study:  “CICV’s Private Colleges and Universities’ Contribution to Virginia Human Capital.” RICHMOND, VA — The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV), representing 28 nonprofit private colleges and universities, has released the second phase of its statewide economic impact analysis conducted by Mangum […]

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Strongwell Wins Manufacturing Innovations Award for its STRONGDEK® Composite Decking Product

October 14th, 2025

BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, was recently awarded the 2025 Manufacturing Innovations Award by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) for its patented STRONGDEK® structural composite decking system. Produced at Strongwell’s Bristol and Highlands facilities, STRONGDEK represents a breakthrough in decking technology by combining […]

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Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Hires Director of Programming and Events

October 13th, 2025

New Position Plays an Integral Role in Delivering High Value to Chamber Members Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce has hired Keddra Walker as Director of Programming and Events, a newly created position that will play an integral role in providing high energy, creativity, and leadership in the planning and execution of […]

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Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Hosts Experiential Annual Meeting at RBC’s Academic Innovation Center

October 10th, 2025

Hopewell, Va. (Oct. 3, 2025) – Attendees at the Annual Meeting and Mixer for the Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce’s (H/PG Chamber) Annual Meeting and Mixer on Oct. 15 from 4:30-7:30pm will enjoy an interactive, futuristic experience in addition to great networking and delicious food. The event will be held at Richard Bland College (RBC) […]

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Gentry Locke Adds Former Executive and Legal Leader Tammy M. Finley to the Firm

October 9th, 2025

Experienced Fortune 500 General Counsel brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across legal, governance, HR, and enterprise risk management to the firm. Roanoke, Va. (October 8, 2025) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Tammy M. Finley, a distinguished executive with more than 25 years of multidisciplinary legal and leadership experience, has […]

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Strongwell Highlands Manufacturing Facility Celebrates Five Years Without Lost Time Accident

October 9th, 2025

BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the world’s leading pultruder of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, is celebrating a significant safety milestone at its Highlands manufacturing facility in Abingdon, Virginia: five consecutive years without a lost time accident. The Highlands facility produces a variety of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite structural shapes that serve customers in […]

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RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE DONATES $3,000 TO BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK

October 9th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) donated $3,000 to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during the 4th Annual Mad Jazz & Wine Festival held Sept. 6 at Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery in Culpeper. At the event, REC Public Relations Specialist Tracy Woods and REC Director – Member Services and Community Relations Jeff […]

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GMU Celebrates Grand Opening of Fuse at Mason Square

October 9th, 2025

George Mason University celebrated Fuse at Mason Square with the same collaborative spirit that will fuel decades of innovation at the state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Virginia. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, government, and the community came together for the grand celebration at Fuse on Thursday, which included Governor Glenn Youngkin speaking at the ribbon cutting for the […]

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COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA (CICV) ELECTS FY 25-26 OFFICERS

October 9th, 2025

University of Richmond President Kevin Hallock to serve as Chair RICHMOND, VA – October 1, 2025 – The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV) announces the election of a new slate of officers from its Annual Meeting held September 23-24, 2025 at Hollins University. The 28-member Board of Directors, representing Virginia’s nonprofit private […]

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