JENNIFER E. SHIRKEY SWORN IN AS COMMISSIONER OF ACCOUNTS FOR HARRISONBURG AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Jennifer Shirkey has been appointed and sworn in as the Commissioner of Accounts for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County for a four-year term starting January 1, 2025. Jennifer was first appointed as an Assistant Commissioner of Accounts in 2012 and has served in that capacity until now. Virginia Circuit Courts appoint […]
Comcast Expanding State-of-the-Art Network to Nearly 10,000 Homes and Businesses in Radford, VA
Construction is Underway to Bring Xfinity and Comcast Business Services to Residents and Businesses of Radford for the First Time RADFORD, VA – DECEMBER 18, 2024 – Comcast today announced the start of construction to connect nearly 10,000 new homes and businesses in Radford, VA to reliable, high-speed, symmetrical Internet. This network expansion will enhance […]
VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WELCOMES COMMONWEALTH FUSION SYSTEMS TO VIRGINIA
RICHMOND, VA – Virginia Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Barry DuVal today released the below statement in response to Commonwealth Fusion Systems selecting Virginia as the site for its multi-billion-dollar investment. The company plans to build the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant in Chesterfield County. “This is a monumental day for Virginia’s […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 New Board of Directors Chair and Board Members
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025 Chair of the Board, Michelle Caldwell Thompson. Michelle is the owner and President of CTI Real Estate. The Chamber would also like to recognize our new Board Members for 2025, George Barnick, owner of Fredericksburg Technology; Latasha Brooks, owner and CEO of […]
VIRGINIA SELECTED BY BUSINESS FACILITIES AS 2024 STATE OF THE YEAR
RICHMOND, VA – Business Facilities today announced that Virginia has been named the 2024 State of the Year, the highest honor bestowed by the publication. This is the second occasion that Virginia has won in the past four years and the third instance overall. This prestigious award recognizes Virginia’s strong business-friendly environment, including legislation and […]
VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN’S VIRGINIA BUSINESS READY SITES PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
This afternoon, Governor Youngkin announced an additional $50 million to support the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP). VBRSP is a discretionary program to promote development and characterization of sites to enhance the Commonwealth’s infrastructure and promote its competitive business environment. VBRSP was developed by a team of state, regional, and local stakeholders including VEDP, […]
15TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT & FORUM ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE DRAWS CROWD OF OVER 500 BUSINESS LEADERS
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – This afternoon, the 15th Annual Virginia Economic Summit & Forum on International Trade, hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, concluded with more than 500 business and economic development leaders from across the Commonwealth in attendance. This signature conference featured speakers and a series of panel […]
ELEVEN FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”
Flora Pettit proudly announces that eleven of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 “Legal Elite” survey conducted annually by Virginia Business magazine. Statewide, only 4.7% or 1,530 lawyers of the approximately 32,507 active Virginia State Bar members were named this year. The honored lawyers and the expertise for which they were recognized are […]
REC Named Large Business of 2024 by Culpeper Chamber
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has been honored as the Large Business of the Year at the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce’s 110th Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet on Nov. 7. The prestigious event celebrates community achievements and recognizes businesses and individuals making a difference in Culpeper. REC stood out for its exceptional contributions to […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Announces CEO Transition
Fredericksburg, VA (December 2, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) announced today that Michael McDermott, President and Chief Executive Officer, will depart the organization to take a new position as President and Chief Executive Officer of Montage Health in Monterey, CA. Dr. Christopher Newman, current Chief Operating Officer and Chief Medical Officer, will take over […]
