EY US announces winners for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2026 Mid-Atlantic Award
Seven Virginia businesses have won Entrepreneur Of The Year awards from EY. These awards are now in their 41st year, and they’re one of the most prestigious honors in the world of entrepreneurship. This means seven VA businesses will now compete for the national honor, which will be announced this fall. The Virginia winners highlight the state’s […]
17th Annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study
The 17th Annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Study delivers data-driven benchmarks and actionable insights for today’s government contractors. Based on survey responses from 917 government contractors, the report provides a real-world view of how organizations are operating in an increasingly competitive, policy-driven environment. This year’s findings highlight a defining challenge: contractors must move faster across […]
Virginia Chamber Statement: CNBC Rankings Reinforce the Need to Keep Virginia Competitive
Statement: CNBC Rankings Reinforce the Need to Keep Virginia Competitive RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — The Virginia Chamber of Commerce recognizes the release of CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business 2026 rankings, which placed Virginia No. 3, improving one position from its No. 4 ranking in 2025. The rankings once again highlight the Commonwealth’s many competitive advantages including infrastructure, technology and […]
Virginia Early Childhood Foundation Taps Susanne Bell as President
Seasoned professional led education initiatives at Danville Regional Foundation Richmond, Va. – Virginia Early Childhood Foundation (VECF), the statewide public-private entity that serves as the non-partisan steward of Virginia’s promise for early childhood success, is very pleased to announce that Susanne R. Bell has been named President of the organization, effective July 1, 2026. She is stepping […]
Mary Washington Healthcare earns reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marketing & Communications 1340 Central Park Blvd., Suite 210 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ph: 540.741.1412 Fax: 540.741.1511 www.mwhc.com Contact: Tamra Wheeler, Public Relations Coordinator, tamra.wheeler@mwhc.com FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (July 7, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare has again earned accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (ACS CoC), reaffirming its commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive cancer […]
A Birthday Letter to America: Celebrating 250 Years of History and Community
A Birthday Letter to America As the United States approaches its historic 250th milestone in 2026, organizations and industries across the country are pausing to honor our shared heritage while charting a course for the future. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is proud to contribute to this national celebration with our Birthday Letter to America, […]
Mary Washington Healthcare performs first open brain aneurysm surgery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Marketing & Communications 1340 Central Park Blvd., Suite 210 Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Ph: 540.741.1412 Fax: 540.741.1511 www.mwhc.com Contact: Tamra Wheeler, Public Relations Coordinator, tamra.wheeler@mwhc.com Milestone expands access to advanced, life-saving neurosurgical care close to home FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (June 30, 2026) — Mary Washington Healthcare has successfully performed its first open brain aneurysm surgery, marking a significant […]
State Budget Includes $7 Million for Coalfields Expressway
NEWS RELEASE For IMMEDIATE Release CONTACT: Jonathan Belcher, 276-889-0381, jonathan@vceda.us LEBANON, VA – (JUNE 30, 2026) – Seven million in funding to continue construction on a connector segment of the Coalfields Expressway in Buchanan County, VA, was approved in the Virginia state budget finalized Monday in Richmond, VA. The Coalfields Expressway, designated as U.S. Rt. 121, […]
Virginia’s New Budget: What It Means for the Business Community
Following weeks of delay, on June 22 the Virginia General Assembly voted to approve a budget for the Commonwealth’s fiscal biennium beginning July 1, 2026. Governor Spanberger proposed 14 amendments following its passage by the General Assembly, all of which were accepted by the General Assembly. Because the legislature accepted the Governor’s proposed amendments, the […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Excellence in Education at 2026 Educator Excellence Brunch & Awards
FREDERICKSBURG, VA (June 23, 2026) – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly honored outstanding educators from across the region during the 2026 Educator Appreciation Brunch & Awards held June 23rd, 2026 at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. X The annual event recognizes the incredible teachers, educators, and administrators who are shaping the future through leadership, […]
