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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 New Board of Directors Chair and Board Members

December 17th, 2024

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 […]

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VIRGINIA SELECTED BY BUSINESS FACILITIES AS 2024 STATE OF THE YEAR

December 16th, 2024

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 […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR YOUNGKIN’S VIRGINIA BUSINESS READY SITES PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

December 10th, 2024

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, […]

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15TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA ECONOMIC SUMMIT & FORUM ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE DRAWS CROWD OF OVER 500 BUSINESS LEADERS

December 6th, 2024

  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 […]

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ELEVEN FLORA PETTIT LAWYERS NAMED “LEGAL ELITE”

December 4th, 2024

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 […]

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REC Named Large Business of 2024 by Culpeper Chamber

December 4th, 2024

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 […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Announces CEO Transition

December 4th, 2024

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 […]

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Leveraging Technology to Compete Big this Small Business Saturday – A Comcast Beltway Blog

November 26th, 2024

Small Business Saturday is just around the corner on Saturday, November 30, and this special day shines a spotlight on small businesses and their vital contributions to our local economy. Whether you’re a local retail shop, service provider, or entrepreneur, Small Business Saturday is your time to attract customers and showcase the value you bring […]

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Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm Opens on November 29, 2024

November 25th, 2024

On Friday, November 29 the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm will open for its 31st season. The updated hours for the 2024 season are below. In her bequest, Joanne Tannehill, left her Augusta County tree farm to Boys Home as a teaching and learning experience for students. The Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm is maintained […]

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