Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Hires Director of Programming and Events
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 […]
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Hosts Experiential Annual Meeting at RBC’s Academic Innovation Center
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) […]
Gentry Locke Adds Former Executive and Legal Leader Tammy M. Finley to the Firm
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 […]
Strongwell Highlands Manufacturing Facility Celebrates Five Years Without Lost Time Accident
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 […]
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE DONATES $3,000 TO BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK
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 […]
GMU Celebrates Grand Opening of Fuse at Mason Square
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 […]
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA (CICV) ELECTS FY 25-26 OFFICERS
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 […]
LESLEY A.Z. RIGNEY JOINS FLORA PETTIT IN ITS CHARLOTTESVILLE OFFICE
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Lesley A.Z. Rigney has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office. Lesley focuses her law practice in real estate, land use, community association, corporate, and business law. A native of Virginia, Lesley joins Flora Pettit with over a decade of legal experience in both […]
ELIZABETH ANDREWS APPOINTED TO HRSD COMMISSION
VIRGINIA BEACH – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed Elizabeth Andrews, of Williamsburg to serve on the HRSD Commission. This appointment follows the recent passing of HRSD’s respected Commissioner, Frederick N. Elofson, who served HRSD, its service area, and the Commonwealth of Virginia with distinction for 19 years. “We are profoundly saddened by the loss […]
UMW Rises to No. 8 in U.S. News Ranking of Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges
The University of Mary Washington continues to stand among the nation’s best, earning a Top 10 spot in the 2026 U.S News & World Report “Best Colleges” ranking released today. UMW tied for No. 8 on the prestigious list of Top Public Schools – National Liberal Arts Colleges, up one place from last year. In […]
