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Mary Washington Healthcare Leads the Region with the Most da Vinci 5 Robots, Reinforcing Commitment to Patient Care

February 20th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 20, 2025) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has emerged as a leader in surgical innovation, now holding the highest ratio of Intuitive’s da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic surgical systems per operating rooms across Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This milestone underscores MWHC’s unwavering commitment to investing in the […]

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Acentra Health Employees Provide Over 3,000 Hours of Volunteer Work to Promote Healthier Communities in 2024

February 20th, 2025

Employee-led corporate social responsibility campaigns contributed over $332,000 in global support to improve access to food, education, healthcare services McLean, VA – February 20, 2025 – Acentra Health, a technology and health solutions and services company dedicated to accelerating better outcomes for its government and commercial healthcare clients and the populations they serve, announced today that its […]

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REC Warns of Email Scam

February 20th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has become aware of a scam targeting its members, where criminals attempt to divert payments intended for REC into fraudulent accounts. “The scams are sophisticated, with the criminal spoofing emails appearing to be from REC. Emails were conversational and associated with real account transactions, making them appear even […]

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Stafford Hospital Foundation Hosting Spring Fever 5K Race

February 18th, 2025

WHO: The Stafford Hospital Foundation will host the 2025 Spring Fever 5K Race to support the operation program, training, and equipment needs of Stafford Hospital.      WHAT: This year’s race will take place on the Stafford Hospital campus, so lace up your sneakers and come join the fun! A FUN Team Challenge and Kids ½-mile Fun Run will also […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce CNEW Host 3rd Annual Women’s Symposium

February 18th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA –The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is honored to host the Third Annual Women’s Symposium on March 14, 2025, at Fawn Lake Country Club from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. This empowering half-day event will feature dynamic speakers and a panel of financial experts, all dedicated to helping attendees navigate balance, career transitions, […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Included in Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025 List

February 18th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 14, 2025) — Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best Midsize Employers 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Forbes and Statista selected America’s Best Employers 2025 through an independent survey from a vast sample […]

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REC Encourages Businesses to Share Feedback in Commercial & Industrial Survey

February 12th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) values the vital role that local Chambers of Commerce and their members play in driving economic growth. To better serve businesses across our communities, REC invites the business community to participate in a brief survey. If you are a business who receives electricity from REC, REC would like […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Revives Local Legends Event to Honor Regional Retirees

February 11th, 2025

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of Local Legends, an event dedicated to honoring distinguished retirees from the region’s business community. This celebration recognizes individuals who have dedicated their careers to shaping the local economy, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening the community through their leadership and service. This year’s […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Intern Expo, Connecting Students with Local Businesses

February 11th, 2025

Fredericksburg, VA – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed nearly 650 high school and college students from across the region for its 4th annual Intern Expo, “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” on Wednesday, February 6th. Students from King George, Spotsylvania, Caroline, Stafford, and Fredericksburg, including those from homeschool and private schools, as well as […]

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RICHARD HOWARD-SMITH INDUCTED AS A FELLOW OF THE VIRGINIA LAW FOUNDATION CLASS OF 2025

February 11th, 2025

The law firm of Flora Pettit congratulates Richard Howard-Smith on his recent induction as a Fellow into the Virginia Law Foundation as one of the 26 members of its Class of 2025. This honor recognizes lawyers for leadership in their practices and communities, and their commitment and dedication to the highest ideals of the legal […]

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