Chief Human Resources Officer Named at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Patricia J. Hatcher to Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In her new role, Hatcher is responsible for developing and executing human resources strategy to support REC’s business goals, focusing on recruitment, employee engagement, retention, talent management, succession planning, compliance and workforce development. She will also monitor […]
SCHEV awards $500,000 to transform federal work-study programs
RICHMOND — The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) awarded more than $524,000 in grants to four institutions of higher education to help transform on-campus federal work-study jobs to function more like internships. SCHEV awarded the grants as part of the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP). Germanna Community College, George Mason University, James […]
REC and BrilliT Data & Analytics Team Wins Prestigious Awards
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), through its subsidiary BrilliT, continues to set the standard for utility innovation, earning national recognition for its groundbreaking achievements in data analytics and technology solutions. BrilliT, a provider of cutting-edge IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics services, not only supports REC but also serves electric utilities across 13 states. […]
2024 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference: Strengthening our Workforce and Economic Future through Innovative Partnerships
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – This afternoon, the 2024 Virginia Education and Workforce Conference concluded, bringing together over 400 educators, employers, policymakers, and thought leaders to showcase successful business-education partnerships along the education-workforce continuum. These collaborations are essential for building vibrant communities, developing talent pipelines, and enhancing Virginia’s economic future. Co-hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, VCF […]
Comcast Business is Connecting Hampton Roads Businesses. Now and In the Future.
Comcast Business is committed to raising the bar for what great connectivity and security look like for businesses of all sizes – from those on your local main street to the world’s biggest global enterprises. The explosion of new technologies, AI, cyber security threats and more are fundamentally transforming the way businesses operate and how we […]
Mary Washington Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery Program Attains National Accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program
Accreditation demonstrates Mary Washington’s Surgical Weight Loss Program’s commitment to ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery Fredericksburg, VA, (October 15, 2024) – Mary Washington Hospital’s Bariatric Surgery Program is proud to announce they have received their second accreditation under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), […]
Mary Washington Healthcare First in Northern Virginia and Washington DC to Operate with the New da Vinci 5 Surgical Robots
Fredericksburg, VA, (October 11, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is revolutionizing surgical care in the Fredericksburg region by becoming the first healthcare system in northern Virginia and Washington, DC, and one of the pioneers worldwide, to adopt the cutting-edge da Vinci 5 robot from Intuitive Surgical. This state-of-the-art fifth-generation multiport robotic system, which has […]
Boys Home hosts 8th Annual Harvest Hustle – 5K, 10K and Half-marathon on November 2, 2024
Boys Home of Virginia will host their 8th annual fall fundraising event, the Boys Home Harvest Hustle 5K, 10K and half-marathon on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This event has grown each year and continues to offer a fun, yet competitive event for runners and walkers alike. Boys Home is very thankful for all sponsors and […]
Mary Washington Hospital First in Fredericksburg Region to Use One of the World’s Smallest Heart Pumps – Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist
Fredericksburg, VA, (October 8, 2024) – Mary Washington Hospital interventional cardiologists have successfully treated their first patient using the Impella RP Flex with SmartAssist, one of the world’s smallest heart pumps. This groundbreaking technology provides temporary right heart mechanical circulatory support, offering more comprehensive and advanced care options to patients in the Fredericksburg region suffering […]
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA ELECTS FY 24-25 OFFICERS
Hollins University President Mary Dana Hinton will serve as Chair of the Council RICHMOND, VA – October 10, 2024 – The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV) announced the election of a new slate of officers at its Annual Meeting on September 25, 2024. The 28-member Board of Directors, representing nonprofit Virginia colleges […]
