U.S. News & World Report Names Mary Washington Hospital Among Best Hospitals for 2024-2025
Fredericksburg, VA, (July 16, 2024)– Mary Washington Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital for 11 adult procedures and conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart attack, heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, prostate […]
Virginia’s New Permitting Dashboard Solidifies Virginia’s Status as the Top State for Business
Business thrives on transparency. Running a business requires careful planning, and it’s impossible to plan if good information isn’t readily available. One area that has traditionally been very non-transparent is the permitting process. Businesses require a wide variety of permits to operate, but permit applications often seem to sit in a black box for months […]
A program developed in SWVa will serve as a statewide model to address a shortage of health care workers
A program developed in SWVa will serve as a statewide model to address a shortage of health care workers The Claude Moore Charitable Foundation is partnering with the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers, which was founded in 2019 in response to the region’s urgent need for health care workers. A program developed in […]
UMW Featured in ‘Fiske Guide to Colleges 2025’
The bestselling Fiske Guide to Colleges has again included the University of Mary Washington on its annual list of the “best and most interesting.” UMW is one of 11 Virginia schools in the 2025 edition, and it’s on the short list of inexpensive public colleges and universities based on current tuition and fees. The selective guide pulls […]
Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg Announces Class of 2025
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2025. Fellows will meet monthly from September 2024 through May 2025. Sessions occur at businesses throughout the region. Participants hone their leadership skills and meet with notable community leaders. Each Fellow is matched with a trained mentor that supports his […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Staff Promotions
Fredericksburg– The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber recently promoted Wendy Zelazny to Senior Vice President, Membership & Growth Strategies. Zelazny joined the Chamber over six years ago. The organization has experienced significant growth in its top tier membership levels because of her strong business engagement skills. Zelazny has an expansive background that includes film production. She modernized […]
George Mason’s vital role in advancing Virginia as America’s top state in business
CNBC has named Virginia America’s Top State for Business in 2024, and the No. 1 state for education, dual distinctions that highlight George Mason University’s impact as the largest and most innovative public university in Virginia and a top 50 public university nationally. Virginia finished in the top half of all 10 of the CNBC study’s weighted […]
Boys Home to host Admissions Open House at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Roanoke, Virginia on August 22 at 5:00 p.m.
On Thursday, August 22, Boys Home of Virginia will host an Admissions Open House at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA 24016). The event is open to all prospective students, parents and guardians. All attendees will learn more about the admissions process, have time to ask questions and discover how Boys […]
Nonprofits: Funds Available through REC’s The Power of Change
Fredericksburg, Va.—Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) invites nonprofits to apply for funding from The Power of Change. The deadline to apply for the latest round of funding is Aug. 10, 2024. Twice a year, The Power of Change supports organizations in REC’s service area who need funding for their initiatives. Through The Power of Change, REC […]
