Greater Richmond wins U.S. Tech Hub designation
Not only do companies and organizations recognize Greater Richmond’s advantages, but the federal government does, too. The region was one of 31 communities recently designated a national Tech Hub by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. Of those 31 communities, Greater Richmond is one of just 13 that were also named Build Back Better Regional Challenge awardees […]
Smithfield Recognized as Best Agriculture Employer for Vets
Company also named a Military Friendly Employer® for its commitment to veteran hiring Smithfield, Va., Nov. 10, 2023 — Smithfield Foods was named the #1 Military Times 2023 Best For Vets Employer in agriculture for its programs to recruit, retain and support the veteran community, and a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer, recognizing the company’s commitment, […]
Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm Opens on November 24, 2023
On Friday, November 24, the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm will open for its 30th season. The updated hours for the 2023 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 […]
AVERETT ELEVATES HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE WITH FREE REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM, RECEIVES GRANT FUNDING FROM CITY FOR NEW INITIATIVE
Restaurant, hotel and other hospitality leaders in the region have a new opportunity for professional development to enhance service excellence and develop their workforce at no cost to themselves or their employers. The City of Danville granted Averett University $250,000 for the creation of a hospitality leadership training program being offered for free to participants beginning next week. This […]
VIRGINIA CHAMBER NAMES LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR AND WINNERS OF LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Richmond, Virginia – Moments ago, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of the 2023 Legislator of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards. These awards recognize legislators for their support of the principles and initiatives outlined in the Chamber’s long-term economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030. Blueprint Virginia 2030 is a plan of action to […]
REC Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
Fredericksburg, Va. – Each year, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) awards $20,000 in scholarship funds to local students who are seeking to advance their career goals by attending a college or a career and technical school. “REC’s scholarship program is one of the ways we directly empower the youth in the communities we serve,” said Brian […]
Breeden Construction Makes Building Design + Construction Magazine’s Giant 400 Rankings Lists
Virginia Beach, Va. —Breeden Construction, the construction arm of Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm The Breeden Company, has made the ranks of Building Design + Construction magazine’s top construction firms. The firm came in as No. 42 on the publication’s Giants 400 Report list of Top 115 Multifamily Construction Firms and No. 112 on […]
Guidehouse, Leading Global Provider of Consulting Services, to be Acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity
Investment by Bain Capital will support the Company’s strategic growth plans as it continues to capture global market share MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Guidehouse, (“Guidehouse”, or the “Company”), a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an […]
FIRST REGIONAL CTE TAKEOVER DAY SPONSORED BY LOCAL EMPLOYERS
ELLISTON, VIRGINIA, November 3, 2023—Branch and Carilion are joining with several local businesses to take over Eastern Montgomery High School on Monday, November 6th in the first Career and Technical Education (CTE) Takeover Day. While employees have long worked closely with local schools to attend career fairs, recruit apprentices, and showcase career options to classes, […]
