Former CGI president and CEO to address graduates at GMU’s Winter Commencement
George D. Schindler, former president and chief executive officer of business and information technology company CGI, will be the featured speaker at George Mason’s Winter Commencement on Dec. 19 at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Schindler, now a member of the CGI Board of Directors, led the company from 2016 to 2024. During Schindler’s […]
George Mason expands partnership with GDIT to build a skilled and diverse technology workforce
George Mason announced an expanded partnership with General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) to enhance career development opportunities for university students and GDIT’s workforce. The focus areas include cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and government contracting. The partnership strengthens George Mason’s role as a key economic driver in Northern Virginia and a critical source of tech […]
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Foundation ANNOUNCES VETERANS BUSINESS SUPPORT FUND
Fund Will Support Veterans and Veteran-Owned Businesses [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Foundation is partnering with American Legion Post 1097 to create the Veterans Business Support Fund. The fund will provide resources to veterans and veteran-owned businesses. Details are being finalized and will be shared at a later date. The fund […]
Chief Financial Officer Named at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Steven Roddy as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this role, Roddy is responsible for developing financial strategies, overseeing budgeting and reporting and managing complex procurement activities. Roddy is a finance executive with extensive experience in strategy development, financial planning, and operational management, particularly within the […]
Virginia Chamber of Commerce Names 2024 Legislative Award Recipients
Richmond, Virginia – Today, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of its 2024 Legislative Awards. These awards recognize members of the General Assembly for their support and advocacy of the recommendations outlined in the Chamber’s long-term strategic plan, Blueprint Virginia 2030. Blueprint Virginia 2030 seeks to ensure the Commonwealth strengthens and secures its position […]
Boys Home has Full Scholarships Available Immediately
At Boys Home of Virginia, located in Covington, Virginia, our motto is “What’s learned here is for life.” We help transform the lives of at-risk young men by developing their potential – spiritually, mentally, physical, and socially. The campus is situated on 1,200 acres with two farms and animals, an on-site school, an athletics and recreation program, […]
REC Names Director – Hyperscale Infrastructure Projects
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has hired Benjamin Chang as the Cooperative’s Director – Hyperscale Infrastructure Projects. In his new role, Chang is the principal executive leading data center infrastructure growth and the technical aspects of other related initiatives. “Chang’s focus will be projects that require large load capacity, like our current […]
REC Names Director – Distribution Design
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Nathan Fewell to Director – Distribution Design. In his new role, Fewell will provide oversight of distribution design activities, ensuring consistency in design practices and adherence to policies, procedures and industry codes. “By collaborating and coordinating with REC’s Engineering and Operations & Construction departments, Fewell […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation launches Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation has launched the Small Business Hurricane Recovery grant program in partnership with American Express to support small businesses impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The program will provide $5 million in funding, distributing $5,000 grants to 1,000 eligible small businesses across the Southeast to support their recovery and help […]
UMW Finishes Fourth in National Cybersecurity Challenge
In a display of innovation and skill, University of Mary Washington’s cybersecurity team achieved a fourth-place finish in the recent Cyber Resiliency and Measurement Challenge sponsored by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). This national competition, held Oct. 22-23 at UMW’s Dahlgren Campus, brought together 11 top academic institutions. Each was tasked with […]
