ECONOMIST TO SPEAK ABOUT DAN RIVER REGION AT Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce ANNUAL MEETING
MEETING WILL UNVEIL CHAMBER’S STRATEGIC PLAN AND INTRODUCE LEADERSHIP FOR 2023 [DANVILLE, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Meeting of the Membership on January 25, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. Sonya Ravindranath Waddell, vice president and economist for regional and community […]
Strongwell Names New Director, Research and Development
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA) announces the promotion of Bhyrav Mutnuri to Director, Research and Development, reporting to the Vice President of Sales and Engineering. Mutnuri replaces Joe Spanovich, who recently retired from the position after over 30 years of service with Strongwell. In his new role, Mutnuri gains responsibility for the daily operations of […]
Hopewell/Prince George Chamber Board Announces New President Dana Newcomer
The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce announces the appointment of a long-time active member Dana Newcomer, Associate Vice President for the Community College Workforce Alliance. Newcomer ascended to the role following a year as the Vice President of the Board, assuming the role January 1, 2023. This appointment is just one of many strategic Chamber […]
Co-op Selects New Managing Director – Engineering & Grid Operations
Fredericksburg, Va.— Christopher Stoia has been named Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) newest Managing Director – Engineering & Power Supply. Chris brings an extensive background in engineering, grid operations, and reliability having spent over 26 years in the energy utility industry. Coming from Mountain Electric Cooperative in Tennessee, Chris served as General Manager since 2021 and as […]
Breeden Construction announces construction completion of Petersburg affordable housing community
Richmond, Va. – Jan. 6, 2023 Breeden Construction is proud to announce the completion of Pecan Acres, a revitalized affordable housing community in Petersburg, Virginia. The project was completed for developer Petersburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority (PRHA); Breeden Construction served as general contractor. The $9.2 million project began in March 2021 with demolition of the […]
UMW New Finance Vice President Brings Experience, Passion
It wasn’t just the University of Mary Washington campus in its autumn colors or its status as a premier public liberal arts and sciences institution that persuaded Craig Erwin to accept the position of vice president for administration and finance. When Erwin came to interview from his home near Austin, Texas, he met campus constituents […]
Winner of the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm Gift Basket Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to Angie Via of Staunton, Virginia, for winning the 2022 Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm gift basket giveaway! During the holiday season, all visitors at the Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm were entered into a drawing for a chance to win this festive gift basket. The farm is in West Augusta, Virginia, and sells […]
Branch Builds Named Accredited Quality Contractor by ABC, Achieving Premiere Status in Construction Safety, Education, and Culture
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA, December 16, 2022—Branch Group, headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, today announced that its Branch Builds business unit has been named an Accredited Quality Contractor by Associated Builders and Contractors, the first year it has earned the prestigious credential for its commitment to corporate responsibility. Only 450 of the nation’s elite merit shop construction contractors […]
REC Provides $20,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) care for community goes beyond providing safe, reliable and affordable energy for its member-owners. It also includes empowering today’s youth to achieve their academic and career goals. Every year, the Cooperative offers the Community Scholarship program to students who are seeking to advance their career goals by attending a college or […]
Breeden Construction Set to Expand Building an Affordable Housing Community in Newport News, VA
RICHMOND, Va. – Dec. 7, 2022 Breeden Construction, a nationally acclaimed multifamily builder, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the contract to serve as general contractor to continue developing community infrastructure and housing for Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood. The developers for the project are Pennrose and Newport News […]
