REC’s The Power of Change Awards More Than $101,300 in Funding
Fredericksburg, Va. — Through The Power of Change, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners give voluntarily to support nonprofits that support those in need. Most participants round up their electric bill to the next whole dollar, but gifts can also be a set monthly amount or a one-time donation. Twice a year, donations from The Power […]
Press Release: Online Match Challenge Hosted by Boys Home of Virginia
Boys Home of Virginia is excited to announce an online match challenge beginning November 17 – November 28. Thanks to members of the Boys Home Board of Trustees they will match dollar for dollar up to $25,000 of online donations received during that time. Boys Home will be able to use these donations to directly […]
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 […]
