Barry DuVal- Commentary: Incentivizing Job Creation Benefits All Virginians
A recent opinion piece (“After reneging on promises, Va. must halt tax handouts to Amazon,” May 16) arguing for Virginia to end its job-creating partnership with Amazon relied on a misunderstanding of basic economics and the bipartisan deal that was struck to bring the company’s second headquarters to the commonwealth. Instead, the facts show that the […]
New College of Business Dean Brings Expertise, Shared Values to UMW
Organizational leadership isn’t just a scholarly discipline for Filiz Tabak. It’s also a specialty she has successfully practiced over the past 28 years in the College of Business & Economics at Towson University – as a faculty member, graduate program director, department chair and, most recently, acting associate dean. Now Tabak brings that expertise to […]
REC Linemen Stand Out at Annual Competition
Fredericksburg, Va. — REC linemen successfully competed at the 19th Annual Terex Gaff-n-Go Rodeo on May 19 and 20 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. The annual event provides linemen the opportunity to compete in a challenging environment and demonstrate their skills. The rodeo attracts the best line workers from the East Coast, including REC, […]
Stafford County Economic Development Authority Holds Annual Business Appreciation Reception
Honoring Businesses through the Decades. STAFFORD, VA – The Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) held their annual Business Appreciation Reception on May 17, 2023, at Cyber Bytes Foundation located at 1010 Corporate Drive. This year’s theme ‘Celebrating Businesses through the Decades’ exemplified the Stafford community’s growth over the years and shadowed the future of business. […]
UMW Grads, Faculty Receive Fulbright Grants
The University of Mary Washington continues its Fulbright tradition with the recent announcements of grants for two alumni, one professor and a professor emeritus. Emma Bathke ’22 and Olivia Foster ’23 will teach English overseas as participants in the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. They are among 28 Mary Washington student Fulbright recipients since 2006. Read more about […]
New research from Capital One Insight Center highlights role small business ownership plays when it comes to generating various wealth opportunities for Black and Hispanic business owners in Richmond, Va. area.
The report found that 35% of the businesses surveyed experienced $188,000 in personal wealth growth over the course of their business ownership, achieving parity with the median wealth for white households in the US. And, even when personal wealth did not increase, these businesses brought jobs to the community, enhanced neighborhoods, and provided essential goods […]
REC Names Director – Substation & Transmission Engineering and Technical Services
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Mathew L. Anderson as Director – Substation & Transmission Engineering and Technical Services. In this role, Anderson will direct the engineering design, specifications, construction and maintenance of the Cooperative’s substations, transmission lines and mobile substations, as well as ensure proper protection of REC’s infrastructure. Anderson is […]
14th annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report now available
The 14th annual Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry report is full of exclusive industry insights, benchmark data of high-performers and notable challenges and solutions contractors are facing. Informed by data from 700+ contractors, this year’s report includes several key themes: concerns over increased labor costs, identifying new domestic vendors to combat supply chain risks and […]
AVERETT PINNING CEREMONY WELCOMES NEW NURSING GRADUATES
The Averett University School of Nursing held two Nurse Pinning ceremonies on the morning of Friday, May 5, to honor the Class of 2023 in Pritchett Auditorium at the Violet T. Frith Fine Arts Center. These ceremonies, steeped in centuries of tradition, celebrated Averett students who have successfully completed their Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN), Accelerated […]
