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Virginia Leaders in Business and Health Care Gather for the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference

June 8th, 2023

Virginia Leaders in Business and Health Care Gather for the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference “Transforming Virginia’s Health Care Future” RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – Moments ago, the 2023 Virginia Health Care Conference concluded with participation from over 350 attendees. In its 13th year, the conference was co-hosted by the Virginia Chamber Foundation, the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare […]

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Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce AWARDS $77,000 IN 2023 REV UP DANVILLE PITTSYLVANIA Competition

June 5th, 2023

Eight businesses in danville and pittsylvania county receive funding [Danville, VA] – A new cabinetry design business and an expanding daycare center won the top prizes in the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Rev Up Danville Pittsylvania competition.  Eight small businesses were awarded $77,000 to open or expand their businesses in the city […]

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Barry DuVal- Commentary: Incentivizing Job Creation Benefits All Virginians

June 2nd, 2023

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 […]

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New College of Business Dean Brings Expertise, Shared Values to UMW

May 30th, 2023

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 […]

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REC Linemen Stand Out at Annual Competition

May 25th, 2023

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, […]

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Stafford County Economic Development Authority Holds Annual Business Appreciation Reception

May 24th, 2023

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. […]

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UMW Grads, Faculty Receive Fulbright Grants

May 24th, 2023

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 […]

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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.

May 23rd, 2023

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 […]

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REC Names Director – Substation & Transmission Engineering and Technical Services

May 23rd, 2023

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 […]

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