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FLORA PETTIT ELECTS CHRISTOPHER R. TATE AND THOMAS B. GLADIN AS NEW SHAREHOLDERS
Flora Pettit proudly announces that Christopher R. Tate and Thomas B. Gladin were elected as shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2023. Chris focuses his practice on commercial litigation and construction law. He has handled numerous trials and appeals in federal and state court, in matters involving partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract, insurance coverage, employment matters, and real property disputes, among others. Chris also maintains an active higher education law
Gaines Group Architects Elevates New Partners
Gaines Group Architects has elevated four new partners to the leadership of the firm: James Halstead, Deborah Smith, Adrienne Stronge, and Paul Tassell. They join Raymond Gaines and Charles Hendricks in the leadership of the firm. Raymond founded the business in 1987 and Charles joined as a partner in 2008. This leadership expansion provides resiliency and stability. Charles says, “This is a huge step forward for the business allowing us to better serve our communities. I am very excited to continue to work
News Release: 1/19/2023 - Local Business Provides Product Solution for Strapped Consumers
Local Business Providing Product Solution for Strapped ConsumersCreative Floral Boutique Announces “Flower Bar” Harrisonburg, VA— January 19, 2023— As the cost of living has become a challenge to more and more households and discretionary purchases have been put on pause, an award-winning floral boutique has stepped up to answer this challenge. Today, The Wishing Well, a local Shenandoah Valley florist unveiled their consumer-friendly “Flower Bar”. This creative solution enables The Wishing Well’s
2023 Scholarships Now Available
2023 Student Scholarships now Available (Harrisonburg, VA) Harrisonburg-Rockingham students may now apply for college funding from The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) until April 10, 2023. The majority of scholarships give to current or former residents of Harrisonburg or Rockingham County. Scholarship funds are for tuition and related educational expenses and made directly to the educational institution. In 2022, TCFHR distributed 63 scholarships totaling $229,800.
Central Library Offers Book Sale January 12-14, 2023
Central Library Offers Book Sale January 12-14, 2023Over 10,000 titles available for purchase Massanutten Regional Library is ready to sell thousands of gently used books at a book sale event January 12-14, 2023, at the Central Library in downtown Harrisonburg at 174 S. Main Street. Hours are as follows: Thursday, January 12, 2023: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Friday, January 13, 2023: 12 Noon – 3 p.m.Saturday, January 14, 2023: 12 Noon – 3 p.m. Adult hard and softcover titles are $1.00 each and children’s
Bridgewater College and the Town of Bridgewater to Host Annual MLK Day Celebration
Bridgewater College and the Town of Bridgewater to Host Annual MLK Day Celebration BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Members of the community are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Bridgewater College during its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, “Celebrating the Dream, Continuing the Journey,” in partnership with the town of Bridgewater. The celebration will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 16, at Oakdale Park in Bridgewater. The event kicks off with remarks from
Children’s Sock and Underwear Drive Delivery Friday, January 6
Children’s Sock and Underwear Drive Delivery Friday, January 6 HARRISONBURG, VA – On Friday, January 6, Steven Faught of Shenandoah Automotive will be delivering children’s socks and underwear to the RMH Foundation. The items were donated by his customers and are for children receiving medical care at Sentara RMH. Shenandoah Automotive has been coordinating the donation effort since 2017. Faught will be arriving with the donations at 10 a.m. Friday morning. He and a member of the RMH Foundation will be
Matthew Hale Joins Hantzmon Wiebel Partnership January 1, 2023
Charlottesville, VA – On January 1, 2023, Hantzmon Wiebel LLP admits Matthew W. Hale, CPA, into the firm partnership, bringing the CPA and advisory services firm to a total of 16 partners. Hale first began his career at Hantzmon Wiebel in 2005, and he currently specializes in taxation and employee benefit plan audits. Hale says, “The best part of my job is when I learn about my clients: what they do, what they enjoy, what their goals are, and how we can help.” Hale also takes pride in educating his
Federica Pandolfi recognized for professional contributions
Federica Pandolfi recognized for professional contributions Harrisonburg Financial Consultant Federica Pandolfi was recognized in the 10 Under 40 honors as part of nominations to the Shenandoah Valley Business Journal of the Daily News Record. The recognition goes to business leaders who have gone above and beyond –– before the age of 40. Federica works in the Harrisonburg office (link to bio: https://www.everence.com/advisor-pages/federica-pandolfi) which serves the Shenandoah Valley, all of
Local Nonprofits Receive Funding from The Community Foundation
Local Nonprofits Receive Funding from The Community Foundation Harrisonburg, VA - It feels like Christmas over at The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR)! No, it is not quite time for the holiday, but TCFHR is in the giving spirit since they are soon issuing Fall 2022 grants to nonprofit organizations. This year’s grants total $152,235 to 13 local nonprofits, more than TCFHR has given out in years past. The largest distribution ($55,000) coming from the Earlynn J. Miller Fund
Bridgewater College Partners with The Washington Center on Innovative Academic Internship Program
Bridgewater College Partners with The Washington Center on Innovative Academic Internship Program BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Graduating students with career-ready skills and a broad worldview is a focal point for Bridgewater College. A new partnership between the College and The Washington Center (TWC) in Washington, D.C., expands on that goal by offering a more accessible avenue for students seeking internship and study away experiences. In the BC2DC program, students will spend a semester in D.C. and will
Giving Back on Giving Tuesday 2022
Giving Back on Giving Tuesday 2022 Harrisonburg, VA – #GivingTuesday is coming up next week! This annual, worldwide day of generosity encourages communities to do good on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) makes it easy to give back to the community we love. That is why TCFHR has created an easy to follow, giving guide that promotes sixty-five nonprofit agencies and their specific project funding needs. TCFHR hopes the community will
Innovation Hub coming to Downtown Harrisonburg - Opening Late 2023
Media Contact: Hannah Cooper, Directorhannah@harrisonburghub.com 540-212-9595FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEInnovation Hub coming to Downtown Harrisonburg Harrisonburg Innovation Hub to renovate and occupy historic 26,500 sqft Wetsel Seed Building Nov. 16, 2022 – HARRISONBURG, VA – A state-of-the-art innovation hub is slated to occupy a historic building in downtown Harrisonburg. Harrisonburg Innovation Hub (or more simply known as “HIH”), with the support of local investors and partners, closed on the space in
Bridgewater College Announces Undergraduate Engineering Major
Bridgewater College Announces Undergraduate Engineering Major BRIDGEWATER, Va. — With the development of its newest major in engineering, Bridgewater College seeks to give students a clearer path to their desired career outcomes. Over the last five years, the field of engineering has consistently been named among the top four career objectives by admitted students to Bridgewater College. In response to student interest, the College reworked its applied physics major curriculum to offer an undergraduate
Great Community Give 2023 Nonprofit Registration Will Launch on National Philanthropy Day
Great Community Give 2023 Nonprofit Registration Will Launch on National Philanthropy Day Great Community Give (GCG) is back for its sixth year! The GCG Planning Team will open registration for interested nonprofits on National Philanthropy Day, November 15th. Returning and newly participating nonprofit agencies can sign up for GCG 2023 at www.greatcommunitygive.org. Registration will remain open until February 15, 2023. Eligibility requirements include having IRS 501(c)(3) tax status and located in and
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Receives Funding from Sentara Healthcare
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Receives Funding from Sentara Healthcare The Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (TCFHR) and Sentara Healthcare are collaborating to bring books into the hands of all children under five years old in our community. TCFHR, a local nonprofit organization, received word that Sentara Healthcare will fund a $15,000 grant to their latest program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. TCFHR became a local community affiliate in July 2021. In the eight months
SVEC awards $13,000 through Operation Round Up
SVEC awards $13,000 through Operation Round UpROCKINGHAM– SVEC’s Operation Round Up Committee has selected eight community organizations throughout the Valley as the latest group of grant recipients. The total amount to be distributed for this grant cycle is $13,000. Operation Round Up is SVEC’s charitable program that features a pool of money that grows as members voluntarily “round up” their electric bills to the nearest dollar each month. Applications for the first grant cycle of 2023 will be
MRL Board of Trustees Names Zachary Elder Library Director
MRL Board of Trustees Names Zachary Elder Library DirectorHarrisonburg, VA – October 21, 2022 – The Massanutten Regional Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Zachary Elder has been named Library Director, a role which focuses on the strategic leadership and vision for the seven branch regional system. Elder was selected after a national search was conducted by Bradbury Miller Associates, a recruiting firm which specializes in identifying library leadership. Elder replaces Rochelle Carr who
SAVE THE DATES!?Winter Wine Weekend at Hotel Madison February 23 – 26, 2023
Winter Wine Weekend 2023 Hotel Madison presents our 3rd annual Winter Wine Weekend: A learning, tasting, and dining experience. Harrisonburg, VA: Hotel Madison presents our 3rd annual Winter Wine Weekend: A learning, tasting, and dining experience. SAVE THE DATES! February 23 – 26, 2023 Join us over four days in February 2023, all dedicated to wine. The Winter Wine Weekend is a one-of-a-kind event enjoyed by both beginners and connoisseurs alike that you do not want to miss. This event
Bridgewater College Receives Regional Recognition from Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review
Bridgewater College Receives Regional Recognition from Washington Monthly and The Princeton Review BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Bridgewater College received multiple regional accolades for its continued dedication to welcoming and graduating a large number of economically disadvantaged students, research initiatives and affordability for all students. Bridgewater again ranked among the top 200 Liberal Arts Colleges in Washington Monthly’s 2022 rankings. Schools earn top rankings by demonstrating their
Regional Property Management Company Wins National Recognition
Regional Property Management Company Wins National Recognition Winchester, VA – Local property management leaderColdwell Banker Premier was recently ranked #6 in the nation for tenants placed and #9 for leased rental listings for 2021. This honor was bestowed as a part of a new initiative from the real estate industry publication giant, RealTrends in partnership with Rent Spree. Coldwell Banker Premier has 16 offices across the Mid-Atlantic and offers short- and long-term rental management, as well as
Brown Edwards Named Top 50 Construction Accounting Firm
Brown Edwards Named Top 50 Construction Accounting FirmFor the fourth year in a row, Brown Edwards has been recognized as a Top 50 construction accounting firm by Construction Executive Magazine. Now in its 20th year of publication, Construction Executive is the leading trade magazine about the business of construction. In itsJuly/August 2022 issue, CE published a comprehensive ranking of The Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms™ in the nation, featuring breakouts and analysis. Brown Edwards
Brown Edwards Ranks on Inside Public Accounting’s Top 100 List
Brown Edwards Ranks on Inside Public Accounting’s Top 100 ListFor the 6th year in a row, Brown Edwards has been recognized as a top accounting firm on the INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) Top 100 List, moving up another five spots on the list this year to number 73. The IPA 500 recognizes the top U.S.-based accounting firms and is the most comprehensive list of North American public accounting firms available. Each year, IPA ranks the largest public accounting firms in the U.S. based on
Bridgewater College and Shorelight Launch New Program for International Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 3, 2022 Media Contact: Logan Bogert Communications Coordinatorlbogert@bridgewater.edu (540) 828-5486 Bridgewater College and Shorelight Launch New Program for International Students BRIDGEWATER, Va. — Bridgewater College and Shorelight have announced a new partnership that will broaden global access to BC’s undergraduate and graduate programs for international students, as well as provide interested international students the ability to enhance and fast-track their
Interstate 81 Exit 243 to 247 Mile Markers 242 to 248.8
Interstate 81 Exit 243 to 247 Mile Markers 242 to 248.8City of Harrisonburg Widening Project Design Public HearingTuesday, June 28, 2022, 4 – 7 p.m. Pleasant Valley Elementary School 215 Pleasant Valley Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801Find out about the proposed improvements for the section of Interstate 81 northbound and southbound that extends from mile marker 242.0 to mile marker 248.8 in the City of Harrisonburg. This is in the area of Interstate 81 exit 243 to exit 247.This project will involve a change
