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100 People to Meet in 2024: Public Faces
From the commander of the world’s largest naval base to a viral, small-town country music sensation, these people are highly visible representatives of their communities and industries. Oliver Anthony Singer and songwriter Farmville You would have had to be living under a big rock not to hear about the splash country-folk singer Oliver Anthony — […]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Rainmakers
These are the professionals who attract and grow businesses and funding, making the commonwealth wealthier. Deseria Creighton-Barney Fundraising campaign tri-chair, Virginia Tech Chesterfield County A 1986 communications graduate of Virginia Tech, Deseria Creighton-Barney aims to push 100,000 of her fellow Hokie alums into action to reach the university‘s expanded 2023 fundraising goal of $1[...]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Innovators
These scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs are leading the way in tomorrow’s industries, from artificial intelligence and drone technologies to biotech research. Michael Beiro Founder and CEO, Linebird Ashland Michael Beiro’s bio on X (formerly Twitter) is to the point: “I make robots that can touch power lines for a living.” Under his leadership, Linebird has […]
FOR THE RECORD DECEMBER 2023
CENTRAL VIRGINIA Cedar Fair Entertainment, the parent company of Hanover County theme park Kings Dominion, is merging with Six Flags Entertainment in an all-stock deal valued at $2 billion, the companies announced Nov. 2. Cedar Fair unitholders will own 51.2% and Six Flags shareholders will own approximately 48.8%. The new combined company will have 27 […]
Legal Elite 2023 Real Estate/ Land Use
Ross C. Allen Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, Richmond John Altmiller Pesner Altmiller Melnick DeMers & Steele, Tysons Jennifer L. Banks Odin Feldman Pittleman, Reston David F. Bernhardt Florance Gordon Brown, Richmond Jo Anne Bitner Odin Feldman Pittleman, Reston Carl H. Bivens Troutman Pepper, Richmond David J. Bomgardner Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh, Prince William County […]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Educators
As leaders in our K-12 and higher education workforce, these teachers, professors, deans and university administrators are passing on their knowledge to the next generation of Virginians. William Kelly President, Christopher Newport University Newport News William Kelly has built his career on public service and leadership, including serving as the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s superintendent, [...]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Go-Getters
Including startup founders, motivated executives and an Olympic cycling team’s leader, these folks don’t take no for an answer. Eric Astor Founder and CEO, Furnace Record Pressing Alexandria Eric Astor was a 15-year-old drummer living in Phoenix when he pressed his first album. “My band couldn’t find anyone to make a record for us, so […]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Impact Makers
Whether shining a light on underserved people or helping startups get ahead, these impactful Virginians are changing the commonwealth for the better. Eileen Brewer Executive director, 757 Accelerate Norfolk With 20-plus years of experience working for tech companies in Silicon Valley, Eileen Brewer was promoted in May to executive director of 757 Accelerate, a Norfolk […]
STARTVIRGINIA: HEARD AROUND VIRGINIA December 2023
A consortium of Hampton Roads startup business programs, 757 ScaleUp Alliance, received a $1.2 million federal grant to promote job growth in emerging industries. The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded the grant as part of $53 million in funding through its Build to Scale program, which aims to provide financial resources to entrepreneurs and startups. […]
100 People to Meet in 2024: New Folks
They might be new to their positions, but they bring decades of experience and new vantage points to the table. Here’s a sampling of Virginians — some fresh faces, some familiar — who are taking on significant new roles. Jody Alexander President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Richmond Richmond Jody Alexander was only 5 when […]
