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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 rec[...]
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 executi[...]
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. […]
No dice: Casino referendum fails again
Richmond’s do-over casino referendum failed at the ballot box Nov. 7 by a much larger margin than the city’s first casino referendum did in 2021, as roughly 61% of Richmond voters rejected the proposed $562 million Richmond Grand Resort & Casino. Leading up to the election, the casino’s corporate backers, Urban One and[...]
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 [&he[...]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Angels
Helping the sick, giving the disadvantaged hope and protecting the environment, these Virginians put others’ needs ahead of their own, making the commonwealth a better place. Dr. Victor Agbeibor St. Francis Family Medicine Residency Program director, Bon Secours Midlothian Dr. Victor Agbeibor has trained 300-plus residents ove[...]
Democrats sweep Va. General Assembly
Democrats regained control of the General Assembly in the Nov. 7 elections, likely putting a damper on Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s legislative agenda and potential 2024 presidential aspirations. Democrats won 21 out of 40 seats in the Virginia State Senate and 51 seats out of 100 in the House of Delegates, which has been [...]
Legal Elite 2023: Young Lawyer
Rachel W. Adams Thompson McMullan, Richmond Brandon S. Allred Kaufman & Canoles, Norfolk Hannane Amanpour McCandlish Lillard, Fairfax Carly M. Anderson Cooper Ginsberg Gray, Fairfax Peter S. Askin ThompsonMcMullan, Richmond John Baker Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers, Norfolk Yolanda Beasley Morris, Crawford & Currin, Chesapeake Clark J. Belote Kaufman & Canoles, Norfolk R. Patrick Bolling Woods […][...]
Legal Elite 2023: Legal Services/ Pro Bono Q&A
Title: Director of pro bono activities Other legal specialties: I started out as a staff attorney with two legal aid organizations before becoming a sole practitioner handling a general civil caseload, focusing on litigation. Education: Bachelor’s degree, University at Albany, State University of New York; law degree, George[...]
100 People to Meet in 2024: Hosts
Nourishing and delighting us, these Virginians welcome us to their communities through food, hospitality and entertainment. Chris Albrecht Senior vice president and general manager, Caesars Virginia Danville In May, the temporary Caesars Virginia casino opened in Danville, led by General Manager Chris Albrecht. A Florida native,[...]
Legal Elite 2023: Construction Law Q&A
Title: All of our attorneys at Flora Pettit have the same title: Attorney at law. Other legal specialties: Commercial litigation of all sorts, first and foremost. I handle employment law for construction clients and others, as well. Additionally, past tenures with institutional employers like the U.S. House of Representatives an[...]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: VICTOR O. CARDWELL
PERSONAL MOTTO: Every day is a new opportunity to do something good and to help someone succeed. FIRST JOB: I worked at a fast-food restaurant for about three days in high school. They wanted me to shave my baby-hair mustache, but my parents would not let me. They thought it was too soon for me […]
