Council announces Tech Nite 12 winners

Chris Graham

Once a year, the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council (SVTC) takes the time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of technology firms, organizations and programs in the region and the entrepreneurs and innovators behind those successes. This year’s twelfth annual technology awards gala, Tech Nite 12, took place on May 2nd at James Madison University in…

DCCU names new Staunton retail branch manager

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DuPont Community Credit Unionrecently announced that Carrie Walters has been promoted to retail branch manager of the credit union’s Community Way Office in Staunton. “We are pleased to have Carrie join DCCU’s management team as our Community Way Branch Manager,” said Barry Smith, DCCU Vice President of Retail Services. “Carrie is well qualified to take…

Mannix selected for 2012 class of Influential Women of Virginia

Chris Graham

Mary N. Mannix, president and CEO of Augusta Health, has been selected for the Class of 2012 of Influential Women of Virginia. The awards program, now in its fourth year, recognizes the outstanding efforts of women in the Commonwealth in all fields, including law, business, health care, education and the arts.  The women selected are…

Chamber announces new Board of Directors

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The Greater Augusta Regional Chamber recently announced that the following individuals have been elected by the Chamber membership to serve staggered terms as directors. At the 2012 Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony of members, it will be announced that the Board will be classified into three classes: Class A Directors to serve for a three-year…

Donaldson announces candidacy for City Council seat

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City firefighter Robert “Bob” Donaldson has announced his intentions to run for the Ward B seat on City Council during the May 1 general election. Donaldson is a lifelong resident of the City of Waynesboro. He was educated in the Waynesboro school system, graduating from Waynesboro High School in 1995.  Donaldson received his AASD in…

DCCU announces promotions

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DuPont Community Credit Union recently announced three management promotions within the credit union’s information systems and member support departments. The promotions include Cindy Nuckoles as systems manager, Jeremy Wilson as network manager, and Cheyenne Bridge as member support manager. “We are very happy to have Cindy, Jeremy and Cheyenne taking on these important management roles…

AFP to participate in business seminar at BRCC

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Augusta Free Press LLC President Chris Graham will be among the featured speakers at a business conference at Blue Ridge Community College on Friday, Nov. 4. “Make Your Art Your Business!” will offer artists and artisans detailed tips on how to generate business activity from their artwork. Betty Hoge, a business analyst at the Small…